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Airport transfer

Taxi from Preston to Melbourne Airport

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An estimated fare of $61 to $75, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$61 to $75 Estimated fare, standard
21.1 km To the terminal
23 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Preston to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Preston is worked out on the real driving distance of 21.1 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 $61 to $75
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (21.1 km at $2.34 per km) $49.37
Toll $10
Estimated total $61 to $75
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $61 to $75
Silver Service 4 $72 to $88
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $78 to $96
Maxi Cab 11 $78 to $96

Airport pickups back to Preston 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 23 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 35 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Preston Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 21.1 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 23 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Preston, allow an extra thirty minutes 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 Preston

Preston sits 21.1 km south east of the terminal, one of the shorter runs on our network. Allow about 23 minutes outside peak hour. The estimated fare is around $61 to $75.

On a trip this short the difference between a good run and a bad one is a few minutes of traffic. With an upfront price, that difference costs you nothing.

How Early to Book Your Preston Pickup

Working backwards from a domestic departure, two and a half hours is a comfortable buffer from Preston, or one more hour if you are flying international. The drive itself is 23 minutes.

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 Preston a standard taxi is $61 to $75 and an SUV is $78 to $96, the difference being boot space rather than seats. A group of up to eleven takes the maxi at $78 to $96.

If your pickup is closer to Thornbury, Northcote and Alphington, those areas have their own pages with their own estimated fares.

We cover all of Preston 3072, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.

If you want the full detail before booking a taxi to Melbourne Airport, including how the fixed price is worked out, the service page covers it.

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

Preston Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Preston to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $61 to $75 in a standard taxi, and $78 to $96 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 21.1 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 Preston to Melbourne Airport?
About 23 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 21.1 km. In peak hour allow closer to 35 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Preston early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Preston 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 Preston?
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 Preston?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $78 to $96 from Preston 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.

Thornbury 22.5 km  ·  24 min Northcote 23.1 km  ·  25 min Alphington 25.8 km  ·  26 min Fawkner 15.1 km  ·  19 min Clifton Hill 23.7 km  ·  25 min Macleod 28.2 km  ·  24 min Thomastown 18.6 km  ·  22 min Rosanna 28.9 km  ·  28 min

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