Taxi Oakleigh 3166, Silver Service Cabs and Airport Transfers
Silver service cabs and maxi taxis right across Oakleigh. About 19.9 km and 25 minutes to the city, and roughly 43.5 km out to Melbourne Airport, with a fare estimate before you book.
Fares from Oakleigh
Worked out from the real road distance and the Safe Transport Victoria maximum metered rates, the same figures a Melbourne cab meter runs on. Traffic on the day moves the final number, so each one is shown as a range rather than a promise.
| Car | Seats | To Melbourne Airport | To the city centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | $104 to $127 | $44 to $55 |
| Silver Service | 4 | $115 to $140 | $55 to $67 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | $121 to $148 | $61 to $75 |
| Maxi Cab | 11 | $121 to $148 | $61 to $75 |
The airport figure above includes the toll on the run from Oakleigh where one applies. A pickup that starts at the airport rank also carries the $5.26 airport fee, which is why the inbound leg is priced separately on the route page.
Booking a Cab in Oakleigh
Most bookings out of Oakleigh fall into two groups: the run into the city, about 19.9 km, and the run to Tullamarine, about 43.5 km. Neither is a guess. Both are measured on the real road distance and estimated on the meter rates.
If you are travelling as a group, the maxi seats eleven and costs $17.80 more than a sedan on the same trip, which is usually cheaper than sending two cars.
We cover Oakleigh as part of the bayside and the south, and the neighbouring suburbs listed below are all on the same run, so a job that starts in one and finishes in another is priced the same way.
What We Run From Oakleigh
Cars Available in Oakleigh
Taxis in Oakleigh, Answered
How much is a taxi from Oakleigh to Melbourne Airport?
A sedan works out around $104 to $127 for the roughly 43.5 km run, and a maxi seating eleven around $121 to $148. Those estimates come from the metered rates applied to the real road distance, and they include the toll where the route carries one. The exact total depends on the traffic and the time of day.
How long does it take to get from Oakleigh to the airport?
Around 44 minutes in ordinary traffic, going through the tunnels on CityLink, or around the Ring Road when the city is busy. Add time in the weekday peaks, and for an international flight most airlines want you at the terminal three hours ahead, so a pickup about 3.7 hours before departure is the safe call from Oakleigh.
Can I book a maxi taxi in Oakleigh?
Yes. The maxi seats up to eleven people and takes 8 large bags, which is the one to book for a group heading to the airport together. It carries a $17.80 surcharge over a sedan on the same trip. Book it online or by phone and say how many bags are coming.
Is a silver service car available in Oakleigh?
Yes. Silver service is Melbourne's premium taxi tier, a better car with a suited driver, and it runs on the same metered rate with a $11.00 surcharge. From Oakleigh that puts an airport run at roughly $115 to $140.
Do you pick up from Oakleigh late at night?
Yes, bookings run around the clock. A late trip is priced on a different tariff: the evening and overnight rate applies from 5pm to 9am, and the higher weekend rate applies 10pm to 4am Friday and Saturday nights, and public holidays. Booking ahead matters more at those hours, particularly for a Oakleigh pickup.
Suburbs Near Oakleigh
The closest suburbs we cover, measured from Oakleigh rather than picked off a list.