Taxi from Caulfield to Melbourne Airport
An estimated fare of $99 – $121, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.
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Caulfield to Melbourne Airport pricing
Every fare from Caulfield is worked out on the real driving distance of 37.3 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.
| Vehicle | Seats | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Taxi | 4 | $99 – $121 |
| Premium Taxi Service | 4 | $110 – $134 |
| SUV and Wagon Taxi | 4 | $115 – $141 |
| Maxi Cab | 11 | $115 – $141 |
Airport pickups back to Caulfield add a $5.26 airport fee, which is set by the airport and applies to every operator.
What the trip looks like
About 46 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 69 minutes in peak hour.
- Pickup in Caulfield Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
- Citylink/M2 The first leg out of Caulfield 3162.
- Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 46 minutes after pickup.
Flying out early?
For a morning departure from Caulfield, 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.
Caulfield to Melbourne Airport, start to finish
The run from Caulfield covers 37.3 km and takes about 46 minutes in ordinary traffic. Your estimated fare is around $99 – $121 in a standard taxi or SUV.
Traffic can push this out to about 69 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 Caulfield pickup
Working backwards from a domestic departure, three hours is a comfortable buffer from Caulfield, or one more hour if you are flying international. The drive itself is 46 minutes.
There is no late night loading and no early morning premium. The fare is the same at 4am as it is at midday.
Groups and larger vehicles
Carrying extra luggage, take the SUV. It is priced identically at $99 – $121. For a group of up to eleven, the maxi from Caulfield is $115 – $141.
If your pickup is closer to Caulfield North 3161, Elsternwick 3185 and Malvern East 3145, those areas have their own pages with their own estimated fares.
We cover all of Caulfield 3162, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.
The route, and what it costs to use it
The usual way from Caulfield is Citylink/M2. There is roughly $11.50 of tolls on that route, included in your quoted price before you book. On a run of 37.3 km the alternative free route costs more in time than the toll costs in money.
The trip in the other direction
Back to Caulfield is the same 37.3 km journey. The only addition is the $5.26 airport pickup fee, which is the airport's charge rather than ours. Add your flight number when you book and your driver works to the real landing time.
Where the number comes from
Every part of the Caulfield fare is visible: flag fall $5.25, distance (37.3 km at $2.34 per km) $87.28 and toll $11.50. That is $105, shown as $99 – $121 to account for your pickup point and the route on the day.
Meet and greet, where your driver waits inside with a sign and helps with the bags, is $35 and includes up to an hour of waiting time.
Add to your trip
Customise your ride to suit how you actually travel.
Caulfield airport taxi questions
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We also cover these areas
Suburbs a similar distance from Melbourne Airport, each with its own estimated fare.
Absolutely outstanding service! The team was extremely reliable, supportive, respectful and helpful throughout our entire time in Melbourne. They were always responsive, professional and willing to assist whenever we needed anything, which made our family’s experience so much easier and more enjoyable. Their genuine care and attention made us feel comfortable and well supported from beginning to end. We are truly grateful for everything they did and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a trustworthy and dependable team. Thank you again for going above and beyond!
Excellent taxi service from the airport to Werribee. The driver was punctual, friendly, and professional, and the vehicle was clean and comfortable. The trip was smooth, and the driver took an efficient route. The fare was reasonable, and the overall service was excellent. I will definitely use this taxi service again for my trips to and from Melbourne Airport. Highly recommended!
We used this taxi service for a trip from Altona to the airport and our return journey, and couldn’t be happier. The driver was on time both ways, communication was great from start to finish, and everything went smoothly. It was such a stress-free experience, especially after a long flight. Friendly, reliable service and we’ll definitely use them again. Highly recommend!
Car was ordered for 10:30, arrived exactly on time, suitcase was loaded for me so no lifting :-) Interior was spotless and comfortable. Driving was smooth and we felt safe with the driver who managed the heavy traffic with confidence. Would recommend without hesitation.
Travelled from Melbourne Eastern Suburbs to Airport with this outstanding company. From the moment of my online booking to the time of arrival at each end, the communication was clear, the customer service was top notch and the ride was smooth. Easy to find and coordinate at the airport for pick up (always my concern with pre-booking taxi service). Staff were ALL friendly and professional. Cannot recommend this company enough.