Question 1

How is a Melbourne taxi fare calculated?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne taxi fares are calculated using a regulated metered rate set by the Victorian government. The fare consists of a flag fall of $9.90, which is charged the moment you enter the taxi, plus a distance rate of $2.20 per kilometre. A minimum fare of $39.90 applies for short trips. Between 10pm and 4am daily, the night tariff raises the distance rate to $2.34 per kilometre. A $5.26 airport return fee applies for all pickups from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). Tolls are additional and depend on the route taken. No surge pricing applies to licensed Melbourne taxis at any time.

Question 2

What is the flag fall for a Melbourne taxi?

Accepted Answer

The flag fall for a Melbourne taxi is $9.90. This is the starting charge applied as soon as you enter the vehicle, before any distance is covered. It is set by the Victorian government and applies to all licensed taxis including Silver Taxi Melbourne. In addition to the flag fall, the meter charges $2.20 per kilometre for all travel. A minimum fare of $39.90 applies, which covers short trips of approximately 13 kilometres or less. The flag fall does not change based on time of day or vehicle type.

Question 3

Does Silver Taxi Melbourne use surge pricing?

Accepted Answer

No. Silver Taxi Melbourne does not use surge pricing. As a licensed Victorian taxi operator, all fares are calculated using the regulated government meter rate. The standard rate of $9.90 flag fall plus $2.20 per kilometre applies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including public holidays, sporting events, and peak commute periods. The only regulated rate variation is the night tariff of $2.34 per kilometre, which applies between 10pm and 4am on all days. This is a government-set rate, not a surcharge imposed by the operator.

Question 4

How much does a Silver Service taxi cost compared to a standard taxi?

Accepted Answer

A Silver Service taxi costs $11 more than a standard taxi for the same journey. Both use the identical regulated meter rate of $9.90 flag fall plus $2.20 per kilometre. The $11 Silver Service surcharge is fixed regardless of distance. It is the same for a 10km local trip as it is for a 60km airport transfer. Silver Service provides a late-model executive sedan with a professionally presented driver. For a 30km trip costing approximately $75 in a standard taxi, Silver Service would cost approximately $86.

Question 5

What is the taxi fare from Melbourne to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

The taxi fare from Melbourne to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) ranges from approximately $65 to $130 for a standard sedan, depending on your pickup suburb. From Clayton the fare is approximately $70 to $80. From Dandenong approximately $85 to $100. From Frankston approximately $115 to $130. From Pakenham or Cranbourne approximately $120 to $145. All fares include the $5.26 airport return fee that applies at Tullamarine. Silver Service adds $11. SUV adds $17.80. Use the estimator above to calculate your specific route, or call 0412 456 588 for a confirmed quote.

Question 6

Is there a minimum fare for a Melbourne taxi?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The minimum fare for a licensed Melbourne taxi is $39.90. This applies to short trips where the metered distance charge does not reach this amount on its own. For example, a 5km trip would meter at approximately $20.90 but the minimum fare of $39.90 applies instead. The minimum fare covers trips of approximately 13 kilometres or less. It applies regardless of vehicle type, whether standard, Silver Service, SUV, or maxi. For short local trips within Melbourne, the minimum fare is the most common billing outcome.

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