Taxi from Ballarat to Melbourne Airport
An upfront estimate of about $240 by day ($228 – $276), tolls included, shown before you book. No surge pricing.
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Ballarat to Melbourne Airport Pricing
Every fare from Ballarat is estimated upfront from the real driving distance of 111.5 km, with tolls included and the rate set by your pickup time. You see the estimate before you book. For a fixed price, call or email us, or send the fixed price quote form, and we will agree the fare before you travel.
| Standard taxi by pickup time | Estimated fare |
|---|---|
| Day, 9am to 5pm | $228 – $276 |
| Evening and overnight, 5pm to 9am | $250 – $304 |
| Friday and Saturday 10pm to 4am, and public holidays | $278 – $337 |
| Vehicle | Seats | Day fare |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Taxi 2 Large and 2 Small Bags |
4 | $228 – $276 |
| Premium Taxi Service 2 Large and 2 Small Bags |
4 | $238 – $289 |
| SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 Large and 3 Small Bags |
4 | $245 – $297 |
| Maxi Cab 8 Large Bags |
11 | $245 – $297 |
Airport pickups back to Ballarat add a $5.26 airport fee, which is set by the airport and applies to every operator. The SUV and the maxi carry the same $17.80 high occupancy surcharge, so they cost the same: the SUV seats 4 with more luggage room, the maxi seats 11. A baby seat is $40 per seat, per trip. Fare rates last checked 27 October 2026.
What the Trip Looks Like
About 75 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 113 minutes in peak hour.
- Pickup in Ballarat Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
- Western Freeway (M8) The first leg out of Ballarat.
- Western Ring Road (M80) The main run in, covering most of the 111.5 km.
- Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 75 minutes after pickup.
Working Out Your Pickup Time
Start from your departure time, take off two hours for a domestic flight or three for an international one, then take off the drive. For a 9am domestic flight from Ballarat you want to be at the terminal by 7am; allowing 113 minutes for morning peak traffic, book a pickup for about 5:05am.
We run 24 hours. Pickups between 5pm and 9am use the evening and overnight rate shown in the table, so an early start costs a little more than a midday one.
Your Airport Run from Ballarat
At 111.5 km, Ballarat is well outside metropolitan Melbourne. We run it daily, around 75 minutes each way.
Drivers use Western Freeway (M8) and Western Ring Road (M80), a toll free route the whole way. Nothing is added to the 111.5 km fare for road charges.
Nearby areas including Maddingley 3340, Darley 3340 and Bacchus Marsh 3340 are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.
We cover all of Ballarat 3350, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.
How the Ballarat Fare Is Worked Out
The Ballarat estimate is not guesswork. By day it is day rate flag fall $5.40 and distance (111.5 km at $2.10 per km) $234.15, which totals $240. We show it as $228 – $276 because the exact street you are picked up from, and the route on the day, move the distance slightly. The typical total is the sum above rounded up to the next whole dollar, and the estimate runs from 5% under it to 15% over it, the same rule for every vehicle. A different pickup street, a detour or roadworks on the day, waiting time and extras such as a baby seat are what move a fare inside that estimate.
Your pickup time sets the rate. A standard taxi from Ballarat is typically $240 by day, $264 for a pickup between 5pm and 9am, and $293 on a Friday or Saturday night after 10pm or a public holiday. Your estimate uses the rate for the time you choose when you book. For a fixed price, call or email us and we will agree the fare before you travel.
An SUV from Ballarat is typically $258 (estimate $245 – $297): the standard fare plus a $17.80 high occupancy surcharge. It seats four, like a sedan, with room for 4 large and 3 small bags. For five or more passengers take the maxi, which seats up to eleven and carries the same $17.80 surcharge, so it is also typically $258 (estimate $245 – $297). Travelling with young children? A baby seat is $40 per seat, per trip, fitted before your driver arrives, so tell us the age and weight of each child when you book.
Airport to Ballarat
Arriving rather than departing, the Ballarat run is priced the same with the $5.26 airport pickup fee on top. We watch the flight, so if you are held up in the air or at the carousel your driver is still there.
Your driver collects you from the terminal your flight lands at: Terminal 1 for Qantas domestic, Terminal 2 for international flights, Terminal 3 for Virgin Australia and Terminal 4 for Jetstar and other low cost domestic airlines. Turn your phone on once you are off the plane and your driver confirms the meeting point. Bags on a domestic flight usually take 20 to 30 minutes, and an international arrival through customs takes longer, so book for your landing time and let the flight tracking do the rest.
If someone is being collected who would rather not navigate the terminal alone, meet and greet at $35 puts the driver inside with them.
Add to Your Trip
Customise your ride to suit how you actually travel.
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