Taxi Glen Iris 3146, Silver Service Cabs and Airport Transfers
Silver service cabs and maxi taxis right across Glen Iris. About 13.7 km and 18 minutes to the city, and roughly 37.3 km out to Melbourne Airport, with a fare estimate before you book.
Fares from Glen Iris
Worked out from the real road distance and the Safe Transport Victoria maximum metered rates, the same figures a Melbourne cab meter runs on. Traffic on the day moves the final number, so each one is shown as a range rather than a promise.
| Car | Seats | To Melbourne Airport | To the city centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | $92 to $112 | $32 to $40 |
| Silver Service | 4 | $102 to $125 | $42 to $52 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | $109 to $133 | $49 to $60 |
| Maxi Cab | 11 | $109 to $133 | $49 to $60 |
The airport figure above includes the toll on the run from Glen Iris where one applies. A pickup that starts at the airport rank also carries the $5.26 airport fee, which is why the inbound leg is priced separately on the route page.
Booking a Cab in Glen Iris
Most bookings out of Glen Iris fall into two groups: the run into the city, about 13.7 km, and the run to Tullamarine, about 37.3 km. Neither is a guess. Both are measured on the real road distance and estimated on the meter rates.
If you are travelling as a group, the maxi seats eleven and costs $17.80 more than a sedan on the same trip, which is usually cheaper than sending two cars.
We cover Glen Iris as part of the eastern suburbs, and the neighbouring suburbs listed below are all on the same run, so a job that starts in one and finishes in another is priced the same way.
What We Run From Glen Iris
Cars Available in Glen Iris
Taxis in Glen Iris, Answered
How much is a taxi from Glen Iris to Melbourne Airport?
A sedan works out around $92 to $112 for the roughly 37.3 km run, and a maxi seating eleven around $109 to $133. Those estimates come from the metered rates applied to the real road distance, and they include the toll where the route carries one. The exact total depends on the traffic and the time of day.
How long does it take to get from Glen Iris to the airport?
Around 40 minutes in ordinary traffic, going across the Eastern Freeway and around on the Ring Road, or through the tunnels when traffic allows. Add time in the weekday peaks, and for an international flight most airlines want you at the terminal three hours ahead, so a pickup about 3.7 hours before departure is the safe call from Glen Iris.
Can I book a maxi taxi in Glen Iris?
Yes. The maxi seats up to eleven people and takes 8 large bags, which is the one to book for a group heading to the airport together. It carries a $17.80 surcharge over a sedan on the same trip. Book it online or by phone and say how many bags are coming.
Is a silver service car available in Glen Iris?
Yes. Silver service is Melbourne's premium taxi tier, a better car with a suited driver, and it runs on the same metered rate with a $11.00 surcharge. From Glen Iris that puts an airport run at roughly $102 to $125.
Do you pick up from Glen Iris late at night?
Yes, bookings run around the clock. A late trip is priced on a different tariff: the evening and overnight rate applies from 5pm to 9am, and the higher weekend rate applies 10pm to 4am Friday and Saturday nights, and public holidays. Booking ahead matters more at those hours, particularly for a Glen Iris pickup.
Suburbs Near Glen Iris
The closest suburbs we cover, measured from Glen Iris rather than picked off a list.