Taxi in Watsonia
Local cars working Melbourne's north, at your door in minutes. Choose a fixed price when you book or ride on the meter, any hour of the day.
- Airport $59 to $72
- CBD $44 to $55
- 24/7
Popular trips, priced
Regular taxi, day rate. Fares vary with your exact pickup address, so book online for a fixed price on yours.
Melbourne Airport
Airport run in detailMelbourne CBD
Southern Cross Station
Watsonia pickups
Watsonia is in the City of Banyule, on the Hurstbridge line between Macleod and Greensborough. We pick up from Watsonia station, Diamond Village Shopping Centre, Loyola College and any address in the suburb.
The Ring Road is only a few minutes away, so the airport is about 25 minutes outside peak hour, with no toll.
Watsonia at a glance
- Council
- City of Banyule
- Pickup points
- Watsonia station, Diamond Village Shopping Centre, Loyola College, Watsonia Central Medical Clinic
- To the airport
- About 27.2 km, 25 minutes (33 at 7.30am)
- Route
- Watsonia Road, Greensborough Road and the Metropolitan Ring Road
- Tolls
- None on the fastest route
Around Watsonia
Typical fares to the suburbs next door. Every one of them is on our patch too.
Watsonia to the airport by car
| Car | Seats | Bags | Typical fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Taxi | 4 | 2 | $59 to $72 |
| Premium Taxi (Silver Service) | 4 | 4 | $59 to $72 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 8 | $68 to $84 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $76 to $93 |
Day rate from Watsonia, with the airport fee and any toll included. Evenings, overnight and late weekend nights use the higher published tariff, and the booking form prices your exact time.
Our services in Watsonia
Booking a taxi in Watsonia
How much is a taxi from Watsonia to Melbourne Airport?
A taxi from Watsonia to Melbourne Airport is about 27.2 km. A regular taxi usually costs between $59 and $72 on the day rate, depending on your exact pickup address, with any toll included. Book online for a fixed price on your address, or ride on the meter. The trip takes roughly 25 minutes in normal traffic. A maxi taxi for a group is between $76 and $93 for the same run.
Can you pick me up from Watsonia station?
Yes. Enter Watsonia station as the pickup and say which side you are on.
Do you have a maxi taxi in Watsonia?
Yes. Choose Maxi Taxi when you book and one car seats up to 11 people.
How far is Watsonia from the Melbourne CBD?
Watsonia is about 19.8 km from the Melbourne CBD, which is roughly a 28 minute drive in normal traffic. A regular taxi for that trip usually lands between $44 and $55.
Can I book a taxi in Watsonia in advance?
Yes. Choose "Book for later" when booking a taxi in Watsonia 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 Watsonia?
Yes. Maxi taxis seating up to eleven people operate in Watsonia, along with regular taxis 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 Watsonia late at night?
Yes, cars run in Watsonia 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 Watsonia?
Yes. Tick the child seat option when booking a taxi in Watsonia and tell us the age of the child, and the correct restraint is fitted before the car arrives. A child seat adds $25 to the fare, shown before you book.
What passengers say about us on Google
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