Taxi Service Northcote
Looking for a reliable taxi service in Northcote? Book Melbourne Taxi provides fast, comfortable, and affordable transport throughout Northcote and surrounding Inner North 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 Northcote and Inner North since 2015.
Getting Around Northcote
Northcote's High Street is one of the most active bar and restaurant strips in Melbourne's inner north, and late night taxi demand here on weekends is some of the highest we see outside the CBD. The fare to Tullamarine from Northcote starts from $59, and early morning airport bookings are very common from Northcote's professional population.
Airport Transfers from Northcote
Northcote is approximately 22 km by road from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). Our airport transfer service from Northcote 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 Northcote 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 Northcote
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 $59 | 25–40 min |
| Melbourne Airport, Maxi Cab (up to 11 passengers) | From $77 | 25–40 min |
| Melbourne CBD | From $39.90 | 15–25 min |
| Short trips within Northcote | 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 Northcote
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 Northcote. All maxi cabs are air-conditioned, modern, and driven by experienced chauffeurs familiar with Inner North roads.
Why Choose Our Taxi Service in Northcote?
We track your location and arrive exactly when scheduled, with no waiting around.
Our drivers know Northcote 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 Northcote to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) starts from about $59 on the weekday day rate, or $77 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 Northcote to Melbourne Airport starts from about $77, tolls extra.
Yes. We run around the clock every day, including public holidays, so a taxi in Northcote 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 Northcote 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 Northcote starts from about $64, 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.
Love this service. Always on time. And has really nice drivers
The guy was very nice. Help me to put the luggage in the car. Excellent service. Will definitely use him again. Thank you
Brilliant customer service, swift service, spotless vehicles and great communication. Thank you
Omar was great. Helped me sort out where to go before check-in. Wonderful stuff.
On time with smooth driving and fantastic communication.
I had the opportunity to use his services several times, drivers really nice and good vibes, excellent driving, always on time! You will not be disappointed. I recommend it!
Have been using Omer and his group for nearly a year now for my regular airport runs at all times of day. He and the other drivers are unfailingly prompt, courteous, friendly, and are good communicators. Their cars are modern, clean and well-kept, and they are very smooth drivers (a rare skill these days). They have also made my wife feel very comfortable for her own solo journeys. Highly recommend Omer and his group.
Prompt and courteous service. Highly recommend and very happy to use again when I’m back in Melbourne.
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! 🙌
Excellent service and communication, prestige clean cars and very friendly professional drivers. Most efficient and comfortable services I have experienced in 15 years of business!