Taxi Fares in Sydney

Current Fares - Effective From 27 August 2007

Hiring Charges: $3.00
Distance Rate:
Tariff 1: $1.79 per kilometre Between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily
Tariff 2: Tariff 1 + 20% Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily
Radio Booking fee: $1.60 surcharge in addition to the fare.
Waiting time: $46.20 per hour (72.17c per minute - less than 25.77 KPH)
Luggage Rates:
First 25kg no charge - then 10c for each subsequent 25kg or part thereof. Maximum payable 55c
Toll and ferry Charges:

The hirer must pay all road, bridge, ferry, tunnel and airport tolls that apply to the journey.

Maxi Cabs:
Except in the case of a multiple hiring, where 75% of the authorised fare applies, all the above maximum fares and charges apply only in the case of the maxi-cab hire from a taxi zone or hailed on the street to carry up to 5 passengers. For any other hiring (except a multiple hiring) up to 150% of the above maximum fares and charges may be charged.

Note: A return toll is payable on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and in the Sydney Harbour Tunnel. Any electronic toll administration fee is not payable by the hirer.