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Tasmania taxi fare rates · 2026

In Tasmania (TAS), the regulated taxi flagfall on the day rate is A$5.40, plus A$2.47 per kilometre. The full schedule below is sourced from Tasmanian Department of State Growth and re-verified each quarter.

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Full TAS tariff schedule

tas mainland

Day rate

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6am – 8pm·Mon – Fri

TAS mainland Tariff 1 (Mon–Fri 6am–8pm)

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$5.40
Per kilometre
A$2.470 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.747 / min
Max card surcharge
5%

Night rate

tas_mainland_t2_evening

8pm – 6am·Every day·Public holidays

TAS mainland Tariff 2 — weekday evening 8pm–6am + all PH

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$5.40
Per kilometre
A$2.960 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.747 / min
Max card surcharge
5%

Night rate

tas_mainland_t2_weekend_day

6am – 8pm·Weekends

TAS mainland Tariff 2 — Sat/Sun 6am–8pm

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$5.40
Per kilometre
A$2.960 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.747 / min
Max card surcharge
5%

tas other

Day rate

tas_other_t1

6am – 8pm·Mon – Fri

TAS areas-not-listed Tariff 1 (Mon–Fri 6am–8pm)

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$5.40
Per kilometre
A$2.440 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.735 / min
Max card surcharge
5%

Night rate

tas_other_t2_evening

8pm – 6am·Every day·Public holidays

TAS areas-not-listed Tariff 2 — weekday evening 8pm–6am + all PH

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$5.40
Per kilometre
A$2.930 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.735 / min
Max card surcharge
5%

Night rate

tas_other_t2_weekend_day

6am – 8pm·Weekends

TAS areas-not-listed Tariff 2 — Sat/Sun 6am–8pm

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$5.40
Per kilometre
A$2.930 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.735 / min
Max card surcharge
5%

tas islands

Day rate

tas_islands_t1

6am – 8pm·Mon – Fri

TAS King/Flinders Island Tariff 1 (Mon–Fri 6am–8pm)

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$5.90
Per kilometre
A$2.680 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.748 / min
Max card surcharge
5%

Night rate

tas_islands_t2_evening

8pm – 6am·Every day·Public holidays

TAS King/Flinders Island Tariff 2 — weekday evening 8pm–6am + all PH

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$5.90
Per kilometre
A$3.200 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.748 / min
Max card surcharge
5%

Night rate

tas_islands_t2_weekend_day

6am – 8pm·Weekends

TAS King/Flinders Island Tariff 2 — Sat/Sun 6am–8pm

Flagfall (hire charge)
A$5.90
Per kilometre
A$3.200 / km
Waiting / slow speed
A$0.748 / min
Max card surcharge
5%

Tasmania taxi fares · frequently asked

Are taxi fares the same across Tasmania?

No — Tasmania has separate regulated tariffs for the mainland (Hobart, Launceston and surrounds) and for the offshore islands of King Island and Flinders Island, reflecting the higher cost of operating in island markets.

How are Tasmanian peak rates structured?

Tasmanian taxis use a day rate during 6am–8pm and a higher night rate from 8pm to 6am, with a further Friday/Saturday late-night surcharge. Public holidays apply the night rate for the full day.

Is there a Hobart Airport taxi surcharge?

Hobart Airport applies a small forecourt access fee per taxi pickup that is passed on to the passenger. The base fare from the airport to the Hobart CBD is approximately A$50 on the regulated meter.

What is the maximum card surcharge on a Tasmanian taxi?

The maximum card-payment surcharge on a Tasmanian taxi fare is 5% of the metered total, including any tolls and surcharges. The cap is regulated by the Tasmanian Department of State Growth.

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