Australia 🇦🇺 · 19km to Brisbane City
Brisbane Airport (BNE) — Taxi vs Uber
Brisbane Airport estimates A$67–82 for a taxi to Brisbane City, plus a A$4.86 airport fee and any tolls. Uber's own figures put an average UberX between Brisbane and the airport at A$46.
Prices verified 2026-09-30 — check operator sites before travel.
What each option costs
| Service | Published price | Time | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi (metered) The airport's own estimate for a one-way trip to Brisbane City. A A$4.86 airport fee is added, and toll roads are extra. | A$67–82 | About 20 min outside peak periods | Domestic: rank at the front of the terminal. International: Level 2 Arrivals Road, out the doors and to the left |
| UberX (Uber) Average from Brisbane. Uber's own average for the past month, city to airport. Not a quote: the price on the day depends on demand, route and tolls. | A$46 | 22 min | Uber app |
How the two compare
Brisbane Airport estimates A$67–82 for a taxi to Brisbane City, plus a A$4.86 airport fee and any tolls. Uber's own figures put an average UberX between Brisbane and the airport at A$46.
Rideshare trips from the airport carry the same A$4.86 fee. Uber's average is for rides to the airport.
Rideshare pick-up at the International Terminal is at the end of the building, down the ramp past The Coffee Club. At the Domestic Terminal it is on the central road either side of the Skywalk.
Good to know
Both taxis and rideshare add the A$4.86 airport fee on trips from the airport, and tolls are charged on top of either.
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How much is a taxi from Brisbane Airport?
Taxi (metered): A$67–82. The airport's own estimate for a one-way trip to Brisbane City. A A$4.86 airport fee is added, and toll roads are extra.
How much is an Uber at Brisbane Airport?
UberX (Uber): A$46, about 22 min. Average from Brisbane. Uber's own average for the past month, city to airport. Not a quote: the price on the day depends on demand, route and tolls.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi at Brisbane Airport?
Brisbane Airport estimates A$67–82 for a taxi to Brisbane City, plus a A$4.86 airport fee and any tolls. Uber's own figures put an average UberX between Brisbane and the airport at A$46.
Where do I get a taxi at Brisbane Airport?
Domestic: rank at the front of the terminal. International: Level 2 Arrivals Road, out the doors and to the left.