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.
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 |
Taxi fares for Sydney rank and hail trips are regulated under the NSW point to point transport fare rules. Each journey begins with a hiring charge, also called a flag fall. After the trip starts, the fare increases based on distance travelled while the taxi is moving at normal road speeds.
When the taxi slows down because of traffic congestion, traffic lights or temporary stops, waiting time can apply. This helps the fare calculation consider both distance travelled and time spent during the journey.
A Sydney taxi fare calculator depends on the distance travelled, journey duration, pickup and destination, travel time, traffic delays, toll roads and any permitted additional charges. Enter your exact addresses in the taxi fare calculator to receive a route-specific estimate instead of relying on a general citywide price.
Enter your Sydney pickup address, destination and expected travel date and time. The calculator determines the road distance and estimated duration before applying the relevant fare inputs.
The resulting taxi fare estimate may include:
The result is an estimate and not a guaranteed final meter fare.
A Sydney rank and hail taxi fare is generally calculated using the initial hire charge, distance travelled, applicable day or night distance rate and waiting time.
The current published urban maximums include:
No. A taxi fare estimate is an approximate calculation based on distance, time and fare inputs. A taxi fare quote is a price offered by a taxi booking provider before the trip.
The calculator may include the Passenger Service Levy automatically. The NSW levy is $1.20, and when passed on to the passenger with GST, it can increase the trip cost by $1.32.
Want to understand the official rates behind your taxi fare estimate? Read our complete Sydney taxi rates and fare rules guide for current hire charges, day and night distance rates, waiting-time fees, airport fixed fares, tolls and other applicable Sydney taxi charges.
