Clear Perth taxi fare guide based on official Western Australia Government information last reviewed in June 2026, covering metropolitan rank or hail taxi fares, tariff periods, detention charges, non-cash surcharge, listed surcharges, contract fare notes and regional fare schedule references.
Applies Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm in Perth metropolitan rank or hail trips.
Applies for metro night, weekend and public holiday rank or hail taxi fares.
Used for large vehicles, 5+ passengers or certain wheelchair-accessible vehicle trips.
Ultra peak, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and other listed charges may apply where relevant.
These are the maximum taxi fares for rank or hail taxi trips in the Perth metropolitan region. Drivers can charge less, but they cannot charge above the listed maximum fare schedule where a regulated rank or hail fare applies.
| Fare component | Amount | When it applies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tariff 1 flagfall | $5.40 | Monday to Friday 6:00 am to 6:00 pm | Standard Perth metro daytime fare |
| Tariff 1 distance | $2.13/km | During Tariff 1 trip | Per kilometre charge |
| Tariff 2 flagfall | $7.70 | Monday to Friday 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, all day Saturday, Sunday and public holidays | Night / weekend / holiday start fare |
| Tariff 2 distance | $2.13/km | During Tariff 2 trip | Per kilometre charge |
| Tariff 3 flagfall | $7.70 | Large vehicle, 5+ passengers, or qualifying wheelchair-accessible trip | Special metro tariff |
| Tariff 3 distance | $3.19/km | During Tariff 3 trip | Higher per kilometre rate |
| Detention charge | $61/hr | Tariff 1 and Tariff 2 | Applied when taxi is detained / waiting |
| Tariff 3 detention | $95/hr | Tariff 3 trip | Large vehicle / 5+ passenger / WAT-related tariff |
Simple breakdown of how a Perth rank or hail fare is usually built under the metropolitan fare schedule.
The trip starts with the applicable tariff flagfall depending on time and service type.
A per kilometre amount is added during the trip under Tariff 1, Tariff 2 or Tariff 3.
Waiting or detained time can be charged using the listed hourly detention rate.
Approved surcharges, call out fee and other allowed charges may be added only where the fare schedule allows it.
This distinction helps passengers understand which Perth metropolitan tariff may apply.
These are extra charges listed in the Perth metropolitan fare schedule when the relevant condition applies. Not every Perth taxi trip will include these charges.
WA requires important fare schedule information to be available to passengers.
Fare schedule information should be displayed in a way that is visible and clear to the hirer inside the taxi.
This helps passengers understand what tariff applies, what the fare schedule includes and what listed extra amounts may be charged.
A contract fare is an agreed amount payable for the trip, or to use a charter vehicle, and it must be agreed before the trip starts.
Useful passenger-facing notes for a Perth taxi fare page.
Drivers should not charge a passenger for unauthorised services or other unauthorised trip charges.
Even where contract or agreed fare information is used, passengers should still be given clear pricing information before the trip begins.
WA also publishes separate taxi fare schedules for regional divisions outside the Perth metropolitan region.
Helpful note for users deciding whether the Perth rates on this page apply to their trip.
These Perth taxi fare details are based on the official Western Australia transport page. WA’s official page states that the maximum metered rank or hail taxi fares shown in the schedule must not be exceeded.
