Estimate a Sydney taxi meter fare using route distance, estimated travel time and selected NSW urban taxi inputs. This calculator is for informational rank-and-hail estimates and does not create or confirm a taxi booking.
Passenger Service Levy is included automatically. Add tolls, any extra stopped/waiting time and other charges only when they apply. TTSS is indicative and is calculated on the estimated metered component, not the manually entered extras.
Use the Taxi Fare Calculator Sydney tool to estimate the cost of a taxi trip across metropolitan Sydney. Enter a pickup point and destination, select the relevant travel time and add expected waiting time if needed. The calculator uses the route distance and current NSW urban fare components to produce an approximate amount in Australian dollars.
You can calculate cab fare in four simple steps:
Choose a complete address from the suggestions rather than entering only a suburb. The Taxi Fare Calculator Sydney then identifies a road route and applies the selected fare schedule.
Explore fare estimates for frequently travelled airport and city routes.
The calculator starts with the hire charge, adds the applicable distance rate and includes user-selected waiting time. This gives you a practical taxi fare estimate for the trip details entered.
Sydney is within the NSW urban fare area. Transport for NSW publishes maximum rank-and-hail fares. A provider may charge less. Booked trips can use a disclosed fare arrangement, so a quote may differ from this taxicab calculator.
Compare a representative New South Wales weekday daytime taxi tariff with published fare structures from other Australian states and territories. Each example uses an 8 kilometre journey with 5 minutes of waiting or low speed travel in a standard taxi carrying 1 to 4 passengers.
| 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 |
The following maximum urban rank-and-hail amounts apply at the time of this update:
| Fare component | Current maximum amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Hire charge | A$5.17 | At the start of the trip |
| Day distance rate | A$2.61 per km | First 12 km |
| Day distance rate after 12 km | A$2.37 per km | Distance beyond 12 km |
| Night distance rate | A$3.10 per km | First 12 km, from 10 pm to 6 am |
| Night distance rate after 12 km | A$2.82 per km | Distance beyond 12 km, from 10 pm to 6 am |
| Waiting or slow-speed rate | A$67.78 per hour | While travelling below 26 km/h |
| Peak-time hire charge | A$2.65 | 10 pm to 6 am on Friday, Saturday and the night before a public holiday |
| Passenger Service Levy | A$1.32 including GST | When passed on to the passenger |
These are maximum regulated components. The Taxi Fare Calculator Sydney uses them to calculate cost of taxi travel under the chosen conditions.
A cab meter calculator cannot rely on distance alone. When a taxi moves at 26 km/h or faster, the distance rate generally drives the metered amount. Below that speed, the waiting-time rate can apply. Heavy traffic, queues and long stops can therefore make the final taxi fare higher than a distance-only cab estimate.
The night distance rate applies from 10 pm to 6 am. A separate peak-time hire charge can apply during specified late-night periods. Choose the correct period in the Taxi Fare Calculator Sydney when you estimate my cab fare.
Your final cab fare may change because of:
Add realistic waiting time in peak traffic. A taxi cost calculator cannot know every delay before travel.
Use the cab ride calculator for trips between Sydney suburbs, the CBD and Sydney Airport. Enter the exact terminal because airport arrangements can affect a taxi cab fare estimate.
A special fixed-fare trial applies to eligible non-booked taxi trips travelling directly from the Sydney Airport Precinct to the Sydney CBD fixed-fare zone. The official fare is A$60 for a standard taxi and A$80 for a qualifying maxi-cab. The trial began on 3 November 2025 and runs for 18 months. It does not apply to every airport route or to booked taxis. For other journeys, use the Taxi Fare Calculator Sydney as a fare-planning guide and check any airport charge separately.
Enter your pickup point and destination in the Taxi Fare Calculator Sydney, choose the expected travel period and add likely waiting time. The tool uses route distance and Sydney urban fare inputs to provide an approximate taxi estimate.
The maximum urban night distance rate is higher from 10 pm to 6 am. A peak-time hire charge may also apply on Friday and Saturday nights and nights before public holidays. Select the correct time when using the Taxi Fare Calculator Sydney.
The calculator includes only the waiting time you select or the assumptions stated in the result. It cannot predict every live delay. Slow traffic can increase the metered fare because the waiting rate applies below 26 km/h.
Tolls are added when the taxi uses a toll road. Check the result breakdown to see what the tool includes. If no toll appears, allow for it separately when you calculate taxi price.
No. TaxiFareCalculators.com provides fare information and estimates only. It does not operate taxis, accept bookings or process trip payments.
Yes. Enter the correct airport terminal and destination. Some direct, non-booked trips from the Sydney Airport Precinct to the defined CBD zone use the official fixed-fare trial instead of a normal calculated estimate.
Enter your pickup and destination above to calculate taxi rate information for your planned journey. The Taxi Fare Calculator Sydney gives you a quick estimate based on the route and selected conditions, helping you plan before you travel while keeping the final metered or booked fare in perspective.
