How much does a taxi cost in Adelaide?

The taxi fare in Adelaide depends on various factors. These include the distance to be traveled, the journey duration, the taxi rate Adelaide valid in Adelaide, and possibly the time of day. Based on these components, the taxi fare can be calculated. So that you do not have to do this manually, we offer you the option of calculating it for you free of charge. Simply enter the start and destination addresses of your desired taxi ride into the form above. We will take care of the rest and calculate an estimated price for your desired taxi ride in Adelaide within a few seconds.

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Adelaide?

To create a forecast of the expected taxi fare in Adelaide, we use the current Adelaide taxi rate. This rate was last set on 1 janvier 2024. The Adelaide taxi rate consists of a base fare, various per-kilometer charges, and a time-dependent component for standing and waiting time. Based on the entered start and destination addresses, we first determine the shortest taxi route between these two points. We then use the resulting distance and estimated travel time to calculate an estimated price for your upcoming taxi ride in Adelaide using the taxi rate currently valid there. Of course, the start and destination addresses do not necessarily have to be located in Adelaide. We automatically find the correct rate.

What is the taxi rate in Adelaide?

The base fare is $3.90, the per-kilometer fare is $2.11. Standing and waiting time is charged at $44.60 per hour. Additional surcharges may apply.

Taxi Rate Adelaide | Everything about the Adelaide Taxi Rate

Taxi Rate Adelaide
	Daytime ¹	Night ²
Base Fare	$3.90	$5.20
Price per Kilometer	$2.11	$2.43
Standing / Waiting Time	$44.60 per hour	$44.60 per hour
¹ Day rate valid: Monday to Friday from 6:00 to 19:00. ² Night rate valid: Monday to Friday from 7:00pm until 6:00am. Saturday and Sunday all day.
Valid since 1 janvier 2024 Last checked 2025-02-04

The Adelaide Taxi Rate Explained Simply
Statistics on the Adelaide Taxi Rate
Historical Development of the Adelaide Taxi Rate
Is the Adelaide Taxi Rate from 2024 Still Current?

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This Is How Much Your Taxi Ride Costs with the Adelaide Taxi Rate

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1. The Adelaide Taxi Rate Explained Simply

Officially Set

The Adelaide taxi rate was officially set on 1 janvier 2024. Taxi tariffs in Australia are officially set by cities or districts. The taxi tariff Adelaide was last set in janvier 2024 and published in the official tariff ordinance. It is binding for all taxis and taxi companies within the compulsory driving area and may not be exceeded or undercut. This is ensured by officially calibrated taximeters installed in the taxis.

How the fare is made up under the Adelaide taxi rate:

The Adelaide taxi tariff sets out the way passengers are charged for taxi rides in the city. There are two main charging periods: day and night. The day tariff applies from Monday to Friday between 6:00 am and 7:00 pm. The night tariff applies from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am on weekdays, and all day on Saturdays and Sundays.

For rides taken during the day, the fare starts with a base charge of $3.90. After the journey begins, passengers are charged an additional $2.11 for each kilometre travelled. If the taxi is not moving but the ride is still in progress, such as when waiting in traffic or at a stop, there is a waiting time charge of $44.60 per hour. This waiting time fee is calculated based on the actual waiting time during your trip.

During the night period, the starting base fare is $5.20. For every kilometre travelled after the ride starts, passengers pay $2.43 per kilometre. The waiting time rate remains the same as during the day, at $44.60 per hour.

The total fare for a taxi ride in Adelaide depends on when you travel, the distance covered, and any time spent waiting during your journey. All fares are charged in AUD ($), making it clear and straightforward for passengers to understand the costs before and during their ride.

2. Statistics on the Adelaide Taxi Rate

Rank 8

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the most expensive taxi rates in Australia

3. Historical Development of the Adelaide Taxi Rate

We currently have a total of 2 historical taxi rates for Adelaide in our database.
The oldest rate for Adelaide in our database dates from 2016.
Since then, the rate has been updated on average every 2,648 days.
The current taxi rate for Adelaide shown above was last updated on 1 janvier 2024 and has therefore been valid for 810 days.
Statistically speaking, the next update should take place in 1,838 days.

Update
expected in
1,838 days

The following chart shows the price development from 2016 to today. The calculation is based on a simple 8-kilometer ride during the day with 5 minutes of waiting time.

+12%

(+$2.56)

Overall Rate Development Since 2016

+1%

Average Annual Increase 2016-2026

4. Is the Adelaide Taxi Rate from 2024 Still Current?

We regularly review all taxi rates in our database by researching official publications (official gazettes or municipal regulations) as well as various online sources.

For most rates, we are also informed in advance by the rate-setting authority (city, district, municipality) or by taxi companies or taxi cooperatives, allowing us to include updates at an early stage.

Nevertheless, it can sometimes happen that we miss an update. If that is the case here and you know of a rate update, you can send us a short message via our contact form. We will take care of it as quickly as possible!

I last checked the taxi rate Adelaide 2025-02-04 on 4 février 2025.

This Is How Much Your Taxi Ride Costs with the Adelaide Taxi Rate

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