Taxi Service Footscray
Looking for a reliable taxi service in Footscray? Book Melbourne Taxi provides fast, comfortable, and affordable transport throughout Footscray and surrounding Inner 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. 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 Footscray and Inner West since 2015.
Getting Around Footscray
Footscray is one of Melbourne's most vibrant food precincts and we cover the whole area around Barkly Street, Hopkins Street, and Western Hospital on Gordon Street throughout the day. The airport run from Footscray to Tullamarine starts from $61, and at about 23 km it is a short drive to the airport from the inner west.
Airport Transfers from Footscray
Footscray is approximately 23 km by road from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). Our airport transfer service from Footscray 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 Footscray 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 Footscray
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 $61 | 25–40 min |
| Melbourne Airport, Maxi Cab (up to 11 passengers) | From $79 | 25–40 min |
| Melbourne CBD | From $39.90 | 15–25 min |
| Short trips within Footscray | 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 Footscray
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 Footscray. All maxi cabs are air-conditioned, modern, and driven by experienced chauffeurs familiar with Inner West roads.
Why Choose Our Taxi Service in Footscray?
We track your location and arrive exactly when scheduled, with no waiting around.
Our drivers know Footscray 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 Footscray to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) starts from about $61 on the weekday day rate, or $79 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 Footscray to Melbourne Airport starts from about $79, tolls extra.
Yes. We run around the clock every day, including public holidays, so a taxi in Footscray 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 Footscray to Melbourne CBD is estimated at $39.90 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 Footscray starts from about $66, 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 prompt and great service. Definitely recommend and will use again next time we're in Melbourne. Thank you!
Communication is very good ,reply to messages immediately and follow any instructions you have
Love this service. Always on time. And has really nice drivers
Wonderful service, on-time, friendly booking assistance and drivers. Felt safe, very clean car. We will definitely book with you again. Thank you
Fabulous! Professional, respectful, personable. On time, polite, extremely smooth and efficient trip. I can’t say enough positive superlatives, thank you!
Omer was great to deal with. On time,clean vehicle, safe driving. Definitely will use again.
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! 🙌
100% reliable and reasonably priced service. Lovely cars every time. Always happy to use this service.
Excellent and very professional service. Drivers are very helpful and friendly. The car was extremely comfortable and spotless. Very easy to meet up with our driver on arrival at Melbourne Airport. Fees are very reasonable and you can’t beat the door-to-door service and punctuality. We would highly recommend this taxi service to family and friends.
Wonderful service to get around in Melbourne. Highly recommended.
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Our taxi service covers Footscray and all surrounding suburbs.