Taxi Service Altona
Looking for a reliable taxi service in Altona? Book Melbourne Taxi provides fast, comfortable, and affordable transport throughout Altona and surrounding Western Suburbs areas. Whether you need a point to point ride across town, an airport transfer, or a corporate taxi, our professional drivers are ready around the clock.
Our drivers hold Commercial Passenger Vehicle (CPV) accreditation from Transport for Victoria, the government licence required for all for-hire vehicles in Victoria. Every vehicle is GPS-tracked, insured, and cleaned before each booking. You see a fare estimate before you book and there are no hidden fees or surge pricing.
Rated 4.9 stars from 67+ verified Google reviews. Serving Altona and Western Suburbs since 2015.
Getting Around Altona
Altona Beach is one of the quieter coastal spots in Melbourne's inner west, and the suburb has a relaxed residential feel despite being a short drive from the city. Newport station is nearby for city connections, and the fare to Tullamarine Airport from Altona starts from $73. The Civic Square area is the local hub for cafes and everyday services.
Airport Transfers from Altona
Altona is approximately 29 km by road from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). Our airport transfer service from Altona includes flight tracking and luggage assistance, so you're never left waiting. Meet and greet at arrivals is available for $25.
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We also service Avalon Airport and Essendon Fields. Pre-book your transfer at least 2 hours in advance for guaranteed on-time pickup from your Altona address.
- Flight tracking and real-time updates
- Meet and greet at arrivals ($25)
- Luggage assistance included
- All Melbourne airports covered
- No surge pricing at any hour
Taxi Fares from Altona
Fares below are for a standard sedan on the weekday day rate unless shown, with tolls extra. There is no surge pricing at any hour.
| Destination | Fare | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) | From $73 | 25–40 min |
| Melbourne Airport, Maxi Cab (up to 11 passengers) | From $91 | 25–40 min |
| Melbourne CBD | From $54 | 25–40 min |
| Short trips within Altona | From $39.90 | 5–15 min |
Fares are calculated from a $9.90 flag fall plus $2.20 per km ($2.30 Friday to Sunday, $2.34 from 10pm to 4am), with a $39.90 minimum; tolls are extra. This gives an estimated fare; when we call to confirm your booking we can agree a fixed fare before you travel. Use our fare estimator for an estimate to any address.
Maxi Cabs in Altona
Travelling with a group? Our maxi cabs seat up to 11 passengers with room for luggage. Good for family airport trips, group events and anything where a regular sedan does not fit everyone in Altona. All maxi cabs are air-conditioned, modern, and driven by experienced chauffeurs familiar with Western Suburbs roads.
Why Choose Our Taxi Service in Altona?
We track your location and arrive exactly when scheduled, with no waiting around.
Our drivers know Altona and the best routes to save you time.
Clean, air-conditioned vehicles maintained to the highest safety standards.
No surge pricing, no hidden fees. See your fare estimate before you book.
Book any time, day or night. We're always available when you need us.
All drivers are background-checked, licensed, and professionally trained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book online or call 0422 333 880 any time of day. For airport runs, book at least 2 hours before your pickup.
A standard sedan from Altona to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) starts from about $73 on the weekday day rate, or $91 in a maxi cab. Tolls are extra, and the per km rate is a little higher Friday to Sunday and from 10pm to 4am.
Yes. Our maxi cabs carry up to 11 passengers plus luggage, and the maxi fare from Altona to Melbourne Airport starts from about $91, tolls extra.
Yes. We run around the clock every day, including public holidays, so a taxi in Altona is there at 3 am or on Christmas Day.
Yes. We are a registered NDIS transport provider, and we also cover TAC and WorkSafe transport.
Yes. We accept Visa, Mastercard and cash with no card surcharge, and corporate accounts can be billed directly.
No. There is no demand pricing at busy times. Fares are calculated from a $9.90 flag fall plus $2.20 per km ($2.30 Friday to Sunday, $2.34 from 10pm to 4am), with a $39.90 minimum; tolls are extra. This gives an estimated fare; when we call to confirm your booking we can agree a fixed fare before you travel.
A standard sedan from Altona to Melbourne CBD is estimated at $54 to $59 on the weekday day rate, tolls extra. Use our fare estimator for an estimate to your exact address.
Yes. Book both legs at once and we track your inbound flight. The fare from Melbourne Airport back to Altona starts from about $79, which includes the $5.26 airport pickup fee.
Last reviewed: July 2026
What Our Passengers Say
Rated 4.9 from 75 reviews on Google. These are real reviews, shown exactly as our passengers wrote them.
Very clean cab, polite drivers. I was assisted with my luggage bot in and out of the car.
Reliable, friendly drivers. Cats were extremely clean and comfortable. Would recommend highly.
Great service. Always prompt, drivers polite and happy to chat or not depending on your preference. Great cars often luxury at a taxi price. Highly recommend.
This is my first time using this can and it was very good.cause the driver was on time to my appointment and the driver was very friendly.
Very prompt and great service. Definitely recommend and will use again next time we're in Melbourne. Thank you!
Great service, cars are immaculate, always professional, prompt and easy communication! As a regular customer, this group is highly recommended.
Wonderful service, on-time, friendly booking assistance and drivers. Felt safe, very clean car. We will definitely book with you again. Thank you
Great service, very responsive with communication. Punctual. Car was luxurious. Reasonable price for the car
I’ve been dealing with Omer for a couple years now and his service is great. Bookings are always on time, cars are clean, new and the drivers are also very professional. Would highly recommend!
Superb service, excellent and comfortable ride for 4 of including my parents who are senior citizens. We felt like we were with someone we know for years. Highly recommend Omer and Adeel! 🙌
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Our taxi service covers Altona and all surrounding suburbs.