Taxi in East Melbourne
Book a car in East Melbourne for right now or for a set time, and see the fare before you commit. Airport runs, maxi taxis for groups, baby seats and silver service cars.
- Cars available now
- 24 hours, 7 days
- No surge pricing
- 25.4 km to the airport
What the common trips cost
Worked out from the published Melbourne metro tariff and the real driving distance. These are estimates, so traffic and waiting time can move the final figure.
East Melbourne to Melbourne Airport
About 25.4 km, roughly 22 minutes in normal traffic.
East Melbourne to Melbourne CBD
About 2.4 km, roughly 5 minutes in normal traffic.
East Melbourne to the airport by car type
| Car | Seats | Bags | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | 4 | $62 – $77 |
| Silver Service | 4 | 4 | $73 – $89 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 7 | $79 – $97 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $79 – $97 |
Estimates only, based on the published Melbourne metro tariff and the driving distance from East Melbourne. Tolls and the airport pickup fee are included where they apply.
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Booking a taxi in East Melbourne
How much is a taxi from East Melbourne to Melbourne Airport?
A taxi from East Melbourne to Melbourne Airport is about 25.4 km and usually lands between $62 and $77 for a sedan, including the toll. The trip takes roughly 22 minutes in normal traffic. A maxi taxi for a group is between $79 and $97 for the same run.
Do you pick up near Jolimont railway station?
Yes. Jolimont railway station is about 0.7 km from the East Melbourne area we cover, and it is one of the most common pickup and drop off points here. Tell us the entrance or platform when you book and the driver will meet you there.
How far is East Melbourne from the Melbourne CBD?
East Melbourne is about 2.4 km from the Melbourne CBD, which is roughly a 5 minute drive in normal traffic. A sedan taxi for that trip usually lands between $17 and $21.
Can I book a taxi in East Melbourne in advance?
Yes. Choose "Book for later" when booking a taxi in East Melbourne and set the date and time you need the car. Advance bookings matter most for early airport runs and hospital appointments, where missing the car is not an option.
Do you run maxi taxis in East Melbourne?
Yes. Maxi taxis seating up to eleven people operate in East Melbourne, along with sedans and larger SUV and wagon vehicles. Once there are five of you a maxi normally costs less than booking two cars, and everyone arrives together.
Is there a taxi available in East Melbourne late at night?
Yes, cars run in East Melbourne 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Evening, overnight and weekend night trips are priced on a different tariff to a daytime trip, which is shown in your estimate before you book rather than added afterwards.
Can I get a taxi with a baby seat in East Melbourne?
Yes. Tick the child seat option when booking a taxi in East Melbourne and tell us the age of the child, and the correct restraint is fitted before the car arrives. The fee for the seat is arranged as part of your fare, not a flat add on charge.
What passengers say about us on Google
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L M“Fabulous silver service taxi company for Melbourne Tullamarine airport transfer. Cars are always clean and nice smelling. Definitely recommend to anyone out there”
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Wayne Sullivan“Driver was waiting at the airport when my flight landed. Nice new clean car and friendly driver. Highly recommend.”
Gordon Lewis“Great service this morning and lovely, capable taxi driver. Perfectly on time as well. Thank you for the ride and chat!”
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