Airport transfer

Taxi from Rye to Melbourne Airport

An estimated fare of $245 to $297, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.

$245 to $297 Estimated fare, standard
103.6 km To the terminal
79 min Typical drive time
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Your fare

Rye to Melbourne Airport Pricing

Every fare from Rye is worked out on the real driving distance of 103.6 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 $245 to $297
Flag fall $5.25
Distance (103.6 km at $2.34 per km) $242.42
Toll $10
Estimated total $245 to $297
VehicleSeatsEstimated fare
Standard Taxi 4 $245 to $297
Silver Service 4 $255 to $310
SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 $262 to $318
Maxi Cab 11 $262 to $318

Airport pickups back to Rye 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 79 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 119 minutes in peak hour.

  • Pickup in Rye Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
  • The main run The bulk of the 103.6 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
  • Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 79 minutes after pickup.

Flying out early?

For a morning departure from Rye, 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 Rye to Melbourne Airport

Rye is a regional transfer of 103.6 km, about 79 minutes each way. The estimated fare is around $245 to $297, quoted upfront and including tolls.

Regional airport transfers are the trips most operators either decline or price on the spot. We run them every day, at a price you can see before booking.

Working Out Your Pickup Time

Most passengers leaving Rye give themselves four hours for a domestic flight. International needs another hour on top. The drive accounts for 79 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.

Travelling with a Group

From Rye a standard taxi is $245 to $297 and an SUV is $262 to $318, the difference being boot space rather than seats. A group of up to eleven takes the maxi at $262 to $318.

We also cover Tootgarook, Capel Sound and Boneo 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 Rye 3941, 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

Rye Airport Taxi Questions

How much is a taxi from Rye to Melbourne Airport?
An estimated fare of $245 to $297 in a standard taxi, and $262 to $318 in a maxi taxi. That covers the full 103.6 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 Rye to Melbourne Airport?
About 79 minutes in normal conditions, covering roughly 103.6 km. In peak hour allow closer to 119 minutes. For a morning flight we suggest leaving an hour earlier than you think you need to.
Do you pick up from Rye early in the morning?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. Early morning airport runs from Rye 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 Rye?
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 Rye?
Yes. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage space and costs around $262 to $318 from Rye 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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