MEL — Melbourne — Taxi Fare Guide
Taxis queue at the ground-level ranks outside each terminal (T1-T4), with staff directing passengers. Melbourne taxis run on a meter that charges by distance and time, plus a fixed airport departure fee added to rides leaving Tullamarine. Expect a typical CBD fare of A$55-75 under normal conditions.
The fastest route uses CityLink, a toll road; drivers legally pass the toll (around A$6-9) on to you, so it is added on top of the meter. A late-night or public-holiday trip runs on a higher tariff and can push the total toward A$80-85. The trip usually takes 25-45 minutes, stretching to an hour in peak traffic.
Rideshare (Uber, Ola, DiDi) operates from dedicated pick-up zones and is often a few dollars cheaper off-peak, though surge pricing applies at busy times. A card payment surcharge may be added to taxi fares.
| Destination | Approx. fare | Time |
| Melbourne CBD (incl. toll) | A$60-80 | 25-45 min |
| Southbank / Docklands | A$60-80 | 25-45 min |
| St Kilda | A$75-95 | 35-55 min |
| Brunswick / Carlton | A$50-70 | 25-40 min |
| Practical tips: Confirm the meter is running and that quoted tolls are the actual CityLink charge. Late-night arrivals pay a higher tariff, so budget A$80+; a card surcharge may apply, and peak-hour traffic on the Tullamarine Freeway can add 20-30 minutes. |
Melbourne — Highlights in photos
Fares are researched from official and public sources and are approximate — always confirm the meter or fixed fare before you travel.