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Queensland taxi fare rates · 2026

In Queensland (QLD), the regulated taxi flagfall on the day rate is A$2.90, plus A$2.69 per kilometre. The full schedule below is sourced from Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and re-verified each quarter.

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Full QLD tariff schedule

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Day rate

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5am – 7pm·Mon – Fri

SE QLD Day (Mon–Fri 5am–7pm)

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$2.90
Per kilometre
A$2.690 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.820 / min
Booking fee
A$1.60
Max card surcharge
5%

Night rate

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7pm – 12am·Every day

SE QLD Night (7pm–midnight + weekends via active_days)

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$4.30
Per kilometre
A$2.690 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.820 / min
Booking fee
A$1.60
Max card surcharge
5%

Latenight rate

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12am – 5am·Every day

SE QLD Late night (midnight–5am)

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$6.30
Per kilometre
A$2.690 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.820 / min
Booking fee
A$1.60
Max card surcharge
5%

qld regional

Day rate

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5am – 7pm·Mon – Fri

QLD regional Day (Mon–Fri 5am–7pm)

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$2.90
Per kilometre
A$2.800 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.820 / min
Booking fee
A$1.60
Max card surcharge
5%

Night rate

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7pm – 12am·Every day

QLD regional Night (7pm–midnight + weekends via active_days)

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$4.30
Per kilometre
A$2.800 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.820 / min
Booking fee
A$1.60
Max card surcharge
5%

Latenight rate

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12am – 5am·Every day

QLD regional Late night (midnight–5am)

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$6.30
Per kilometre
A$2.800 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.820 / min
Booking fee
A$1.60
Max card surcharge
5%

qld rural

Day rate

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5am – 7pm·Mon – Fri

QLD rural Day (Mon–Fri 5am–7pm)

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$2.90
Per kilometre
A$4.600 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.820 / min
Booking fee
A$1.60
Max card surcharge
5%

Night rate

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7pm – 12am·Every day

QLD rural Night (7pm–midnight + weekends via active_days)

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$4.30
Per kilometre
A$4.600 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.820 / min
Booking fee
A$1.60
Max card surcharge
5%

Latenight rate

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12am – 5am·Every day

QLD rural Late night (midnight–5am)

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$6.30
Per kilometre
A$4.600 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.820 / min
Booking fee
A$1.60
Max card surcharge
5%

Queensland taxi fares · frequently asked

What's the difference between Queensland's three taxi zones?

Queensland TMR sets three regulated tariffs: South-East Queensland (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast), Regional (coastal centres like Cairns and Townsville), and Rural (everywhere else). Each has its own flagfall and per-kilometre rates.

Is there a booking fee on a Queensland taxi?

Yes — TMR allows a standard booking fee on rank, hail and pre-booked Queensland taxi trips. The fee appears as a separate line on the meter receipt.

When do Queensland taxi peak rates apply?

Queensland taxi peak rates apply between midnight and 5am, and across public holidays. Friday and Saturday late nights add a further peak surcharge on top of the night rate.

How much does a Brisbane Airport → CBD taxi cost?

A Brisbane Airport to Brisbane CBD taxi is approximately A$45–A$60 depending on time of day, plus the AirportlinkM7 toll if used. Brisbane has no regulated fixed-fare arrangement equivalent to Sydney Airport.

Can a Queensland taxi charge for tolls?

Yes — tolls are passed through to the passenger at their face value on top of the metered fare. The driver must declare the toll route before commencing the trip.

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