Taxi Fares
Taxi Fares – Victoria (Australia)
On 1 July 2016, the latest Essential Services Commission fare determination took effect. Maximum taxi fares in the Melbourne metropolitan zone and eastern urban zone (Dandenong, Frankston and Mornington Peninsula) will remain unchanged.
Maximum taxi fares in the urban zone (Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong) have changed.
Taxi fares vary based on distance, location and time of travel. Additional charges apply if you travel on some public holidays, book in advance, make an electronic payment, use toll roads, or in a vehicle with five or more passengers.
Taxi Fares
Metropolitan Melbourne, Frankston, Dandenong and Mornington Peninsula
The following maximum taxi fares may be charged in Metropolitan Melbourne, Frankston, Dandenong and Mornington Peninsula.
| Rate |
Flagfall |
Distance (applies when the speed is above 21km per hour) |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Rate (9am – 5pm) | $4.20 | $1.622 per kilometre | $0.568 per minute |
| Overnight Rate (5pm – 9am) | $5.20 | $1.804 per kilometre | $0.631 per minute |
| Peak Rate (10pm – 4am Friday and Saturday) | $6.20 | $1.986 per kilometre | $0.695 per minute |
Extras
|
Booking fee |
Applies when a taxi is booked in advance. | $2.00 |
|---|---|---|
|
Airport booking fee |
Applies when a taxi is booked in advance for travel from Melbourne airport. | $3.00 |
| Airport rank fee | Applies to taxis hired from the Melbourne airport rank. | $3.58 |
|
High occupancy fee |
For 5-11 passengers (including a person(s) who uses a wheelchair or other mobility aid) or where the hirer specifically requests a larger than standard taxi regardless of the number of passengers (except where the booking is for a person(s) who uses a wheelchair or other mobility aid). | $14.00 |
|
Holiday rate |
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, and from 6pm on New Year’s Eve. | Peak rate to apply |
| Premium service charge | When the hirer has specifically requested the hire of a premium service vehicle and agreed to a charge of up to $11. | $11.00 |
|
Electronic payments |
A maximum 5% fee applies when using credit/debit cards, and all other non-cash payments. | 5% (GST inclusive) |
|
Toll roads |
Charges also apply to toll roads. | See toll roads |
Urban Fares
Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo
The following maximum fares may be charged in Urban taxis (Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo).
Standard Taxi Fare
For taxis carrying up to 4 passengers (standard taxi) or any multiple hiring.
|
Fare component |
|
|---|---|
| Flagfall ($ at start of the meter) | $3.60 |
| Distance (applies if the speed is above 21km per hour) | $1.838 per kilometre |
| Time (applies if the speed is below 21km per hour) | $0.643 per minute |
High Occupancy Taxi Fare
For 5-11 passengers (including a person(s) who uses a wheelchair or other mobility aid) or where the hirer specifically requests a larger than standard taxi regardless of the number of passengers (except where the booking is for a person(s) who uses a wheelchair or other mobility aid).
|
Fare component |
|
|---|---|
| Flagfall ($ at start of the meter) | $3.60 |
| Distance (applies if the speed is above 21km per hour) | $2.757 per kilometre |
| Time (applies if the speed is below 21km per hour) | $0.965 per minute |
Extras
|
Booking fee |
$2.10 |
|---|---|
|
Late night fee
|
$3.40 |
|
Airport booking fee |
$3.00 |
|
Holiday fee |
$4.20 |
| Premium service charge | $11.00 |
Urban taxis are allowed to pick up passengers at Melbourne Airport on a pre-booked basis only.
The holiday fee applies from 7pm on the evening prior to all public holidays and all day Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, and from 6pm on New Year’s Eve (but not after 6am on other public holidays). The late night fee does not apply during the holiday fee period.
The premium service charge applies when the hirer has specifically requested the hire of a premium service vehicle and agreed to a charge of up to $11.
Charges may also apply to electronic payments and toll roads.
Country and Regional Taxi Fares
The following fares may be charged in Victorian country and regional taxis.
Notified fares
Taxi operators in country and regional areas may choose to set their own fares, but must notify the Taxi Services Commission and passengers. If the operator has not set alternative fares, the rates below will continue to apply.
Standard Taxi Fare
For taxis carrying up to four passengers (standard taxi) or any multiple hiring.
|
Fare component |
|
|---|---|
| Flagfall ($ at start of the meter) | $3.70 |
| Distance (applies if the speed is above 21km per hour) | $1.879 per kilometre |
| Time (applies if the speed is below 21km per hour) | $0.658 per minute |
High Occupancy Taxi Fare
For 5-11 passengers (including a person(s) who uses a wheelchair or other mobility aid) or where the hirer specifically requests a larger than standard taxi regardless of the number of passengers (except where the booking is for a person(s) who uses a wheelchair or other mobility aid).
|
Fare component |
|
|---|---|
| Flagfall ($ at start of the meter) | $3.70 |
| Distance (applies if the speed is above 21km per hour) | $2.818 per kilometre |
| Time (applies if the speed is below 21km per hour) | $0.987 per minute |
Extras
|
Booking fee |
$2.10 |
|---|---|
|
Late night fee (midnight to 6am) |
$3.40 |
|
Airport booking fee |
$3.00 |
|
Holiday fee |
$4.20 |
| Premium service charge | $11.00 |
Country and regional taxis are allowed to pick up passengers at Melbourne Airport on a pre-booked basis only.
The holiday fee applies Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, and from 6pm on New Year’s Eve. The late night fee does not apply during the holiday fee period.
The premium service charge applies when the hirer has specifically requested the hire of a premium service vehicle and agreed to a charge of up to $11.
Charges also apply to electronic payments and toll roads.
Electronic payments
A maximum 5% fee applies when using credit/debit cards, and all other non-cash payments. This fee is on top of the taxi fare