Taxi in Preston
Local cars working Melbourne's north, at your door in minutes. Lock in a fixed price when you book or ride on the meter, any hour of the day.
- Airport $49 fixed
- CBD $29 fixed
- Preston station pickups
Around Preston
Fixed prices to the suburbs next door. Every one of them is on our patch too.
Preston to the airport by car
| Car | Seats | Bags | Meter | Fixed price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | 4 | $44 to $54 | $49 |
| Silver Service | 4 | 4 | $54 to $67 | $61 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 7 | $61 to $75 | $68 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $61 to $75 | $68 |
Day rate from Preston, with the airport fee and any toll included. Evenings, overnight and late weekend nights use the higher published tariff, and the booking form prices your exact time.
Our services in Preston
Booking a taxi in Preston
How much is a taxi from Preston to Melbourne Airport?
A taxi from Preston to Melbourne Airport is about 19.6 km. Book a sedan at a fixed $49 on the day rate, or ride on the meter, which usually lands between $44 and $54 with any toll and the airport fee included. The trip takes roughly 27 minutes in normal traffic. A maxi taxi for a group is between $61 and $75 for the same run.
Do you pick up near Preston railway station?
Yes. Preston railway station is about 0.7 km from the Preston area we cover, and it is one of the most common pickup and drop off points here. Tell us the entrance or platform when you book and the driver will meet you there.
How far is Preston from the Melbourne CBD?
Preston is about 10.4 km from the Melbourne CBD, which is roughly a 15 minute drive in normal traffic. A sedan taxi for that trip usually lands between $25 and $32.
Can I book a taxi in Preston in advance?
Yes. Choose "Book for later" when booking a taxi in Preston and set the date and time you need the car. Advance bookings matter most for early airport runs and hospital appointments, where missing the car is not an option.
Do you run maxi taxis in Preston?
Yes. Maxi taxis seating up to eleven people operate in Preston, along with sedans and larger SUV and wagon vehicles. Once there are five of you a maxi normally costs less than booking two cars, and everyone arrives together.
Is there a taxi available in Preston late at night?
Yes, cars run in Preston 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Evening, overnight and weekend night trips are priced on a different tariff to a daytime trip, which is shown in your estimate before you book rather than added afterwards.
Can I get a taxi with a baby seat in Preston?
Yes. Tick the child seat option when booking a taxi in Preston and tell us the age of the child, and the correct restraint is fitted before the car arrives. A child seat adds $40 to the fare, shown before you book.
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