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Gold Coasttaxi & cab fares · 2026
Gold Coast taxi fares apply Queensland's south-east tier of the TMR regulated tariff — the same as Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. The headline difference is the airport: Gold Coast Airport sits on the NSW border, and the NSW-registered taxi pool servicing OOL uses Queensland metres for the trip into the strip.
In Gold Coast, "cab" and "taxi" refer to the same regulated vehicle — same Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) meter, same maximum tariff. The calculator below applies the 2026 schedule for sedan, maxi (5+ passengers) and wheelchair-accessible trips, and detects Uber-comparison scenarios automatically.
How much is a taxi in Gold Coast?
A typical metered taxi in Gold Coast costs about A$18 for a short 5 km trip and around A$37 for a 12 km cross-town run on the Queensland daytime meter, which starts with a A$2.90 flagfall. After hours the night tariff lifts the same 5 km trip to about A$19. These are the regulated maximum rates set by Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR); use the calculator below for an exact fare on your route.
Popular Gold Coast taxi fares
| Route | Distance | Est. day fare |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Airport → Surfers Paradise | 25 km | A$71.75 |
| Gold Coast Airport → Broadbeach | 20 km | A$58.30 |
| Surfers Paradise → Broadbeach | 4 km | A$15.26 |
| Surfers Paradise → Burleigh Heads | 13 km | A$39.47 |
| CBD → Robina | 14 km | A$42.16 |
| Surfers Paradise → Pacific Fair | 5 km | A$17.95 |
Estimated day-rate meter fares for a 1–4 passenger sedan, computed from the regulated Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) tariff for a typical daytime trip. Excludes tolls, airport access fees and any card surcharge; night, weekend and public-holiday rates are higher. Tap a route to price it exactly. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), last verified .
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) sits at Coolangatta, roughly 25 km — about a 30-minute run in normal traffic — south of Surfers Paradise. There is no fixed fare to the CBD: the SEQ meter runs to around A$72 before the airport access fee added at the rank. Traffic on the Gold Coast Highway is the main variable; budget more on weekend evenings and any day after a flight bank arrives.
How much is a taxi from Gold Coast Airport to Gold Coast CBD?
A metered Gold Coast taxi from Gold Coast Airport to the Gold Coast CBD is typically A$68 – A$92 on the day rate (typical A$75), running on the regulated Queensland meter set by Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). The night, late-night and public-holiday tariffs add to that figure; tolls and airport access fees are passed through on top.
Night, weekend & peak rates in Gold Coast
The Gold Coast uses the same south-east Queensland rates as Brisbane: a day rate (weekdays 5am–7pm, A$2.90 flagfall + A$2.69/km), a night rate (from 7pm, A$4.30 flagfall) and a late-night rate (midnight–5am, A$6.30 flagfall), all at A$2.69/km with a A$1.60 booking fee. Cross into New South Wales at Tweed Heads and the meter switches to the NSW tariff.
Where to find a Gold Coast taxi rank
- 01Surfers Paradise — Cavill Avenue rank, the busiest on the coast
- 02Broadbeach — outside The Star casino, staffed late on weekends
- 03Coolangatta — Marine Parade rank, handy for OOL departures
- 04Pacific Fair — taxi rank at the eastern entrance off Hooker Boulevard
- 05Robina Town Centre — secondary suburban rank
- 06Burleigh Heads — James Street rank near the surf club
What's different in QLD
Gold Coast bookings often involve trips across the QLD/NSW border (e.g. Tweed Heads). Once the trip crosses into NSW the meter switches to the NSW tariff. Make sure you know which side of the border you're going to — the rates differ noticeably.
Gold Coast taxi fares · frequently asked
How much is a taxi from Gold Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise?
About A$72 on the SEQ day meter for the ~25 km trip from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) at Coolangatta to Surfers Paradise — around a 30-minute run in normal traffic — before the airport access fee added at the rank. There is no fixed fare; the standard Queensland meter applies.
How much is a taxi from Gold Coast Airport to Broadbeach?
A taxi from Gold Coast Airport to Broadbeach is about A$58 on the SEQ day meter for the ~20 km trip, before the airport access fee. Broadbeach is a few kilometres closer than Surfers Paradise, so the fare is a little lower.
How much is a taxi from Surfers Paradise to Broadbeach?
A short Surfers Paradise to Broadbeach taxi is about A$15 on the day meter (A$17 at night) for the ~4 km trip along the Gold Coast Highway.
Does the Gold Coast use the same taxi fares as Brisbane?
Yes — the Gold Coast, Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and Ipswich all fall under the South-East Queensland (SEQ) tariff: a A$2.90 day flagfall, A$2.69 per kilometre and a A$1.60 booking fee, with higher flagfalls after 7pm and after midnight.
What happens to the fare if my Gold Coast taxi crosses into New South Wales?
Once the trip crosses the border at Tweed Heads the meter switches from the Queensland SEQ tariff to the NSW tariff, which has a different flagfall and per-kilometre rate. Tell the driver your exact destination before you leave so you know which side of the border you are heading to.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi on the Gold Coast?
A rank or hailed Gold Coast taxi charges the regulated SEQ meter — about A$72 for the airport-to-Surfers run and A$15–A$40 for most trips along the coast. Uber, DiDi and Ola use surge pricing, so they are often cheaper off-peak but frequently more expensive on Friday and Saturday nights around Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.