Taxi Service Essendon
Looking for a reliable taxi service in Essendon? Book Melbourne Taxi provides fast, comfortable, and affordable transport throughout Essendon and surrounding Inner North West areas. Whether you need a point to point ride across town, an airport transfer, or a corporate taxi, our professional drivers are ready around the clock.
Our drivers hold Commercial Passenger Vehicle (CPV) accreditation from Transport for Victoria, the government licence required for all for-hire vehicles in Victoria. Every vehicle is GPS-tracked, insured, and cleaned before each booking. You see a fare estimate before you book and there are no hidden fees or surge pricing.
Rated 4.9 stars from 67+ verified Google reviews. Serving Essendon and Inner North West since 2015.
Getting Around Essendon
Essendon sits just 12 km from Tullamarine Airport, making it one of the closest inner suburbs for airport runs, with fares from $39.90. Moonee Valley Racecourse in nearby Moonee Ponds brings steady event traffic on race days. It's a well connected suburb with easy access both to the city and the airport.
Airport Transfers from Essendon
Essendon is approximately 12 km by road from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). Our airport transfer service from Essendon includes flight tracking and luggage assistance, so you're never left waiting. Meet and greet at arrivals is available for $25.
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We also service Avalon Airport and Essendon Fields. Pre-book your transfer at least 2 hours in advance for guaranteed on-time pickup from your Essendon address.
- Flight tracking and real-time updates
- Meet and greet at arrivals ($25)
- Luggage assistance included
- All Melbourne airports covered
- No surge pricing at any hour
Taxi Fares from Essendon
Fares below are for a standard sedan on the weekday day rate unless shown, with tolls extra. There is no surge pricing at any hour.
| Destination | Fare | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) | From $39.90 | 20–35 min |
| Melbourne Airport, Maxi Cab (up to 11 passengers) | From $54 | 20–35 min |
| Melbourne CBD | From $39.90 | 20–35 min |
| Short trips within Essendon | From $39.90 | 5–15 min |
Fares are calculated from a $9.90 flag fall plus $2.20 per km ($2.30 Friday to Sunday, $2.34 from 10pm to 4am), with a $39.90 minimum; tolls are extra. This gives an estimated fare; when we call to confirm your booking we can agree a fixed fare before you travel. Use our fare estimator for an estimate to any address.
Maxi Cabs in Essendon
Travelling with a group? Our maxi cabs seat up to 11 passengers with room for luggage. Good for family airport trips, group events and anything where a regular sedan does not fit everyone in Essendon. All maxi cabs are air-conditioned, modern, and driven by experienced chauffeurs familiar with Inner North West roads.
Why Choose Our Taxi Service in Essendon?
We track your location and arrive exactly when scheduled, with no waiting around.
Our drivers know Essendon and the best routes to save you time.
Clean, air-conditioned vehicles maintained to the highest safety standards.
No surge pricing, no hidden fees. See your fare estimate before you book.
Book any time, day or night. We're always available when you need us.
All drivers are background-checked, licensed, and professionally trained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book online or call 0422 333 880 any time of day. For airport runs, book at least 2 hours before your pickup.
A standard sedan from Essendon to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) starts from about $39.90 on the weekday day rate, or $54 in a maxi cab. Tolls are extra, and the per km rate is a little higher Friday to Sunday and from 10pm to 4am.
Yes. Our maxi cabs carry up to 11 passengers plus luggage, and the maxi fare from Essendon to Melbourne Airport starts from about $54, tolls extra.
Yes. We run around the clock every day, including public holidays, so a taxi in Essendon is there at 3 am or on Christmas Day.
Yes. We are a registered NDIS transport provider, and we also cover TAC and WorkSafe transport.
Yes. We accept Visa, Mastercard and cash with no card surcharge, and corporate accounts can be billed directly.
No. There is no demand pricing at busy times. Fares are calculated from a $9.90 flag fall plus $2.20 per km ($2.30 Friday to Sunday, $2.34 from 10pm to 4am), with a $39.90 minimum; tolls are extra. This gives an estimated fare; when we call to confirm your booking we can agree a fixed fare before you travel.
A standard sedan from Essendon to Melbourne CBD is estimated at $39.90 on the weekday day rate, tolls extra. Use our fare estimator for an estimate to your exact address.
Yes. Book both legs at once and we track your inbound flight. The fare from Melbourne Airport back to Essendon starts from about $41, which includes the $5.26 airport pickup fee.
Last reviewed: July 2026
What Our Passengers Say
Rated 4.9 from 75 reviews on Google. These are real reviews, shown exactly as our passengers wrote them.
Brilliant customer service, swift service, spotless vehicles and great communication. Thank you
The guy was very nice. Help me to put the luggage in the car. Excellent service. Will definitely use him again. Thank you
Communication is very good ,reply to messages immediately and follow any instructions you have
Omar was great. Helped me sort out where to go before check-in. Wonderful stuff.
Very clean cab, polite drivers. I was assisted with my luggage bot in and out of the car.
Booking a taxi has never been easier since I found Book Melbourne Taxi. Their user-friendly app makes reserving a cab a breeze, and the drivers are consistently professional and friendly. Whether it's a short trip or an airport transfer, I trust Book Melbourne Taxi for a safe and comfortable ride every time. Definitely a reliable taxi service in Melbourne!
10 stars If i could Exceptional service and brilliant people
i used them for a very early trip and they were there early. very comfortable ride and very easy process. will be using them many more times
We have engaged Mr Muhammad Imran’s services countless of times now over the past many years, and that’s all because he’s pretty much the best taxi driver we have interacted with. 👍 Muhammad is very professional, courteous, (super) punctual and communicates very well. He also keeps his taxi very clean, and his Lexus SUV taxi is very comfortable and spacious. I can’t recommend him any more, I am certain you will have a very enjoyable and seamless experience with Him.
A quick 5min phone call with Omer and we were able to book a day trip to the Great Ocean Road during the weekend. Our driver arrived on time and was very professional throughout the trip. The car was nice and clean with bottles of water. Overall an amazing service and would book again.
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Our taxi service covers Essendon and all surrounding suburbs.