Taxi to Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Australian Open

January — two weeks of packed evening sessions. Post-match traffic is the worst of the year for rideshare pricing.

ATP / WTA Tennis

Throughout the year, including Davis Cup and other international tour events at Melbourne Park.

Major Concerts

Rod Laver Arena hosts large touring acts. Friday and Saturday concerts finish late, exactly when Uber surges hardest.

Boxing and MMA

Combat sports events fill the arena and empty all at once. Post-event demand spikes sharply.

AFL Finals

Some finals rounds use nearby venues and overflow affects the whole Melbourne Park precinct.

Family Shows

School holiday shows, Disney On Ice, circus — finish times vary and families with children need reliable transport.

Going to the Tennis with a Group?

A maxi cab carries up to 11 passengers and costs only $16 more than a standard sedan fare. For a group of 6, that is less than $10 per person for a trip that avoids parking, avoids Uber surge, and drops everyone at the door.

Book both directions before the event starts. You pick the departure time, we confirm the price, and the driver is at the address you give us with enough time to get you to Melbourne Park for the first game.

Call to Book a Group Transfer

Group Fare Comparison — CBD to Rod Laver Arena

Fares indicative. Uber range reflects event-night surge pricing variation.

Rideshare on Event Nights

Book Melbourne Taxi

Call 0422 333 880 or book online at bookmelbournetaxi.com.au. Give us your pickup address, the event you are attending, and a departure time. We confirm your booking and fixed fare. On the day, your driver arrives at the address you gave us at the time you chose. For a return trip after the event, book the return leg at the same time and give us an estimated finish time. We will be there.

Yes. Pre-booking is the right way to handle an event night transfer. You lock in your fixed fare before the evening. You are not competing for availability when the crowd leaves. Book both legs, going in and coming out, to cover the whole trip in one call. Call 0422 333 880 or book online.

From the Melbourne CBD to Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park the minimum fare of $39.90 applies. The arena is about 2 km from the city and falls within the minimum fare distance for Melbourne taxis. From inner suburbs like South Yarra, Fitzroy, or Carlton the same minimum fare applies. From St Kilda or Port Melbourne expect $42 to $46. From Brighton or Sandringham around $55 to $62. All fares are fixed and confirmed before your trip.

Yes, particularly after night sessions at the Australian Open and major concerts. The arena holds around 15,000 people. When an event ends, demand for taxis and rideshare services spikes immediately. Wait times stretch and Uber applies surge pricing. Pre-booking a taxi before the event is the direct solution. Your driver is already confirmed and waiting for your message when you are ready to leave, rather than being allocated from a pool alongside thousands of other post-event bookings.

Yes. We service all pickup and drop-off points at Melbourne Park, including Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, John Cain Arena, and the surrounding precinct. Tell us which entrance or exit you are using and we will position the driver at that specific point. Call 0422 333 880 to discuss the exact logistics for your event.

Yes. Our maxi cabs carry up to 11 passengers and cost $16 more than the standard sedan fare. For the CBD to Melbourne Park that is around $55.90 total for the vehicle. Split across 6 or more people that is generally less per head than individual rideshare fares, and significantly less than parking. Book by calling 0422 333 880 or using the online form.