Taxi from Essendon to Melbourne Airport
An estimated fare of $31 – $38, quoted before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no surprises when you arrive.
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Essendon to Melbourne Airport pricing
Every fare from Essendon is worked out on the real driving distance of 11.7 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 | $31 – $38 |
| Premium Taxi Service | 4 | $41 – $51 |
| SUV and Wagon Taxi | 4 | $48 – $59 |
| Maxi Cab | 11 | $48 – $59 |
Airport pickups back to Essendon add a $5.26 airport fee, which is set by the airport and applies to every operator.
What the trip looks like
About 12 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 18 minutes in peak hour.
- Pickup in Essendon Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
- The main run The bulk of the 11.7 km, on the quickest route available that hour.
- Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 12 minutes after pickup.
Flying out early?
For a morning departure from Essendon, 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 Essendon involves
Essendon is 11.7 km away, so the drive is short: roughly 12 minutes when the roads are clear. The estimated fare is around $31 – $38.
Short runs are where people assume a meter is harmless. A ten minute hold up on the approach roads says otherwise. Yours does not move.
How early to book your Essendon pickup
For a domestic flight, allow two and a half hours between leaving Essendon and departure. Add an hour for international. That covers the 12 minute drive plus check in, bag drop and security.
Early departures are routine for us. The overnight hours carry no surcharge, so the time on your booking makes no difference to the price.
Groups and larger vehicles
Carrying extra luggage, take the SUV. It is priced identically at $31 – $38. For a group of up to eleven, the maxi from Essendon is $48 – $59.
If your pickup is closer to Carlton 3053, Fitzroy 3065 and Melbourne Cbd 3000, those areas have their own pages with their own estimated fares.
We cover all of Essendon 3040, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.
The trip in the other direction
Landing at Tullamarine and heading for Essendon works the same way in reverse. Same distance, same rate, plus the $5.26 pickup fee the airport levies on every vehicle leaving the rank. Flight tracking is included, so a late arrival does not become a waiting charge.
What makes up the Essendon price
The Essendon estimate is not guesswork. It is flag fall $5.25 and distance (11.7 km at $2.34 per km) $27.38, which totals $33. We publish it as $31 – $38 because the exact street you are picked up from moves the distance slightly.
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.
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Suburbs a similar distance from Melbourne Airport, each with its own estimated fare.
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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.