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Airport transfer

Taxi from Richmond to Melbourne Airport

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An estimated fare of $86 to $105, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$86 to $105 Estimated fare, standard
32 km To the terminal
29 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Richmond to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Richmond is worked out on the real driving distance of 32 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 $86 to $105
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (32 km at $2.34 per km) $74.88
Toll $10
Estimated total $86 to $105
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $86 to $105
Silver Service 4 $96 to $118
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $102 to $125
Maxi Cab 11 $102 to $125

Airport pickups back to Richmond 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 29 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 44 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Richmond Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • Citylink/M1 The first leg out of Richmond.
  • Citylink/M2 Tolls on this stretch are already inside your fare.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 29 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Richmond, 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.

What the Trip from Richmond Involves

Richmond to the terminal is 32 km of driving, normally about 29 minutes. The price is estimated at $86 to $105 before you travel.

Traffic can push this out to about 44 minutes at the wrong time of day, which is worth planning around even though it will not affect your fare.

How Early to Book Your Richmond Pickup

Working backwards from a domestic departure, three hours is a comfortable buffer from Richmond, or one more hour if you are flying international. The drive itself is 29 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.

If You Need More Room

A standard taxi from Richmond is $86 to $105. An SUV seats the same four but carries more luggage, at $102 to $125. A maxi seating up to eleven is $102 to $125.

Nearby areas including Burnley, Cremorne and South Yarra are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.

We cover all of Richmond 3121, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.

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

Richmond Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Richmond to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $86 to $105 in a standard taxi, and $102 to $125 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 32 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 Richmond to Melbourne Airport?
About 29 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 32 km. In peak hour allow closer to 44 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Richmond early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Richmond 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $102 to $125 from Richmond 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.

Burnley 28.3 km  ·  28 min Cremorne 28.3 km  ·  28 min South Yarra 33.2 km  ·  30 min Abbotsford 25.9 km  ·  26 min Toorak 32 km  ·  28 min Prahran 33.6 km  ·  30 min Southbank 26.2 km  ·  21 min Kew 27.6 km  ·  31 min

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