Taxi Service Richmond
A taxi from Richmond to Melbourne Airport is estimated from $83 in a sedan for the 33 km trip, and from $39.90 to the Melbourne CBD, on a weekday daytime rate with tolls extra. Book Melbourne Taxi picks up in Richmond 24 hours a day. Call or email us and we will confirm a fixed price before your trip.
Looking for a reliable taxi service in Richmond? Book Melbourne Taxi provides fast, comfortable, and affordable transport throughout Richmond and surrounding Inner City 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 Richmond and Inner City since 2015.
Getting Around Richmond
Richmond is one of Melbourne's busiest inner suburbs with Swan Street's restaurants and bars, Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, and the MCG all within easy reach. The fare from Richmond to Melbourne Airport starts from $83, which is a reliable choice for early morning international flights when the city is still quiet. Demand here is steady year round and climbs noticeably during AFL season.
Richmond to Melbourne Airport: Route and Pickups
Richmond is in the City of Yarra, about 33 km by road from Melbourne Airport. The usual route joins CityLink close to the suburb and follows it onto the Tullamarine Freeway. Outside peak hours the trip takes around 32 minutes, and CityLink tolls are added to the fare.
Richmond station, East Richmond station and the shops on Bridge Road and Church Street are all easy pickup points. Epworth Richmond is on Bridge Road (see our airport to Epworth guide), and Rod Laver Arena is a short walk from Richmond station (see our Rod Laver Arena guide). We also cover nearby South Yarra, Hawthorn, Southbank and Glen Iris.
Airport Transfers from Richmond
Richmond is approximately 33 km by road from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). Our airport transfer service from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond
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 $83 | 35–50 min |
| Melbourne Airport, Maxi Cab (up to 11 passengers) | From $100 | 35–50 min |
| Melbourne CBD | From $39.90 | 10–15 min |
| Short trips within Richmond | 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 is an estimate to give you an idea. Call or email us and we will confirm a fixed price before your trip. No surge, no meter, no surprises. Use our fare estimator for an estimate to any address.
Maxi Cabs in Richmond
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 Richmond. All maxi cabs are air-conditioned, modern, and driven by experienced chauffeurs familiar with Inner City roads.
Why Choose Our Taxi Service in Richmond?
We track your location and arrive exactly when scheduled, with no waiting around.
Our drivers know Richmond 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 Richmond to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) starts from about $83 on the weekday day rate, or $100 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 Richmond to Melbourne Airport starts from about $100, tolls extra.
Yes. We run around the clock every day, including public holidays, so a taxi in Richmond 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 is an estimate to give you an idea. Call or email us and we will confirm a fixed price before your trip. No surge, no meter, no surprises.
A standard sedan from Richmond 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 Richmond starts from about $88, which includes the $5.26 airport pickup fee.
Around 32 minutes outside peak hours for the 33 km trip, using CityLink and the Tullamarine Freeway.
Yes. Give us the street number or the nearest cross street on Bridge Road or Church Street when you book, and the driver will pull in as close as traffic allows.
Last reviewed: July 2026
What Our Passengers Say
Rated 4.9 from 76 reviews on Google. These are real reviews, shown exactly as our passengers wrote them.
Communication is very good ,reply to messages immediately and follow any instructions you have
Best drive in Melbourne. I have very smooth ride to airport.
Fabulous! Professional, respectful, personable. On time, polite, extremely smooth and efficient trip. I can’t say enough positive superlatives, thank you!
Love this service. Always on time. And has really nice drivers
Excellent service! They were on time and sent us an appropriate car to fit in all luggages. Driver Najaam was very professional and courteous. We are so satisfied with your services and would like to use it when we get back from our holidays for our trip back home.Thanks again
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.
Don’t ever line up at the cab rank in Melbourne again ( or take a cab from town) Omer’s fleet are first class .. text to book and you’re set .. fabulous service
Very prompt and great service. Definitely recommend and will use again next time we're in Melbourne. Thank you!
Great service, very responsive with communication. Punctual. Car was luxurious. Reasonable price for the car
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.
We Also Serve Nearby Areas
Our taxi service covers Richmond and all surrounding suburbs.
Local airport guides near Richmond: Southbank