Waiting time can be charged when the taxi is stopped or travelling below 26 km/h.
Blue Mountains local government areas use the NSW urban fare structure for taxis hailed on the street or taken from a taxi rank. The figures below are regulated maximum charges, not a guaranteed fare for every trip.
Last updated: August 17, 2026
| Fare component | Day rate | Night or peak rule |
|---|---|---|
| Hire charge | A$5.17 | Same base hire charge |
| First 12 km | A$2.61 per km | A$3.10 per km from 10 pm to 6 am |
| After 12 km | A$2.37 per km | A$2.82 per km from 10 pm to 6 am |
| Waiting or slow traffic | A$67.78 per hour | Applies while speed is below 26 km/h |
| Peak-time hire charge | Not normally added | A$2.65 extra from 10 pm to 6 am on Fridays, Saturdays and nights before public holidays |
Important: These are maximum NSW urban rank-and-hail charges. A booked taxi may use a quoted or provider-set fare, so check the price before confirming a booking.
The meter begins with the A$5.17 hire charge.
The day or night per kilometre rate is applied, with a lower second tier after 12 km.
Waiting time can be charged when the taxi is stopped or travelling below 26 km/h.
The passenger levy, tolls or an eligible peak time charge may be added.
Enter your pickup and destination to calculate an approximate trip cost.
Rates were reviewed against Transport for NSW rank and hail taxi fares and charges. Always check the current official fare information before travel.
Transport for NSW lists the local government areas of Blue Mountains under NSW urban taxi fares for rank and hail trips.
The urban night distance rate applies from 10 pm to 6 am.
Traffic, waiting time, the road route, tolls, the passenger levy, eligible surcharges and provider set booked fares can change the final amount.
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