Taxi Service Chelsea
Looking for a reliable taxi service in Chelsea? Book Melbourne Taxi provides fast, comfortable, and affordable transport throughout Chelsea and surrounding Frankston Line 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 Chelsea and Frankston Line since 2015.
Getting Around Chelsea
Chelsea is a bayside suburb on the Frankston train line, sitting just south of Mordialloc with easy beach access along Port Phillip Bay. Weekend and summer demand for rides to and from the beach is high, and airport runs are a regular booking from this area. The fare to Tullamarine Airport from Chelsea starts from $166.
Airport Transfers from Chelsea
Chelsea is approximately 71 km by road from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). Our airport transfer service from Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea
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 $166 | 55–80 min |
| Melbourne Airport, Maxi Cab (up to 11 passengers) | From $184 | 55–80 min |
| Melbourne CBD | From $112 | 45–60 min |
| Short trips within Chelsea | 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 and we confirm your fare when we call to confirm the booking. Use our fare estimator for an estimate to any address.
Maxi Cabs in Chelsea
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 Chelsea. All maxi cabs are air-conditioned, modern, and driven by experienced chauffeurs familiar with Frankston Line roads.
Why Choose Our Taxi Service in Chelsea?
We track your location and arrive exactly when scheduled, with no waiting around.
Our drivers know Chelsea 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 Chelsea to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) starts from about $166 on the weekday day rate, or $184 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 Chelsea to Melbourne Airport starts from about $184, tolls extra.
Yes. We run around the clock every day, including public holidays, so a taxi in Chelsea 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 and we confirm your fare when we call to confirm the booking.
A standard sedan from Chelsea to Melbourne CBD is estimated at $112 to $123 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 Chelsea starts from about $171, 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.
I 100% recommend Book Melbourne Taxi. They are very accommodating, always respond quickly, and have never failed us. Even with last-minute or rush bookings, they consistently manage to find a taxi that suits my family’s preferences. Their service is reliable, efficient, and stress-free every time.
We have engaged Mr Muhammad Imran’s services countless of times now over the past many years, and that’s all because he’s pretty much the best taxi driver we have interacted with. 👍 Muhammad is very professional, courteous, (super) punctual and communicates very well. He also keeps his taxi very clean, and his Lexus SUV taxi is very comfortable and spacious. I can’t recommend him any more, I am certain you will have a very enjoyable and seamless experience with Him.
Wonderful service. Absolutely 5 star. Would highly recommend to anyone. I rarely review anything but Omer’s service and business is particularly good. Thankyou Omer and team.
A quick 5min phone call with Omer and we were able to book a day trip to the Great Ocean Road during the weekend. Our driver arrived on time and was very professional throughout the trip. The car was nice and clean with bottles of water. Overall an amazing service and would book again.
Fantastic service and quality from start to finish highly recommend
Very clean cab, polite drivers. I was assisted with my luggage bot in and out of the car.
i used them for a very early trip and they were there early. very comfortable ride and very easy process. will be using them many more times
On time with smooth driving and fantastic communication.
Communication is very good ,reply to messages immediately and follow any instructions you have
Very prompt and great service. Definitely recommend and will use again next time we're in Melbourne. Thank you!