Clear Alice Springs taxi fare guide based on official Northern Territory Government taxi fare information, covering standard day and night rates, high occupancy fares for 5 or more passengers, prepaid fare rules, card surcharge, airport toll notes and cleaning fee conditions.
Standard fare distance rate for up to 4 passengers, Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm.
Standard fare distance rate for nights, weekends and public holidays in Alice Springs.
High occupancy rate applies for 5 or more passengers, depending on time and day.
If a passenger soils the taxi, the driver can charge a $50 cleaning fee.
Alice Springs taxi fares are calculated by adding flagfall, distance rate and waiting time. The rate depends on whether the trip is during weekday daytime, night / weekend periods, and whether the journey is for up to 4 passengers or 5 or more passengers.
| Fare type | Flagfall | Distance rate | Waiting time | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard fare | $5.30 | $2.39 per km | 10c every 5.4 sec | Up to 4 passengers • Monday to Friday • 6am to 6pm |
| Standard fare | $6.60 | $2.82 per km | 10c every 5.4 sec | Up to 4 passengers • Monday to Friday 6pm to 6am • All day Saturday, Sunday and public holidays |
| High occupancy | Same as active standard rate | $3.14 per km | Same as standard | 5 or more passengers • Monday to Friday • 6am to 6pm |
| High occupancy | Same as active standard rate | $3.72 per km | Same as standard | 5 or more passengers • Monday to Friday 6pm to 6am • All day Saturday, Sunday and public holidays |
Simple breakdown of how an Alice Springs taxi fare is built.
The trip starts with the applicable flagfall amount based on time and day.
A per kilometre charge is added while the taxi is moving under the active fare type.
Waiting time is charged at 10 cents for every 5.4 seconds when the taxi is stopped or moving slowly.
Card surcharge, airport exit toll or cleaning fee may be added if applicable.
These are official NT schedule estimates used for prepaid fares during the prepay period. Actual metered fares can still vary depending on route, road and traffic conditions.
| Distance | Up to 4 passengers | 5 or more passengers |
|---|---|---|
| 5 km | $19.25 | $24.60 |
| 10 km | $32.50 | $43.20 |
| 15 km | $45.75 | $61.80 |
| 20 km | $59.00 | $80.40 |
| 25 km | $72.25 | $99.00 |
| 30 km | $85.50 | $117.60 |
| 35 km | $98.75 | $136.20 |
| 40 km | $112.00 | $154.80 |
Some extra taxi charges can apply in Alice Springs depending on payment method, airport travel conditions and cleaning requirements.
| Extra charge | Amount | When it applies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debit / credit card surcharge | 5% | When paying by debit or credit card | Drivers may add a 5% surcharge on card payments |
| Cleaning fee | $50.00 | If the passenger soils the taxi | Driver can charge a cleaning fee |
| Airport exit toll | Varies | When leaving the airport | Charged by the airport and not part of the metered taxi fare |
| Prepaid fare collection | Estimated metered amount | Between 7pm and 7am, 7 days a week if requested by driver | Prepay is based on the official estimate schedule |
Useful customer-facing notes for Alice Springs taxi fare pages.
Alice Springs taxi drivers may add a 5% surcharge when a fare is paid by debit card or credit card.
If your taxi leaves the airport, you may also have to pay an airport exit toll. This charge is set by the airport and is separate from the metered taxi fare.
In Alice Springs, taxi drivers can request prepayment of the estimated fare during the NT prepay period.
7pm to 7am Prepaid taxi fare requests can apply 7 days a week in Alice Springs. The prepayment is based on the official estimated fare schedule for the taxi area.
The estimate is not a negotiated fixed fare. The final fare is still based on the metered amount and any authorised additional charges that apply to the trip.
Some passengers and trip types are exempt from prepayment.
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If there are 5 or more passengers, the high occupancy per-kilometre rate applies instead of the standard per-kilometre rate.
At the end of the trip, passengers pay the metered fare plus any authorised extra charges that apply, such as a card surcharge or airport exit toll.
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These Alice Springs taxi fare details are based on official NT government pages.
