Taxi from Cheltenham to Melbourne Airport
An upfront estimate of about $108 by day ($102 – $125), tolls included, shown before you book. No surge pricing.
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Cheltenham to Melbourne Airport Pricing
Every fare from Cheltenham is estimated upfront from the real driving distance of 43.2 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 | $102 – $125 |
| Evening and overnight, 5pm to 9am | $112 – $136 |
| Friday and Saturday 10pm to 4am, and public holidays | $123 – $150 |
| Vehicle | Seats | Day fare |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Taxi 2 Large and 2 Small Bags |
4 | $102 – $125 |
| Premium Taxi Service 2 Large and 2 Small Bags |
4 | $113 – $137 |
| SUV and Wagon Taxi 4 Large and 3 Small Bags |
4 | $119 – $145 |
| Maxi Cab 8 Large Bags |
11 | $119 – $145 |
Airport pickups back to Cheltenham 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 47 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 71 minutes in peak hour.
- Pickup in Cheltenham Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
- Nepean Highway The first leg out of Cheltenham.
- CityLink to the Tullamarine Freeway Tolls on this stretch are already inside your fare estimate.
- Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 47 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 Cheltenham you want to be at the terminal by 7am; allowing 71 minutes for morning peak traffic, book a pickup for about 5:45am.
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.
Cheltenham to Melbourne Airport, Start to Finish
The run from Cheltenham covers 43.2 km and takes about 47 minutes in ordinary traffic, closer to 71 in peak hour.
The usual way from Cheltenham is Nepean Highway and CityLink to the Tullamarine Freeway. There is roughly $11.63 of tolls on that route, included in the estimate you see before you book. On a run of 43.2 km the free route costs more in time than the toll costs in money.
Nearby areas including Mentone 3194, Moorabbin 3189 and Beaumaris 3193 are priced the same way, with their own fares listed on this site.
We cover all of Cheltenham 3192, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.
What Makes Up the Cheltenham Price
For a standard taxi from Cheltenham by day the price is built from day rate flag fall $5.40, distance (43.2 km at $2.10 per km) $90.72 and toll $11.63. That comes to $108, the typical fare. The estimate of $102 – $125 allows for your exact pickup street and the route your driver takes on the day. 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 Cheltenham is typically $108 by day, $118 for a pickup between 5pm and 9am, and $130 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.
The SUV from Cheltenham is typically $126, within an estimate of $119 – $145, which is the standard taxi fare plus the $17.80 high occupancy surcharge. It still seats four, and the gain is luggage: 4 large and 3 small bags. The maxi seats up to eleven and carries the same surcharge, which is why it is the same $119 – $145. 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.
The Trip in the Other Direction
Back to Cheltenham is the same 43.2 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.
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 you would rather be met inside the terminal with a name sign than find your driver outside, meet and greet is $35 and covers an hour of waiting.
Add to Your Trip
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