Taxi in Elwood
Book a car in Elwood 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
- 33.9 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.
Elwood to Melbourne Airport
About 33.9 km, roughly 30 minutes in normal traffic.
Elwood to Melbourne CBD
About 9.6 km, roughly 14 minutes in normal traffic.
Elwood to the airport by car type
| Car | Seats | Bags | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | 4 | $83 – $102 |
| Silver Service | 4 | 4 | $94 – $115 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 7 | $100 – $122 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $100 – $122 |
Estimates only, based on the published Melbourne metro tariff and the driving distance from Elwood. Tolls and the airport pickup fee are included where they apply.
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Booking a taxi in Elwood
How much is a taxi from Elwood to Melbourne Airport?
A taxi from Elwood to Melbourne Airport is about 33.9 km and usually lands between $83 and $102 for a sedan, including the toll. The trip takes roughly 30 minutes in normal traffic. A maxi taxi for a group is between $100 and $122 for the same run.
Do you pick up near Ripponlea railway station?
Yes. Ripponlea railway station is about 1.3 km from the Elwood 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 Elwood from the Melbourne CBD?
Elwood is about 9.6 km from the Melbourne CBD, which is roughly a 14 minute drive in normal traffic. A sedan taxi for that trip usually lands between $24 and $30.
Can I book a taxi in Elwood in advance?
Yes. Choose "Book for later" when booking a taxi in Elwood 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 Elwood?
Yes. Maxi taxis seating up to eleven people operate in Elwood, 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 Elwood late at night?
Yes, cars run in Elwood 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 Elwood?
Yes. Tick the child seat option when booking a taxi in Elwood 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.
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