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Northern Territory taxi fare rates · 2026

In Northern Territory (NT), the regulated taxi flagfall on the day rate is A$5.70, plus A$1.90 per kilometre. The full schedule below is sourced from NT Department of Logistics and Infrastructure and re-verified each quarter.

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Full NT tariff schedule

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Day rate

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6am – 6pm·Mon – Fri

Darwin Tariff 1 — Mon–Fri 6am–6pm

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$5.70
Per kilometre
A$1.900 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$1.132 / min
Max card surcharge
5%
Notes & eligible zones

Authoritative regulator (NT.gov.au /driving/industry/.../taxi-areas-meters-and-fares) is Cloudflare-protected. Darwin Radio Taxi publishes the same schedule as the regulated maximum. Verify quarterly direct with NT DIPL. Booking levy $1.00 (included in flagfall). Cleaning fee $50.

Night rate

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6pm – 6am·Every day·Public holidays

Darwin Tariff 2 — weekday evening 6pm–6am + all PH

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$6.90
Per kilometre
A$2.320 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$1.132 / min
Max card surcharge
5%

Night rate

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6am – 6pm·Weekends

Darwin Tariff 2 — Sat/Sun 6am–6pm

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$6.90
Per kilometre
A$2.320 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$1.132 / min
Max card surcharge
5%

Northern Territory taxi fares · frequently asked

How are Northern Territory taxi fares regulated?

Northern Territory taxi fares are set by the Department of Logistics and Infrastructure with separate Darwin urban, Alice Springs and remote-area schedules. Each has its own flagfall, per-km rate and public-holiday surcharge.

Does the NT have a public holiday taxi surcharge?

Yes — Northern Territory public holidays attract a regulated peak rate that applies for the full 24 hours of the day, on top of the standard meter.

How much is a Darwin Airport → Darwin CBD taxi?

A Darwin Airport to Darwin CBD taxi is approximately A$30–A$45 on the regulated meter, depending on time of day. The NT does not apply a separate airport surcharge.

What is the NT card surcharge cap?

The maximum non-cash payment surcharge on a Northern Territory taxi fare is 5% of the metered total. This is the regulated maximum; drivers may charge less.