Taxi in Footscray
Book a car in Footscray 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
- 23.9 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.
Footscray to Melbourne Airport
About 23.9 km, roughly 34 minutes in normal traffic.
Footscray to Melbourne CBD
About 6.5 km, roughly 9 minutes in normal traffic.
Footscray to the airport by car type
| Car | Seats | Bags | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | 4 | $59 – $73 |
| Silver Service | 4 | 4 | $70 – $86 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 7 | $76 – $93 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $76 – $93 |
Estimates only, based on the published Melbourne metro tariff and the driving distance from Footscray. Tolls and the airport pickup fee are included where they apply.
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Booking a taxi in Footscray
How much is a taxi from Footscray to Melbourne Airport?
A taxi from Footscray to Melbourne Airport is about 23.9 km and usually lands between $59 and $73 for a sedan, including the toll. The trip takes roughly 34 minutes in normal traffic. A maxi taxi for a group is between $76 and $93 for the same run.
Do you pick up near Footscray railway station?
Yes. Footscray railway station is about 0.3 km from the Footscray 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 Footscray from the Melbourne CBD?
Footscray is about 6.5 km from the Melbourne CBD, which is roughly a 9 minute drive in normal traffic. A sedan taxi for that trip usually lands between $18 and $22.
Can I book a taxi in Footscray in advance?
Yes. Choose "Book for later" when booking a taxi in Footscray 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 Footscray?
Yes. Maxi taxis seating up to eleven people operate in Footscray, 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 Footscray late at night?
Yes, cars run in Footscray 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 Footscray?
Yes. Tick the child seat option when booking a taxi in Footscray 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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Manuel Chircop“Great experience! Car on time early at 5am early morning to catch our flight at Melbourne Airport, taken right to the gate in comfort”
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