Taxi in Launching Place
Book a car in Launching Place 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
- 88.6 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.
Launching Place to Melbourne Airport
About 88.6 km, roughly 78 minutes in normal traffic.
Launching Place to Melbourne CBD
About 78.0 km, roughly 69 minutes in normal traffic.
Launching Place to the airport by car type
| Car | Seats | Bags | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | 4 | $181 – $221 |
| Silver Service | 4 | 4 | $192 – $233 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 7 | $198 – $241 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $198 – $241 |
Estimates only, based on the published Melbourne metro tariff and the driving distance from Launching Place. Tolls and the airport pickup fee are included where they apply.
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Booking a taxi in Launching Place
How much is a taxi from Launching Place to Melbourne Airport?
A taxi from Launching Place to Melbourne Airport is about 88.6 km and usually lands between $181 and $221 for a sedan, including the toll. The trip takes roughly 78 minutes in normal traffic. A maxi taxi for a group is between $198 and $241 for the same run.
Do you pick up from Yarra Junction Shopping Centre?
Yes. Yarra Junction Shopping Centre is about 3.3 km from Launching Place and a regular pickup point for us. Tell us which entrance you are near when you book and the driver will find you.
How far is Launching Place from the Melbourne CBD?
Launching Place is about 78.0 km from the Melbourne CBD, which is roughly a 69 minute drive in normal traffic. A sedan taxi for that trip usually lands between $160 and $195.
Can I book a taxi in Launching Place in advance?
Yes. Choose "Book for later" when booking a taxi in Launching Place 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 Launching Place?
Yes. Maxi taxis seating up to eleven people operate in Launching Place, 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 Launching Place late at night?
Yes, cars run in Launching Place 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 Launching Place?
Yes. Tick the child seat option when booking a taxi in Launching Place 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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