Taxi Services in Mentone

Silver Taxi Melbourne provides fast, reliable, and professional taxi services in Mentone and surrounding areas. Whether you need an early morning airport run, a corporate transfer, a medical appointment, or a safe late night ride home, we're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We're a locally operated taxi company with licensed, professional drivers covering all of Greater Melbourne. Our drivers know Mentone well: the fastest routes, local landmarks, and the best way to get you there on time.

About Mentone

Mentone is a bayside suburb in Melbourne's south east at postcode 3194, within the City of Kingston. It sits approximately 23 kilometres from Melbourne CBD and borders Parkdale to the south, Cheltenham to the north west, and Heatherton to the east. Port Phillip Bay runs along its western edge, with Mentone Beach being the defining natural feature.

Mentone Station on the Frankston line connects to Melbourne CBD with direct services, typically taking 45 to 50 minutes to Flinders Street. The station sits in the centre of a local shopping strip along Como Parade East and Mentone Parade. The suburb has a village character with independent cafes, a medical precinct on Mentone Parade, and a cluster of private school campuses along the foreshore.

Mentone Grammar and Mentone Girls Grammar are prominent schools drawing families from across the south east. Mentone Beach runs north toward Parkdale and south toward Mordialloc, forming one of the calmer swimming beaches on the bay. The suburb transitions from beach residential near the foreshore to older detached housing east of the Nepean Highway. Property values are relatively high compared to surrounding suburbs, reflecting the bay access and private school precinct. The Mentone RSL and the heritage listed Mentone Hotel are local landmark buildings.

Mentone is a beachside suburb at postcode 3194 in the City of Kingston, about 23 kilometres south east of Melbourne CBD. It sits on the Frankston rail line, which makes it easier to reach the city by train than most other suburbs in the area. But when passengers need to get to Melbourne Airport at Tullamarine, the train option stops at Southern Cross and requires a SkyBus connection that can push total door to door time past two hours with luggage. A direct taxi from Mentone to Melbourne Airport covers the 46 kilometres in under 45 minutes before morning peak.The weekday metered fare from Mentone to Tullamarine is approximately $112 to $123, calculated at $9.90 flag fall plus $2.20 per kilometre. On airport returns, a $5.26 pickup fee applies when we collect you from the terminal. That brings a return booking total to approximately $229 to $252 combined.

Airport Transfers from Mentone

The route from Mentone to Melbourne Airport uses EastLink north and then the Eastern Freeway, connecting to the Western Ring Road for the final run to Tullamarine. Before 6am on a clear run, the trip takes around 38 to 43 minutes. During weekday morning peak between 7am and 9am, that can stretch to 55 or 60 minutes on the Monash Freeway and EastLink.Between 10pm and 4am on any night, the night rate applies at $2.34 per kilometre, bringing the fare to approximately $118 to $130. A Silver Service upgrade adds $11. A Maxi Taxi for a group adds $17.80, making the weekday group fare approximately $130 to $143.We recommend leaving Mentone at least two hours before a domestic flight and two and a half hours before an international departure. For flights before 6am, book the evening before via 0412 456 588.Avalon Airport is also an option from Mentone for Jetstar and Rex flights. The distance is around 80 kilometres via the Princes Freeway, and the weekday fare runs approximately $186 to $204. Allow 70 to 80 minutes.

Local Rides in Mentone

Mentone Station is on the Frankston line and a regular local pickup point, particularly for evening and late night arrivals when the taxi is faster than waiting for a connecting service. Mentone Beach along the Port Phillip Bay foreshore is a consistent booking for weekends in summer. The Mentone Girls Grammar precinct and Mentone Grammar on Mentone Parade are school pickup destinations.Southland Shopping Centre in nearby Cheltenham, about 3 kilometres north, is among the most commonly booked local destinations from Mentone addresses. Monash Medical Centre in Clayton is approximately 10 kilometres north east and is a regular medical transfer booking.

Corporate and Silver Service

For business travellers departing from Mentone, the Silver Service option adds $11 to the metered fare and provides a premium licensed vehicle with a professional presentation. This is commonly chosen for early morning international departures where a confirmed, upgraded vehicle provides confidence for critical travel.

Frequently Asked Questions: Taxi in Mentone

How much does a taxi from Mentone to Melbourne Airport cost?

A taxi from Mentone to Melbourne Airport costs from $112 to $123, metered at a $9.90 flag fall plus $2.20 per kilometre over approximately 46 kilometres.

How long does a taxi take from Mentone to Melbourne Airport?

A taxi from Mentone to Melbourne Airport takes approximately 40 to 52 minutes on a normal weekday, via the Nepean Highway through Parkdale and Cheltenham to the Monash Freeway at Clayton, then the Western Ring Road.

Is there a 24-hour taxi service in Mentone?

Yes. Silver Taxi Melbourne covers Mentone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Can I book a Maxi Taxi in Mentone for a group?

Yes. We run Maxi Taxi in Mentone for groups of up to 11 passengers, which suits families heading to Melbourne Airport with checked luggage. The Maxi surcharge is $17.80 on top of the metered fare, and for four or more it costs less per head than two taxis. Call 0412 456 588.

How do I book a taxi in Mentone?

Call 0412 456 588 to book a Silver Taxi in Mentone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Mentone to Melbourne Airport Taxi

Metered airport transfers with no surge pricing, ever. You see an estimate before you book, and we confirm the fare when we call. We track your flight in real time and your driver waits if delayed, at no extra charge.

from $112 to $123Fare to Tullamarine, plus tolls
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Our Services in Mentone

Airport Transfers

Metered taxi from Mentone to Melbourne Airport and Avalon, estimated before you book. Flight tracking included.

Corporate Taxi

Professional executive transport for businesses in Mentone. Cabcharge and corporate accounts available.

Door to Door

Everyday rides from your door to anywhere in Melbourne: medical, shopping, school runs and more.

Maxi Taxi

Group transport for up to 11 passengers in Mentone. Ideal for families and events.

TAC / WorkSafe

Transport to treatment for TAC and WorkSafe patients on an approved claim, including standing bookings.

Parcel Delivery

Same day parcel delivery from Mentone across Melbourne. Reliable and trackable.

Why Choose Silver Taxi in Mentone?

24/7 availability: we never close, call any hour of the day
Clear, metered pricing: see an estimate before you travel
Licensed professional drivers: background checked and accredited
Real time traffic monitoring: fastest route, on time arrivals
All payments accepted: Cabcharge, EFTPOS, card, and cash
TAC and WorkSafe trips: transport to treatment on an approved claim

Key Locations We Service in Mentone

Our drivers provide pickups and drop offs to and from all key locations in Mentone, including:

Mentone Beach
Mentone Station
Mentone Grammar School
Mordialloc Creek
Mentone Girls Secondary College
Mentone train station and bus stops
Residential streets and apartment buildings

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