Work out what a maxi taxi (also called a maxi cab, large taxi or 7-to-11 seater) costs in Melbourne on the official 2026 regulated meter. A typical 10 km trip is about $43 (a sedan is about $26). The calculator applies the VIC maxi rule automatically — enter your route above.
A flat high-occupancy fee of A$17.80 is added to the metered fare when a maxi is used or 5+ passengers are carried. The per-km meter itself does not change.
Regulated day-meter totals from our fare engine. A Melbourne maxi costs more than a sedan on every trip because of the VIC maxi rule — but still far less than two sedans for a group of 5+.
| Trip | Sedan | Maxi (5+) | Maxi extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short hop5 km · 12 min | $15 | $33 | +$18 |
| Across town10 km · 20 min | $26 | $43 | +$18 |
| Longer suburban20 km · 30 min | $46 | $64 | +$18 |
| Airport-length run25 km · 35 min | $56 | $74 | +$18 |
Weekday day tariff, cash, excludes tolls & airport access fees. Exact regulated maximum from our fare engine — your route and time of day may differ. Enter your trip in the calculator above for the precise figure.
Sourced answers on maxi taxi pricing, group size and airport runs in Melbourne.
A maxi taxi (5–11 seater) for a typical 10 km trip in Melbourne is about $43 on the regulated day meter, compared with about $26 for a sedan. A flat high-occupancy fee of A$17.80 is added to the metered fare when a maxi is used or 5+ passengers are carried. The per-km meter itself does not change. Use the calculator above for your exact route.
On the regulated meter, a maxi in Melbourne costs more than a sedan for the same trip because of the state maxi rule. A flat high-occupancy fee of A$17.80 is added to the metered fare when a maxi is used or 5+ passengers are carried. The per-km meter itself does not change. For a group of 5 or more it is still cheaper than two separate sedans.
Book a maxi taxi in Melbourne when you are travelling with 5 or more passengers, have oversize luggage (surfboards, bikes, a sound rig), need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, or are doing an airport transfer with a family and several suitcases. There are far fewer maxis than sedans, so a walk-up at a rank is unreliable — pre-book 30–60 minutes ahead, and the day before for airport pickups.
A maxi from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport runs on the same regulated maxi meter as any other Melbourne trip, plus any airport pick-up fee that applies to all taxis. A flat high-occupancy fee of A$17.80 is added to the metered fare when a maxi is used or 5+ passengers are carried. The per-km meter itself does not change. Enter the airport and your destination in the calculator for the exact number.
Australian maxi taxis are licensed for 5 to 11 seated passengers depending on the vehicle — commonly 5-, 7- and 11-seater van layouts. Children under 7 must use an approved child restraint regardless of vehicle type.