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Sydneytaxi & cab fares · 2026
Sydney's regulated taxi fares are set by Transport for NSW under the Point to Point Transport Commission. The headline number most people remember is the $60 fixed fare from Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD — a trial that started in November 2025 and replaces the meter on rank/hail trips in that direction only.
In Sydney, "cab" and "taxi" refer to the same regulated vehicle — same Transport for NSW (Point to Point Transport Commission) 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 Sydney routes
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) has two rank locations: one shared by T2/T3 (Domestic) and a separate rank at T1 (International), both supervised by a dispatcher during peak periods. The $60 fixed fare applies one-way from the airport to the defined CBD polygon; booked trips and trips in the opposite direction still run on the meter. Note that this fixed fare bundles the Airport Access Fee — drivers do not add it on top.
How much is a taxi from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Sydney CBD?
A rank-or-hail sedan taxi from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Sydney CBD is a regulated fixed fare of A$60, set by Transport for NSW (Point to Point Transport Commission). The fixed fare applies one-way from the airport rank into the defined CBD zone; the meter still applies in the opposite direction.
Where to find a Sydney taxi rank
- 01Central Station — Eddy Avenue rank, busiest in the city, generally fast to clear
- 02Town Hall — George Street side, queue can grow on Saturday nights
- 03Wynyard — Carrington Street rank, handy for hotels around York Street
- 04Circular Quay (east) — short ride to anywhere north of the Bridge
- 05Bondi Junction Interchange — primary rank for the Eastern Suburbs
- 06Taylor Square (Oxford St) — open late Friday and Saturday, often the only Surry Hills rank with cars after 1am
What's different in NSW
Sydney is the only Australian city with a regulated fixed fare from its airport to a defined CBD zone. A Friday/Saturday late-night hire surcharge (10pm–5am) applies on top of the night tariff for hailed and ranked trips.
Sydney taxi fares · frequently asked
How much is a taxi from Sydney Airport to the CBD?
A rank-or-hail sedan taxi from Sydney Airport to the Sydney CBD is a regulated fixed fare of A$60, set by Transport for NSW. The figure is the same regardless of traffic, time of day or precise CBD destination within the defined zone. Tolls are passed through on top.
How much is a taxi from Sydney Airport to Bondi Beach?
A Sydney Airport to Bondi Beach taxi is metered (not the fixed-fare zone), typically A$45–A$60 on the day rate depending on route and traffic. Add the Eastern Distributor toll if your driver takes it.
How much is a taxi from Sydney CBD to Bondi Beach?
A metered Sydney CBD to Bondi Beach taxi is typically A$28–A$38 on the day rate, rising to roughly A$35–A$48 on the night tariff with the Friday/Saturday late-night peak applied.
How much does a Sydney taxi cost at night?
Sydney night-tariff taxis (10pm–6am) start with a higher A$6.10 flagfall and bill A$2.78 per kilometre versus A$2.52 on the day rate. Friday and Saturday from 10pm add a further per-trip peak hire charge on top of the night meter.
Are Sydney taxi fares more expensive than Uber?
Sydney rank-or-hail taxis charge the regulated metered maximum — predictable but not the cheapest. Uber, DiDi and Ola use surge pricing, so they are often cheaper outside peak periods but routinely more expensive on Friday or Saturday nights when surge multipliers apply.