Estimate a Brisbane taxi meter fare using road distance, selected travel time and the current South East Queensland maximum fare inputs. This informational calculator is mainly for rank or hail trips and does not create or confirm a taxi booking.
Rank or hail trips do not have a booking fee. Select the booking-fee option only for an eligible booked Taxi Subsidy Scheme trip or a booked wheelchair-accessible taxi trip for a passenger using a wheelchair. Enter tolls or airport access fees only when they actually apply.
Compare Brisbane’s weekday daytime taxi fares with representative tariffs across Australia using the same 8 km trip and 5 minutes of waiting.
| State or Territory | Representative Day Tariff | Base Fare | 8 km Distance | 5 min Waiting | Example Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Sydney / NSW urban day — $2.61/km | $5.17 | $20.88 | $5.65 | $31.70 |
| Victoria | Melbourne day, Fare Structure 1 — $2.10/km | $5.40 | $16.80 | $3.50 | $25.70 |
| Queensland | Brisbane / South East Queensland day — $2.77/km | $3.80 | $22.16 | $5.20 | $31.16 |
| South Australia | Adelaide metropolitan Tariff 1 — $2.30/km | $4.00 | $18.40 | $3.95 | $26.35 |
| Western Australia | Perth metropolitan Tariff 1 — $2.13/km | $5.40 | $17.04 | $5.08 | $27.52 |
| Tasmania | Hobart Tariff 1 — $2.47/km | $5.40 | $19.76 | $3.74 | $28.90 |
| Australian Capital Territory | Canberra standard weekday day — $2.55/km | $6.15 | $20.40 | $5.32 | $31.87 |
| Northern Territory | Darwin Tariff 1 — $1.95/km | $5.90 | $15.60 | $5.77 | $27.27 |
| Queensland | Cairns / Regional Queensland day — $2.88/km | $3.80 | $23.04 | $5.20 | $32.04 |
Use the taxi fare calculator Brisbane above to estimate the cost of a local taxi journey. Enter your pickup location, destination, travel date and expected departure time to receive an estimated fare based on road distance, journey time and the selected fare conditions.
For South East Queensland rank or hail taxi trips, the estimate generally starts with the applicable flagfall. It then adds the distance charge, stationary or waiting time and any selected fees such as airport access charges, tolls or eligible booking costs.
The result is an informational taxi fare calculator brisbane, not a fixed quote or confirmed booking. The final metered fare can change because of traffic, waiting time, road closures, toll roads, the route taken and other charges.
Brisbane is included in the South East Queensland taxi fare area. The current maximum fare schedule took effect on 1 July 2026 and mainly applies to taxis hired from a taxi rank or hailed from the street.
| Fare component | Current Brisbane maximum fare input |
|---|---|
| Weekday flagfall, 7:00am to 7:00pm | $3.80 |
| Flagfall at all other times | $6.20 |
| Distance charge | $2.77 per kilometre |
| Stationary or waiting time | $1.04 per minute |
| Booking fee for eligible maximum-fare trips | Up to $1.90 |
| Card transaction surcharge | Capped at 5% |
| Brisbane Airport taxi pickup fee | $4.86 |
| Cleaning fee when applicable | Up to $172 |
GST is included in the published maximum taxi fares. Tolls, airport access fees and other permitted costs may be added separately.
The weekday daytime flagfall of $3.80 applies when the taxi trip begins between 7:00am and 7:00pm from Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
The $6.20 starting charge applies:
Before 7:00am or after 7:00pm on weekdays
On Saturdays and Sundays
On Queensland public holidays
The published South East Queensland distance rate remains $2.77 per kilometre, while stationary time is charged at $1.04 per minute
A taxi fare calculator brisbane normally includes four main parts:
Taxi fare estimate = flagfall + distance charge + waiting time + applicable additional charges
The flagfall is the first amount shown on the taximeter when the trip starts. The applicable starting amount depends on the day and time of travel.
After the trip begins, the meter adds $2.77 for each kilometre travelled under the South East Queensland maximum fare schedule.
A longer route will therefore cost more, even when the pickup point and destination are geographically close.
The waiting charge applies while the taxi is not moving. This may include time spent:
Five minutes of stationary time would add approximately $5.20 to the metered fare.
The final fare may also include tolls, airport fees, an eligible booking fee or a card payment surcharge. These charges depend on the journey and payment method.
The calculator uses these components to calculate a cab fare estimate. It cannot predict every delay, route change or fee that may occur during the actual journey.
Queensland maximum fares apply to rank and hail taxi services. They also apply to certain booked trips for Taxi Subsidy Scheme members and passengers who need a wheelchair accessible taxi while travelling in a wheelchair.
Most other pre-booked taxi services are not restricted to the published maximum fare schedule. The booking provider must give the passenger a fare estimate before the journey or agree on the fare in advance.
For rank or hail trips, the driver must use the taximeter even when a fare has been negotiated in advance. The passenger pays the lower of the agreed fare and the metered maximum fare
There is no booking fee when a passenger hails a taxi from the street or enters a taxi directly from a rank.
For a booked trip covered by the maximum fare rules, such as an eligible Taxi Subsidy Scheme or wheelchair accessible taxi journey, the booking fee can be up to $1.90.
