Official Taxi
AUD 65-85 to CBD (metered) + AUD 6 airport fee
25-45 min
Silver Top / 13CABS (Victorian Commercial Passenger Vehicles-licensed)
Uber
AUD 60-90 (varies with surge)
T1 + T4 designated ride-share pickup zones
Cheapest way
SkyBus to Southern Cross Station AUD 24 — 20 min direct.
Where to catch an official taxi
T1 + T2 + T3 arrivals — outside baggage claim, follow "Taxi" signs
How to avoid taxi scams at Melbourne Tullamarine
- AUD 6 airport levy is legitimate — added to all fares.
- Only use official ranks — anyone offering rides in arrivals is illegal.
- SkyBus is the cheapest alternative + faster than taxi during peak hour.
Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.
Getting out of Melbourne (MEL)
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.
Check transfer pricesRenting a car instead? Compare rentals with free cancellation.Currency
AUD
English-friendly
High
Tipping
10% for good service.