Taxi in South Melbourne
Book a car in South 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
- 27.0 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.
South Melbourne to Melbourne Airport
About 27.0 km, roughly 24 minutes in normal traffic.
South Melbourne to Melbourne CBD
About 3.4 km, roughly 5 minutes in normal traffic.
South Melbourne to the airport by car type
| Car | Seats | Bags | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | 4 | $69 – $85 |
| Silver Service | 4 | 4 | $80 – $98 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 7 | $86 – $106 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $86 – $106 |
Estimates only, based on the published Melbourne metro tariff and the driving distance from South Melbourne. Tolls and the airport pickup fee are included where they apply.
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Booking a taxi in South Melbourne
How much is a taxi from South Melbourne to Melbourne Airport?
A taxi from South Melbourne to Melbourne Airport is about 27.0 km and usually lands between $69 and $85 for a sedan, including the toll. The trip takes roughly 24 minutes in normal traffic. A maxi taxi for a group is between $86 and $106 for the same run.
How far is South Melbourne from the Melbourne CBD?
South Melbourne is about 3.4 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 South Melbourne in advance?
Yes. Choose "Book for later" when booking a taxi in South 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 South Melbourne?
Yes. Maxi taxis seating up to eleven people operate in South 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 South Melbourne late at night?
Yes, cars run in South 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 South Melbourne?
Yes. Tick the child seat option when booking a taxi in South Melbourne and tell us the age of the child, and the correct restraint is fitted before the car arrives. There is no extra charge for the seat.
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