Everything about the Brisbane Taxi Rate

Contents

1. The Brisbane Taxi Rate Explained Simply
2. Statistics on the Brisbane Taxi Rate
3. Historical Development of the Brisbane Taxi Rate
4. Is the Brisbane Taxi Rate from 2024 Still Current?

1. The Brisbane Taxi Rate Explained Simply

Officially Set

The Brisbane taxi rate was officially set on 1 juillet 2024. Taxi tariffs in Australia are officially set by cities or districts. The taxi tariff Brisbane was last set in juillet 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 Brisbane taxi rate:

The Brisbane taxi tariff provides a clear structure for how passengers are charged for their taxi journeys. During the day, from Monday to Saturday between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, the fare starts with a base rate of $3.60. After the initial base fare, the cost increases by $2.62 for each additional kilometre travelled. If the taxi is stopped in traffic or moving slowly, there is a waiting time charge of $58.80 per hour.

At night and on Sundays, different rates apply. From Monday to Saturday between 7:00 pm and 7:00 am, and all day Sunday, the fare starts with a base rate of $5.80. For all distances travelled beyond the initial base, the charge is $2.62 per kilometre, matching the daytime rate for distance. The waiting time fee does not change and remains at $58.80 per hour during these times.

Calculating your fare is straightforward with the Brisbane taxi tariff. The total fare is made up of the base fare, plus the per kilometre charge for the distance you travel, and any waiting time if the vehicle is delayed or stationary. These charges automatically appear on the taxi meter, making it easy for passengers to see how their fare is calculated throughout the journey.

This tariff is designed to be transparent and easy to understand for all passengers. By knowing the rates for both the day and night periods, as well as the waiting time charge, passengers can plan their trips with confidence and clarity, whether they are travelling during the week, at night, or on Sundays in Brisbane.

2. Statistics on the Brisbane Taxi Rate

The following chart shows the price development from 2013 to today. The calculation is based on a simple 8-kilometer ride during the day with 5 minutes of waiting time.

4. Is the Brisbane 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 Brisbane 2025-02-04 on 4 février 2025.