Australia 🇦🇺 · 14km to Sydney CBD
Sydney Airport (SYD) — Taxi vs Uber
A taxi from a Sydney Airport rank to the CBD is a fixed A$60, with tolls and the airport fee included. Uber's own figures put an average UberX between Sydney and the airport at A$44.
Prices verified 2026-09-30 — check operator sites before travel.
What each option costs
| Service | Published price | Time | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi (fixed fare to the CBD) Fixed fare from an airport taxi rank to the designated Sydney CBD area since 3 November 2025: A$60 standard taxi, A$80 maxi-taxi for 5 or more passengers. Includes taxes, fees, levies and road tolls. | A$60 | Not published | Sheltered taxi rank at each terminal |
| UberX (Uber) Average from Sydney. 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$44 | 23 min | Uber app |
How the two compare
A taxi from a Sydney Airport rank to the CBD is a fixed A$60, with tolls and the airport fee included. Uber's own figures put an average UberX between Sydney and the airport at A$44.
The fixed fare applies to trips from the airport ranks to the designated CBD area. For other destinations taxis run on the meter. Uber prices move with demand, so the average is a guide and not a quote.
Uber pick-up at T1 International is at Rank C outside Arrivals Hall B for UberX, and Rank B for larger and premium cars. T2 uses the Priority Pick-up Zone and T3 is kerbside at Arrivals.
Good to know
The A$60 fixed fare only applies from an airport taxi rank to the designated CBD area. The only permitted extras are a card surcharge and any cleaning fee.
Prefer a pre-booked private transfer instead?
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Getting out of Sydney Airport
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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How much is a taxi from Sydney Airport?
Taxi (fixed fare to the CBD): A$60. Fixed fare from an airport taxi rank to the designated Sydney CBD area since 3 November 2025: A$60 standard taxi, A$80 maxi-taxi for 5 or more passengers. Includes taxes, fees, levies and road tolls.
How much is an Uber at Sydney Airport?
UberX (Uber): A$44, about 23 min. Average from Sydney. 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 Sydney Airport?
A taxi from a Sydney Airport rank to the CBD is a fixed A$60, with tolls and the airport fee included. Uber's own figures put an average UberX between Sydney and the airport at A$44.
Where do I get a taxi at Sydney Airport?
Sheltered taxi rank at each terminal.