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Sunshine Coasttaxi & cab fares · 2026
Sunshine Coast taxi fares follow the South-East Queensland maximum-fare schedule set by Transport and Main Roads (TMR) — the same regulated tariff as Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The coast is spread out, so the fare depends heavily on distance: a short Maroochydore hop is inexpensive, while an airport transfer to Noosa or Caloundra is a long metered trip.
In Sunshine Coast, "cab" and "taxi" refer to the same regulated vehicle — same Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) 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.
How much is a taxi in Sunshine Coast?
A typical metered taxi in Sunshine Coast costs about A$18 for a short 5 km trip and around A$37 for a 12 km cross-town run on the Queensland daytime meter, which starts with a A$2.90 flagfall. After hours the night tariff lifts the same 5 km trip to about A$19. These are the regulated maximum rates set by Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR); use the calculator below for an exact fare on your route.
Popular Sunshine Coast routes
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) at Marcoola is roughly 10 km from Maroochydore and about 20 km from Mooloolaba. There is no fixed fare — the SEQ meter runs the whole way. Because the region's main destinations sit along a long stretch of coast, always check the distance: a Noosa Heads transfer is 30 km-plus and is priced as a long metered run rather than a quick CBD hop.
How much is a taxi from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sunshine Coast CBD?
A metered Sunshine Coast taxi from Sunshine Coast Airport to the Sunshine Coast CBD is typically A$30 – A$52 on the day rate (typical A$38), running on the regulated Queensland meter set by Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). The night, late-night and public-holiday tariffs add to that figure; tolls and airport access fees are passed through on top.
Night, weekend & peak rates in Sunshine Coast
SEQ night (7pm–midnight), late-night (midnight–5am) and weekend tariffs lift the meter above the weekday day rate; the highest late-night rate applies in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday.
Where to find a Sunshine Coast taxi rank
- 01Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), Marcoola — rank outside the terminal
- 02Maroochydore — Sunshine Plaza / Horton Parade, the busiest rank on the coast
- 03Mooloolaba Esplanade — near the beachfront and the restaurant strip
- 04Caloundra (Bulcock Street) — the main rank in the south
- 05Noosa Heads (Hastings Street) — for the northern resort strip
- 06Nambour town centre — inland rank near the hospital and railway station
What's different in QLD
The Sunshine Coast uses the SEQ maximum fare (identical to Brisbane), but its spread-out geography means most airport and inter-town trips are long metered runs rather than short CBD hops.
Sunshine Coast taxi fares · frequently asked
How much is a taxi from Sunshine Coast Airport to Maroochydore?
A metered taxi from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Maroochydore is typically A$30–A$40 on the day rate — about 10 km on the South-East Queensland meter. There is no fixed fare.
How much is a taxi from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa?
Noosa Heads is about 30 km from Sunshine Coast Airport, so a metered taxi is typically A$70–A$95 on the day rate. It is a long metered run, and many travellers pre-book for this leg.
How much is a taxi from Sunshine Coast Airport to Mooloolaba?
Mooloolaba is around 20 km from the airport; a metered taxi is typically A$45–A$60 on the day rate, and more on the night or weekend tariff.
Does the Sunshine Coast use the same taxi fares as Brisbane?
Yes — the Sunshine Coast sits inside the South-East Queensland maximum-fare zone, so it uses the same regulated meter as Brisbane and the Gold Coast: a A$2.90 day flagfall, about A$2.69 per kilometre and a A$1.60 booking fee.