Taxi from The Patch to Melbourne Airport
An upfront estimate of about $178 by day ($169 – $205), tolls included, shown before you book. No surge pricing.
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The Patch to Melbourne Airport Pricing
Every fare from The Patch is estimated upfront from the real driving distance of 75.7 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 and we will agree the fare before you travel.
| Standard taxi by pickup time | Estimated fare |
|---|---|
| Day, 9am to 5pm | $169 – $205 |
| Evening and overnight, 5pm to 9am | $185 – $225 |
| Friday and Saturday 10pm to 4am, and public holidays | $204 – $248 |
| Vehicle | Seats | Day fare |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Taxi | 4 | $169 – $205 |
| Premium Taxi Service | 4 | $179 – $218 |
| SUV and Wagon Taxi | 4 | $186 – $226 |
| Maxi Cab | 11 | $186 – $226 |
Airport pickups back to The Patch add a $5.26 airport fee, which is set by the airport and applies to every operator.
What the Trip Looks Like
About 68 minutes in normal traffic, or closer to 102 minutes in peak hour.
- Pickup in The Patch Door to door, at the time you booked. Your driver calls on arrival.
- Monbulk Road (C404) The first leg out of The Patch.
- Napoleon Road The main run in, covering most of the 75.7 km.
- Melbourne Airport terminal Dropped at your terminal door, about 68 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 The Patch you want to be at the terminal by 7am; allowing 102 minutes for morning peak traffic, book a pickup for about 5:15am.
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.
What the Trip from The Patch Involves
Expect 68 minutes or so from The Patch, and up to 102 if you are travelling through peak. It is 75.7 km door to terminal.
Drivers take Monbulk Road (C404), Glenfern Road and Napoleon Road for this run. That route carries a toll of about $13.19, and it is already inside the estimate rather than added at the end. We use the toll road because on a 75.7 km trip the time it saves is worth more than the charge, particularly for an early flight.
We also cover Olinda 3788, Belgrave 3160 and Mount Dandenong 3767 on the same pricing basis, so if you are picking up passengers on the way it is worth checking those pages too.
We cover all of The Patch 3792, including residential pickups, hotels and business addresses. Airport pickups back to the area are quoted the same way.
Where the Number Comes from
Broken down, a The Patch airport trip by day is day rate flag fall $5.40, distance (75.7 km at $2.10 per km) $158.97 and toll $13.19. Typically $178 all up, within an estimate of $169 – $205 that allows for your pickup point and the route taken.
Your pickup time sets the rate. A standard taxi from The Patch is typically $178 by day, $195 for a pickup between 5pm and 9am, and $215 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 The Patch is $186 – $226, the standard fare plus a $17.80 surcharge, and worth it if you are carrying extra bags or want more legroom. A maxi seating up to eleven is $186 – $226. Travelling with young children? A baby seat is $40 per seat, fitted before your driver arrives, so tell us the age and weight of each child when you book.
Coming Back to The Patch from the Airport
For the inbound trip to The Patch, add the airport's own $5.26 pickup fee to the fare above. Everything else is identical, including the 68 minute drive. Give us the flight number and we adjust to the actual 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.
Meet and greet is optional and costs $35. Worth it on a long haul arrival, less so if you travel light and know the terminal.
Add to Your Trip
Customise your ride to suit how you actually travel.
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