Taxi Service Southbank
Looking for a reliable taxi service in Southbank? Book Melbourne Taxi provides fast, comfortable, and affordable transport throughout Southbank 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 Southbank and Inner City since 2015.
Getting Around Southbank
Southbank sits directly across the Yarra from the CBD, home to Crown Casino, Arts Centre Melbourne and the South Wharf dining and convention precinct. Event nights at Crown and performances at the Arts Centre push demand for late night pickups well into the early hours of the morning. The fare to Tullamarine Airport from Southbank starts from $68.
Airport Transfers from Southbank
Southbank is approximately 26 km by road from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). Our airport transfer service from Southbank 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 Southbank 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 Southbank
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 $68 | 25–40 min |
| Melbourne Airport, Maxi Cab (up to 11 passengers) | From $85 | 25–40 min |
| Melbourne CBD | From $39.90 | 10–15 min |
| Short trips within Southbank | 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 Southbank
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 Southbank. All maxi cabs are air-conditioned, modern, and driven by experienced chauffeurs familiar with Inner City roads.
Why Choose Our Taxi Service in Southbank?
We track your location and arrive exactly when scheduled, with no waiting around.
Our drivers know Southbank 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 Southbank to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) starts from about $68 on the weekday day rate, or $85 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 Southbank to Melbourne Airport starts from about $85, tolls extra.
Yes. We run around the clock every day, including public holidays, so a taxi in Southbank 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 Southbank 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 Southbank starts from about $73, 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.
Excellent services, spotless vehicles. Excellent drivers who know their way around (not often the case in Melbourne). Easy booking and immediate confirmation. Highly recommended.
I have worked with Muhammad for over a year now and highly recommend his service to everyone. Always on time, very professional, and incredibly kind, he's the best!
Booking a taxi has never been easier since I found Book Melbourne Taxi. Their user-friendly app makes reserving a cab a breeze, and the drivers are consistently professional and friendly. Whether it's a short trip or an airport transfer, I trust Book Melbourne Taxi for a safe and comfortable ride every time. Definitely a reliable taxi service in Melbourne!
Great service, cars are immaculate, always professional, prompt and easy communication! As a regular customer, this group is highly recommended.
I’ve been dealing with Omer for a couple years now and his service is great. Bookings are always on time, cars are clean, new and the drivers are also very professional. Would highly recommend!
Very clean cab, polite drivers. I was assisted with my luggage bot in and out of the car.
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!
10 stars If i could Exceptional service and brilliant people
Great communication. Arrived 10 mins early and happy to wait. Definitely will use these guys again.
Excellent customer service - arrives early for pick up, luxury clean cars, the best company to use
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Our taxi service covers Southbank and all surrounding suburbs.