Airport transfer

Taxi from Red Hill to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $242 to $294, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$242 to $294 Estimated fare, standard
102.4 km To the terminal
78 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Red Hill to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Red Hill is worked out on the real driving distance of 102.4 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 $242 to $294
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (102.4 km at $2.34 per km) $239.62
Toll $10
Estimated total $242 to $294
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $242 to $294
Silver Service 4 $252 to $306
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $259 to $314
Maxi Cab 11 $259 to $314

Airport pickups back to Red Hill 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 78 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 117 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Red Hill Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 102.4 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 78 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Red Hill, 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.

Getting from Red Hill to Melbourne Airport

Red Hill is a regional transfer of 102.4 km, about 78 minutes each way. The estimated fare is around $242 to $294, quoted upfront and including tolls.

Country runs are usually where quoting gets vague. Ours is a number on the page, the same one you pay at the end.

When to Leave Red Hill

Working backwards from a domestic departure, four hours is a comfortable buffer from Red Hill, or one more hour if you are flying international. The drive itself is 78 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.

Travelling with a Group

A standard taxi from Red Hill is $242 to $294. An SUV seats the same four but carries more luggage, at $259 to $314. A maxi seating up to eleven is $259 to $314.

We also cover Red Hill South, Dromana and Balnarring 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 Red Hill 3937, 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

Red Hill Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Red Hill to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $242 to $294 in a standard taxi, and $259 to $314 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 102.4 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 Red Hill to Melbourne Airport?
About 78 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 102.4 km. In peak hour allow closer to 117 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving an hour earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Red Hill early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Red Hill 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 Red Hill?
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 Red Hill?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $259 to $314 from Red Hill 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.

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