WA · Western Australia
Perthtaxi & cab fares · 2026
Perth taxi fares are regulated by the WA Department of Transport with separate day, night, and Friday/Saturday late-night tariffs for the metropolitan area. Outside the Perth metro boundary, country fares are operator-set rather than regulated — always confirm price with the driver before you depart for a regional WA trip.
In Perth, "cab" and "taxi" refer to the same regulated vehicle — same Department of Transport Western Australia 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.
Popular Perth routes
Perth Airport (PER)
Perth Airport has four terminals (T1–T4). T1 and T2 (International + Qantas Domestic) share a rank; T3 and T4 (Virgin and others) have their own. The Airport Operations Fee is added to every taxi pickup. WA has no toll roads, so an airport → CBD fare is simply what the meter reads — typically the high $40s on the day rate.
How much is a taxi from Perth Airport to Perth CBD?
A metered Perth taxi from Perth Airport to the Perth CBD is typically A$45 – A$60 on the day rate (typical A$50), running on the regulated Western Australia meter set by Department of Transport Western Australia. The night, late-night and public-holiday tariffs add to that figure; tolls and airport access fees are passed through on top.
Where to find a Perth taxi rank
- 01Perth Station — Wellington Street rank, the largest in the CBD
- 02Hay Street Mall — Murray Street end, fast turnover
- 03Northbridge — William Street rank, very busy after midnight on weekends
- 04Subiaco — Hay Street near the Subiaco Hotel
- 05Fremantle — South Terrace, near the Cappuccino Strip
What's different in WA
No tolls anywhere in WA — the meter is the whole story (plus airport fees). The Friday/Saturday late-night surcharge (12am–5am) is widely applied; the Northbridge rank queue can run 30+ minutes after 1am.
Perth taxi fares · frequently asked
How much is a taxi from Perth Airport to the CBD?
A taxi from Perth Airport to Perth CBD is typically A$45–A$55 on the day rate from any terminal, plus the Airport Operations Fee. WA has no toll roads, so the meter and the airport fee are the entire cost.
How much is a taxi from Perth CBD to Fremantle?
A Perth CBD to Fremantle taxi is typically A$48–A$62 on the day rate. The night tariff (6pm–6am) and the Friday/Saturday late-night peak add a flagfall and per-km loading on top.
How much does a Perth taxi cost late at night?
Perth metropolitan late-night taxis (Friday and Saturday midnight–5am) use the highest of three regulated tariffs, with a higher flagfall and per-km than the standard night rate. Expect a 20–25% premium over the day tariff.
Are taxi fares regulated outside the Perth metropolitan area?
No — outside the defined Perth metropolitan boundary, WA taxi fares are set by the individual operator rather than the WA Department of Transport. Confirm the price with the driver before commencing a country WA trip.