How to Book a Taxi in Sydney: Ranks, Apps and Pre-Booked Cars Compared

Option 1: taxi ranks

Ranks sit at Sydney Airport, Central Station, Circular Quay and many shopping centres. They are handy for a quick trip when you are already there. Fares run on the meter, except for the NSW Government airport trial where rank taxis from Sydney Airport to the CBD trial zone are capped at A$60 (A$80 for a requested maxi). Read our airport taxi fare guide for the details.

Option 2: booking through an app

Apps are quick to use and show the car on a map. The catch is that prices can move with demand, so peak times, rain and big events often cost more, and a car with a baby seat or room for seven is not always available. Compare the options in Uber vs taxi vs private transfer.

Option 3: pre-booking a fixed-fare car

For airport runs, early starts, cruise days and family trips, pre-booking is usually the calmer choice. With SkyMiles taxi Sydney you get:

• A fixed fare confirmed before you book, with no meter and no surge
• A set pickup time and a driver who arrives at your door
• Flight tracking and meet and greet for airport pickups
• Baby and child seats at A$10 each
• Sedans, SUVs and maxi vans up to 11 seats

What to have ready when you book

• Pickup and drop-off address
• Date and time (for airport pickups, your landing time)
• Number of passengers, large bags and small bags
• Any child seats needed and their type
• Your preferred payment method

With those details, our online taxi booking takes a couple of minutes and shows every vehicle with its fixed price.

Booking for cruises, corporate trips and families

Cruise passengers should allow for terminal traffic on ship days; see cruise transfers Sydney. Businesses can book corporate transfers for staff and clients, and families can choose a family transfer with a baby seat taxi.

Frequently asked questions