Taxi from Essendon to Melbourne Airport
An estimated fare of $28 – $35, 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 rate follows your pickup time, and once it is booked the price does not change if you hit traffic on the way.
| Vehicle | Seats | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Taxi | 4 | $28 – $35 |
| Premium Taxi Service | 4 | $38 – $48 |
| SUV and Wagon Taxi | 4 | $45 – $56 |
| Maxi Cab | 11 | $45 – $56 |
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 $28 – $35.
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 rate applies from 5pm to 9am and is shown in your quote, so the price you book is the price you pay.
Groups and larger vehicles
Carrying extra luggage, take the SUV at $45 – $56. For a group of up to eleven, the maxi from Essendon is $45 – $56.
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 day rate flag fall $5.40 and distance (11.7 km at $2.10 per km) $24.57, which totals $30. We publish it as $28 – $35 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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We also cover these areas
Suburbs a similar distance from Melbourne Airport, each with its own estimated fare.
Booked taxi to airport from Rockbank and return many times with Deep and have had great experience every time. Highly professional and great service. Highly recommended.
Have been using this service for my airport trips for Wyndham vale and city as well. Fantastic service each time. Always notifying about taxi details and arrivals via text. And also make it so easier to book taxi from Airport as well. Really great and will recommend to others 👍👍
Great service from the team, well organised and professional. Just what you want to get you home after dealing with the airport chaos
Very professional service I know when I initiate the very first contact with my travel requirements- I can trust that everything is arranged and booked. From the moment I get picked up from home to the airport and back again, I get regular update messages of who will be my driver and what car it will be- so no mix ups. The drivers are so friendly and polite. Highly recommend this service team. 5 stars!!
They are a brilliant service, their vehicles are luxurious and extremely comfortable, and are always clean and tidy. They are always on time and are very accomodating. I have used them many times from the city to home, Deep was great to talk to and very nice. Would recommend to anyone.
Deep is hands-down the most reliable driver—never late, super clean taxi, and a pleasure to ride with and most importantly he’s great with kids. Highly recommend! 🚕
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Excellent service! Deep was very courteous, friendly, and professional. The ride was smooth and comfortable. Really appreciated the great customer service.
Outstanding service. SMS booking requests are answered within 2 minutes. Texts received to say car on way, with reg number. Always on time or early. Cars are clean and comfortable. Drivers very helpful. Highly recommended.
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!