Taxi in Sunshine
Book a car in Sunshine 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
- 17.5 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.
Sunshine to Melbourne Airport
About 17.5 km, roughly 25 minutes in normal traffic.
Sunshine to Melbourne CBD
About 13.7 km, roughly 20 minutes in normal traffic.
Sunshine to the airport by car type
| Car | Seats | Bags | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | 4 | $40 – $49 |
| Silver Service | 4 | 4 | $50 – $62 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 7 | $56 – $69 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $56 – $69 |
Estimates only, based on the published Melbourne metro tariff and the driving distance from Sunshine. Tolls and the airport pickup fee are included where they apply.
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Booking a taxi in Sunshine
How much is a taxi from Sunshine to Melbourne Airport?
A taxi from Sunshine to Melbourne Airport is about 17.5 km and usually lands between $40 and $49 for a sedan, including the toll. The trip takes roughly 25 minutes in normal traffic. A maxi taxi for a group is between $56 and $69 for the same run.
Do you pick up near Sunshine railway station?
Yes. Sunshine railway station is about 0.0 km from the Sunshine 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 Sunshine from the Melbourne CBD?
Sunshine is about 13.7 km from the Melbourne CBD, which is roughly a 20 minute drive in normal traffic. A sedan taxi for that trip usually lands between $32 and $40.
Can I book a taxi in Sunshine in advance?
Yes. Choose "Book for later" when booking a taxi in Sunshine 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 Sunshine?
Yes. Maxi taxis seating up to eleven people operate in Sunshine, 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 Sunshine late at night?
Yes, cars run in Sunshine 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 Sunshine?
Yes. Tick the child seat option when booking a taxi in Sunshine 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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