Other booked taxi services may use different booking charges. Any booking fee should be included in the estimate provided by the booking service
A taxi collected from the Domestic or International Terminal taxi rank at Brisbane Airport may include an airport access fee. As of the page’s last update, Brisbane Airport lists this fee as $4.86.
Toll road charges may also apply depending on the route used between the airport and the destination.
Tolls, airport access charges and ferry fees may be passed on to the passenger when they are incurred as part of the taxi journey.
The cost depends on the route. A faster toll-road route may cost more than a non-toll route, so passengers can ask the driver about the planned route before travelling.
A transaction surcharge may apply when paying by credit card, debit card or another non-cash payment method. Queensland caps the taxi card transaction surcharge at 5%.
High-occupancy or premium vehicle fares must not be added to a rank or hail journey, regardless of the number of passengers or amount of luggage.
Different prices may apply when a large or premium taxi is booked in advance. The provider should explain the price before the journey starts
There is no separate regulated charge for carrying ordinary passenger luggage. Tolls, airport charges and waiting time can still affect the total fare.
There is no separate regulated charge for carrying ordinary passenger luggage. Tolls, airport charges and waiting time can still affect the total fare.
The figures below are simple distance-only illustrations based on the published South East Queensland flagfall and kilometre rate.
They do not include traffic delays, waiting time, tolls, airport fees, booking charges or payment surcharges.
| Trip distance | Weekday daytime illustration | Other-times illustration |
|---|---|---|
| 2 km | About $9.34 | About $11.74 |
| 5 km | About $17.65 | About $20.05 |
| 8 km | About $25.96 | About $28.36 |
| 10 km | About $31.50 | About $33.90 |
| 15 km | About $45.35 | About $47.75 |
These examples use the following calculation:
Weekday daytime: $3.80 + distance × $2.77
Other times: $6.20 + distance × $2.77
For example, a weekday daytime journey covering 8 kilometres would be:
$3.80 flagfall + $22.16 distance charge = approximately $25.96
If the taxi remains stationary for five minutes, approximately $5.20 would be added.
Brisbane Airport advises that passengers can generally expect to pay approximately $67 to $82 for a one-way taxi trip from the airport to Brisbane City.
The airport access fee of $4.86 and any applicable tolls should also be considered. Travel outside peak periods may take around 20 minutes, but congestion can increase both the journey time and metered fare.
Enter the complete pickup address, hotel, landmark, suburb or Brisbane Airport terminal.
A complete street address normally produces a more useful route estimate than entering only a suburb name.
Add the exact drop-off address. The calculator uses the pickup and destination points to estimate the driving distance and expected journey duration.
Choose when the journey is expected to begin.
The selected date and time help the calculator decide whether the weekday daytime flagfall or the other-times flagfall should apply.
Select any relevant options, such as:
Only choose a charge when it is likely to apply to the journey.
Select Get Fare Estimate to calculate the estimated taxi cost.
Review the displayed distance, journey time and estimated fare range. The result should be used for planning rather than treated as a guaranteed cab quote.
Traffic is one of the main reasons the final meter fare may be higher than a basic distance calculation.
Delays can occur around the Brisbane CBD, Fortitude Valley, South Bank, major stadiums, event venues and airport roads.
Different routes can have different distances, travel times and toll charges. The shortest route is not always the fastest route during busy periods.
Trips beginning at night, on weekends or on public holidays use the higher starting charge under the maximum fare schedule.
A hotel entrance, airport terminal, shopping centre pickup zone or building access road may add distance compared with a general suburb-to-suburb calculation.
Waiting for another passenger, collecting luggage or making an extra stop may increase both distance and stationary time.
Airport pickup fees and toll-road costs are additional to the basic flagfall, kilometre and waiting-time calculation.
A pre-booked taxi provider may offer an upfront price that differs from the rank or hail maximum-fare calculation. Confirm what is included before accepting the trip.
At Brisbane Airport, the Domestic Terminal taxi rank is located in front of the terminal building. The International Terminal rank is on the Level 2 Arrivals Road.
For rank and hail trips in Brisbane, the maximum fare starts at $3.80 between 7:00am and 7:00pm on weekdays, excluding public holidays. It starts at $6.20 at other times. The meter then adds $2.77 per kilometre and $1.04 per stationary minute. Additional fees may apply.
Enter the pickup point, destination, travel date and departure time. The taxi fare calculator Brisbane estimates the cost using the applicable flagfall, road distance, journey time and selected additional charges.
The South East Queensland flagfall is $3.80 from 7:00am to 7:00pm on weekdays, excluding public holidays. The flagfall is $6.20 at all other times.
The maximum South East Queensland distance charge is $2.77 per kilometre from 1 July 2026. Brisbane is included in this fare area.
Brisbane Airport advises that a one-way taxi journey to Brisbane City generally costs approximately $67 to $82. A $4.86 airport fee and any applicable toll charges may also be added.
Most ordinary pre-booked taxi services are not covered by Queensland’s maximum fare schedule. The provider must give a fare estimate or agree on the price before the trip. Maximum fares continue to apply to rank and hail trips and certain eligible booked services.
No. This website provides estimated taxi fare information only. It does not book taxis, allocate drivers, accept payments or confirm transport services.
