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Airport transfer

Taxi from Lara to Melbourne Airport

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An estimated fare of $162 to $197, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$162 to $197 Estimated fare, standard
66.4 km To the terminal
48 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Lara to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Lara is worked out on the real driving distance of 66.4 km, then locked in. Tolls are already included. The price does not change if you hit traffic, travel at 4am, or book on a public holiday.

Standard Taxi $162 to $197
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (66.4 km at $2.34 per km) $155.38
Toll $10
Estimated total $162 to $197
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $162 to $197
Silver Service 4 $172 to $210
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $179 to $218
Maxi Cab 11 $179 to $218

Airport pickups back to Lara add a $5.26 airport fee, which is set by the airport and applies to every operator.

The journey

What the Trip Looks Like

About 48 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 72 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Lara Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • National Highway M80 The first leg out of Lara.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 48 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Lara, allow an extra hour on top of the drive time for check in and security. We run 24 hours, so a 3am pickup costs exactly the same as a 3pm one.

Your Airport Run from Lara

Lara is 66.4 km away, which puts it among the longer transfers we run. Around 48 minutes normally, up to 72 at the wrong time of day. Estimated fare around $162 to $197.

Over this distance a metered fare becomes genuinely unpredictable, because every slow patch adds to it. This is where an upfront price is worth the most.

How Early to Book Your Lara Pickup

Most passengers leaving Lara give themselves three and a half hours for a domestic flight. International needs another hour on top. The drive accounts for 48 minutes of that.

Early departures are routine for us. The overnight hours carry no surcharge, so the time on your booking makes no difference to the price.

Groups and Larger Vehicles

From Lara a standard taxi is $162 to $197 and an SUV is $179 to $218, the difference being boot space rather than seats. A group of up to eleven takes the maxi at $179 to $218.

We also cover Hamlyn Heights, North Geelong and Manifold Heights on the same pricing basis, so if you are picking up passengers on the way it is worth checking those pages too.

We cover all of Lara 3212, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.

How a taxi to Melbourne Airport works start to finish, the upfront quote, the flight tracking and what happens when a flight moves, is set out on the main service page.

Add to Your Trip

Customise your ride to suit how you actually travel.

Meet and greet Your driver waits inside the terminal with a name sign and helps with bags.
Baby seat Fitted before we arrive, so it is ready when you get in.
Hotel transfers Door to door between your hotel and either terminal.
Day trips and tours Yarra Valley, the Peninsula and regional runs, quoted as one fixed fare.
Questions

Lara Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Lara to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $162 to $197 in a standard taxi, and $179 to $218 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 66.4 km trip. Your price is confirmed before you book and does not change with traffic or time of day.
How long does it take to get from Lara to Melbourne Airport?
About 48 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 66.4 km. In peak hour allow closer to 72 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving an hour earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Lara early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Lara are one of the most common trips we do. There is no late night or early morning surcharge, the price is the same at 3am as it is at 3pm.
Can I book a return trip from Melbourne Airport back to Lara?
Yes. Select the return option when booking and add your return flight details. We track the inbound flight, so if it lands early or late your driver is already adjusted. A $5.26 airport pickup fee applies on the return leg, which is set by the airport and applies to every operator.
Do you have a maxi taxi in Lara?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $179 to $218 from Lara to the airport. It needs to be booked in advance so the vehicle is allocated to your trip.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash or card, paid to the driver at the end of the trip. Nothing is charged when you book. Corporate accounts with monthly invoicing are available. Call 0461 275 333 to set one up.
Nearby

We Also Cover These Areas

Suburbs a similar distance from Melbourne Airport, each with its own estimated fare.

Hamlyn Heights 84.9 km  ·  66 min North Geelong 84.9 km  ·  66 min Manifold Heights 88.1 km  ·  68 min Geelong 89 km  ·  69 min Newtown 89 km  ·  69 min Newcomb 87.9 km  ·  68 min St Albans Park 87.9 km  ·  68 min Mambourin 45.9 km  ·  40 min

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