Taxi in Preston
Book a car in Preston for right now or for a set time, and see a fare estimate before you commit. Airport runs, maxi taxis for groups, baby seats and silver service cars.
- Cars available now
- 24 hours, 7 days
- No surge pricing
- 21.8 km to the airport
What the common trips cost
Worked out from the published Melbourne metro tariff and the real driving distance. These are estimates, so traffic and waiting time can move the final figure.
Preston to Melbourne Airport
About 21.8 km, roughly 27 minutes in normal traffic.
Preston to Melbourne CBD
About 11.9 km, roughly 17 minutes in normal traffic.
Preston to the airport by car type
| Car | Seats | Bags | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | 4 | $58 – $71 |
| Silver Service | 4 | 4 | $58 – $71 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 7 | $75 – $91 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $75 – $91 |
Estimates only, based on the published Melbourne metro tariff and the driving distance from Preston. Tolls and the airport pickup fee are included where they apply. Want a fixed price? Choose it on the last step when you book online. For anything unusual, call (03) 9009 0051, email 13taxinorthsuburban@gmail.com or send us the trip.
What we run in Preston
Airport transfers
Tullamarine runs day and night, with your flight tracked.
Maxi taxis
Up to eleven seats with room for the luggage.
Baby and child seats
The right restraint fitted before we arrive.
Silver service
A premium car and a suited driver when it matters.
Corporate accounts
Staff and client travel booked on a company account.
Cabcharge accepted
Cabcharge cards and dockets taken in the car.
Parcel delivery
Documents and parcels driven door to door.
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Booking a taxi in Preston
How much is a taxi from Preston to Melbourne Airport?
A taxi from Preston to Melbourne Airport is about 21.8 km and usually lands between $58 and $71 for a sedan, including the toll. The trip takes roughly 27 minutes in normal traffic. A maxi taxi for a group is between $75 and $91 for the same run.
Do you pick up near Preston railway station?
Yes. Preston railway station is about 0.7 km from the Preston area we cover, and it is one of the most common pickup and drop off points here. Tell us the entrance or platform when you book and the driver will meet you there.
How far is Preston from the Melbourne CBD?
Preston is about 11.9 km from the Melbourne CBD, which is roughly a 17 minute drive in normal traffic. A sedan taxi for that trip usually lands between $28 and $35.
Can I book a taxi in Preston in advance?
Yes. Choose "Book for later" when booking a taxi in Preston and set the date and time you need the car. Advance bookings matter most for early airport runs and hospital appointments, where missing the car is not an option.
Do you run maxi taxis in Preston?
Yes. Maxi taxis seating up to eleven people operate in Preston, along with sedans and larger SUV and wagon vehicles. Once there are five of you a maxi normally costs less than booking two cars, and everyone arrives together.
Is there a taxi available in Preston late at night?
Yes, cars run in Preston 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Evening, overnight and weekend night trips are priced on a different tariff to a daytime trip, which is shown in your estimate before you book rather than added afterwards.
Can I get a taxi with a baby seat in Preston?
Yes. Tick the child seat option when booking a taxi in Preston and tell us the age of the child, and the correct restraint is fitted before the car arrives. The fee for the seat is arranged as part of your fare, not a flat add on charge.
What passengers say about us on Google
“Booked cars for our wedding guests between venues. Everything ran to the minute, highly recommend.”
Sample I.“Sent a parcel same day from Bundoora to the CBD. Cheaper than a courier and delivered within the hour.”
Sample J.“Child seat was already fitted when the taxi arrived in Mill Park. Made the trip with our toddler so easy.”
Sample D.“Flight was delayed two hours and the driver still waited at arrivals. Great communication the whole way.”
Sample F.“Airport run from Epping at 4am, driver was early and helped with the bags. Fixed price was exactly what I paid.”
Sample A.“Late night ride home from the city to Reservoir. Felt safe, fair fare and a friendly driver.”
Sample H.“Booked a maxi for six of us from South Morang to Tullamarine. Plenty of room for the luggage and a smooth trip.”
Sample B.“Use them every week for hospital appointments with my Cabcharge. Always on time and kind drivers.”
Sample E.“Got upgraded to Silver Service for free on my airport booking. Lovely clean car and a very polite driver.”
Sample C.“Quick online booking, saw the price before confirming. Pickup from Craigieburn right on time.”
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