Typical Taxi Rates
Sydney
Typical Taxi Rates — Sydney
Tariff checked against the official source (2026-10-10): transport.nsw.gov.au
Sydney rank-and-hail taxis can charge at most AUD 5.17 to start and AUD 2.61 per km for the first 12 km (AUD 2.37 per km after that); a AUD 2.65 surcharge applies 10pm-6am on Friday and Saturday nights, and hailed trips from Sydney Airport to the CBD are a fixed AUD 60 during the current trial.
Taxi Fare Estimator
Estimate your taxi fare in Sydney
Taxi vs Private Transfer
Why travellers choose a private airport transfer over taxi
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi in Sydney?
In Sydney, taxi fares typically start at AUD 5.17 and increase at approximately AUD 2.61 per km. For airport transfers, a private transfer offers a fixed price agreed before you travel.
Is there a fixed-price airport transfer from Sydney?
Yes. Private airport transfers from Sydney are available with a fixed price set before booking — no meters, no surge pricing. Book on Transferhood to see options.
Taxi vs private transfer from Sydney airport — which is better?
Private transfers offer fixed prices, door-to-door service, and a driver who monitors your flight. Taxis in Sydney use meters and prices can vary. For predictable costs, a private transfer is usually the better choice.
Airport Transfers from Sydney
2,000+ airport transfer routes worldwide