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Official Canberra Airport Taxi Rates & Fares

Canberra Airport taxi rates given here are in the local currency (AUD or Australian Dollar). Use our currency converter or the cheat sheet to the left if you would like to convert to your currency.


  • Sample Canberra Airport taxi fares are:


    • City centre: AUD 25 (AUD 30 off-peak)
    • Belconnen: AUD 40 (AUD 45)
    • Gungahlin: AUD 45 (AUD 50)
    • Phillip: AUD 35 (AUD 40)
    • Tuggeranong: AUD 45 (AUD 55)

     

    Off-peak periods are 21:00-06:00, weekends and holidays.

     

    There is an airport pickup surcharge of AUD 2.



 
Canberra Taxi Payment: Cash • Some taxis are happy to accept credit cards
  • Always confirm with your Canberra Airport taxi driver if they take credit or bank cards and if there are any card fees.


Canberra Taxi Tipping Recommendation: Tipping optional, Round up to next bill/large coin



Official Canberra Airport Taxi Details

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Canberra Airport taxi service is readily available. Follow the signs to the new indoor taxi rank. You will find a lounge and TVs where you can wait in comfort, if there is a long queue.

 

Official taxi companies operating from Canberra Airport are: Cabxpress, Canberra Elite and Queanbeyan Taxi Co-op. Official Canberra Airport taxis should be used at all times, for safety and also to avoid overcharging.

 

If you arrive during an off-peak period and no taxis are available, visit the customer service office and a member of the team will organise one for you. Canberra Airport taxi rank staff, or customer service, can arrange wheelchair taxis (or book ahead). 

 

The Canberra Airport to city trip into the city takes about 15-20 minutes, but during peak times (such as when Parliament is sitting), queue delays of 15+ minutes are not unusual.

 

The Canberra Airport taxi meters in Canberra start at a basic fare, although additional charges may be made for luggage, late-night driving and travel on public holidays, so ask the taxi driver about these before leaving.

 

 




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Last Updated: 13 Sep 2023