Metered Taxis
Description: Licensed taxis with meters and credit card terminals
Avg Fare: $2-3/km + $5 flag fall
Tips: Tipping not required but rounding up appreciated
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Taxis and ride services in Australia
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Taxi services in Australia
Ride and taxi apps in Australia
Uber
Coverage: All major cities
Avg Cost: $1.50-2.50/km
DiDi
Coverage: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Avg Cost: $1.40-2.30/km
Ola
Coverage: Major cities
Avg Cost: $1.50-2.40/km
Taxis and Ride Services questions for Australia
Are taxis in Australia expensive?
Moderate; Sydney airport to city is $45-60, ride-hailing apps often cheaper.
Do Australian taxis accept credit cards?
Yes, all licensed taxis accept credit cards; ride-hailing apps use in-app payment.
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