Looking for a reliable taxi service in Essendon? Book Melbourne Taxi provides fast, comfortable, and affordable transport throughout Essendon and surrounding Inner North West 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. With fixed pricing and no hidden fees, your fare is locked at the time of booking, not calculated on arrival.
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Essendon sits just 14km from Tullamarine Airport, making it one of the closest inner suburbs for airport runs, with a flat fare of $70. Moonee Valley Racecourse in nearby Moonee Ponds brings steady event traffic on race days. It's a well connected suburb with easy access both to the city and the airport.
Essendon is approximately 14 km from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). Our airport transfer service from Essendon includes flight tracking, meet & greet, and luggage assistance, so you're never left waiting.
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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 Essendon address.
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 Essendon. All maxi cabs are air-conditioned, modern, and driven by experienced chauffeurs familiar with Inner North West roads.
We track your location and arrive exactly when scheduled, with no waiting around.
Our drivers know Essendon and the best routes to save you time.
Clean, air-conditioned vehicles maintained to the highest safety standards.
No surge pricing, no hidden fees. Know your fare 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.
You can book online through our website or call 0422 333 880 any time of day. For airport runs, we recommend booking at least 2 hours before your pickup. Once your booking is in, we call you to confirm the details and your driver is assigned.
The fixed fare from Essendon to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is $70. That covers the full trip and all road tolls with nothing added at the end. For a maxi cab it is $86. A small night surcharge applies for trips between 10 pm and 4 am.
Yes. Our maxi cabs carry up to 11 passengers plus luggage, which makes them good for family airport trips, group outings and event pickups in Essendon. The maxi fare to Melbourne Airport is $86. Book online or call 0422 333 880.
We run around the clock, every day including public holidays. Taxis in Essendon are available at 3 am, at 6 pm on a Sunday, and on Christmas Day. Just book online or call 0422 333 880 and we will confirm your pickup.
Yes. We are a registered NDIS transport provider and we offer direct plan billing. Our drivers know how to assist passengers with mobility or accessibility needs. We also cover TAC and WorkSafe transport.
We accept Visa, Mastercard and cash. You pay at the end of the trip and there is no card surcharge. NDIS and corporate accounts can be set up for direct billing so there is nothing to pay on the day.
No. The fare you are quoted when you book is what you pay. It does not change because of traffic, road works or the time of day. We lock in the price at the time of booking and that is the amount on your receipt.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Our taxi service covers Essendon and all surrounding suburbs.