Taxi Fare Calculator Melbourne
Get an exact axi fare estimate for your taxi ride in Melbourne within seconds based on the current taxi fare Melbourne from September 2024.
Taxi Fare Melbourne
Taxi tariffs in Australia are officially set by cities or districts. The taxi tariff Melbourne was last set in September 2024 and published in the official tariff ordinance. It is binding for all taxis and taxi companies within the compulsory driving area and may not be exceeded or undercut. This is ensured by officially calibrated taximeters installed in the taxis.
The Melbourne taxi rate shown here was published 2024-09-23 on September 23, 2024. It was last checked by our team CHECKED_YMD. If you are aware of an update and the tariff shown is no longer valid, please let us know using the corresponding button. We will then check the rate immediately.
Daily rate
These rates apply unless the night rates applies.
| Base fee | $ 5.10 |
| Price per kilometer | $ 1.98 |
| Stand-/Waiting (per hour) | $ 41.64 |
Nightly rate
Every day between 9:00pm and 5:00am.
| Base fee | $ 6.35 |
| Price per kilometer | $ 2.20 |
| Stand-/Waiting (per hour) | $ 46.26 |
Additional fees
- Trips taken from the Melbourne airport rank: $3.65
- Electronic payments: max. 5%
Statistics
In the ranking of the cheapest taxi fares in Australia the Melbourne taxi fare takes place out of . The calculation is based on a one-way journey of 8 kilometres at the daily rate with a waiting time of 5 minutes.
| Rank | City | Last modified | Base price | Distance | Waiting time | Taxi Fare |
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| 1. | Canberra | 2023-12-12 | $ 5.85 | $ -1.73 | $ 5.06 | $ 9.18 |
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| 4. | Perth | 2022-06-01 | $ 4.60 | $ 14.96 | $ 4.42 | $ 23.98 |
| 5. | Brisbane | 2024-07-01 | $ 3.60 | $ 15.86 | $ 4.90 | $ 24.36 |
| 6. | Melbourne | 2024-09-23 | $ 5.10 | $ 15.84 | $ 3.47 | $ 24.41 |
| 7. | Maitland | 2023-01-01 | $ 3.60 | $ 16.91 | $ 4.72 | $ 25.23 |
| 7. | Wollongong | 2013-10-01 | $ 3.60 | $ 16.91 | $ 4.72 | $ 25.23 |
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| 10. | Sydney | 2018-02-01 | $ 3.60 | $ 18.32 | $ 4.72 | $ 26.64 |
We have a total of 2 historical taxi fares in our database for Melbourne. In the following diagram we show the price development since 2018 until today. The calculation is based on a one-way trip of 8 kilometers at the daily rate with a waiting time of 5 minutes. The current Melbourne taxi rate has been valid for days. Since , the rate has been updated every days on average.
How much does a taxi cost in Melbourne?
The taxi fare in Melbourne depends on various factors. These are the route to be traveled, the duration of the journey and the taxi fare Melbourne valid in Melbourne and, if applicable, the time. The taxi fare can be calculated from these components. So that you don't have to do this manually, we offer you the option of having this done for you free of charge. Simply enter the start and destination address of the desired taxi ride in the form above. We will take care of the rest and calculate a guide price for the desired taxi ride in Melbourne in just a few seconds.
How does the calculation of taxi costs in Melbourne work?
To create a forecast of the expected taxi fare in Melbourne, we use the current Melbourne taxi fare. This was last set in September 2024. The Melbourne taxi tariff consists of a basic fee, various kilometre prices and a time-dependent component for standing and waiting times. Based on the start and destination address entered, we first determine the shortest taxi route between these two points. We use the resulting distance and estimated journey time to calculate an estimated value for your upcoming taxi journey in Melbourne using the taxi fare Melbourne currently valid. Of course, the start and destination addresses do not necessarily have to be in Melbourne. We will automatically find the right fare.