Typical Richmond taxi fares range from $15 to $84, depending on your destination and the time of day. See the exact figure for your trip below, or use the calculator for a specific address.
| Destination | Typical Fare | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne CBD | $15-$21 | 5-5km |
| Melbourne Airport | $59-$84 | 28-32km |
| Fitzroy | $15-$21 | 5-6km |
Fare estimates last updated: September 2026
Enter your actual pickup and drop-off addresses for a rough fare estimate based on distance. Actual fares depend on traffic, tariff timing, tolls and route taken — this is a guide only, not a guaranteed price.
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Why Richmond Generates Taxi Demand
Richmond sits among Melbourne’s busiest inner-suburban pockets, and its taxi demand reflects a genuine mix of everyday commuters and one-off event traffic. Being adjacent to the MCG means that on match days and event nights, taxi ranks and pickup zones see a sharp spike in short-notice bookings from people who don’t want to navigate crowds on foot afterwards.
Event and Match-Day Travel
Anyone heading to or from the MCG for cricket, football or a concert tends to prefer a taxi over walking through the post-event crush, particularly at night or in poor weather. Drop-offs and pickups near the ground are a constant source of local trips.
Shopping, Dining and Local Business
The Bridge Road shopping strip draws retail visitors throughout the week, while Victoria Street’s Vietnamese dining precinct is a genuine drawcard for evening diners travelling from other parts of Melbourne. Both generate short taxi hops into and out of Richmond, especially at night when people are carrying shopping or have had a drink and prefer not to drive.
Getting To and From Richmond by Taxi
Richmond station is a major train interchange serving multiple lines, which gives the suburb strong public transport coverage for anyone travelling along established rail corridors, backed up by tram coverage through the local streets.
Where Public Transport Works Well
For trips that align with train lines or tram routes, public transport is often the cheapest and most reliable option, particularly during the day when services run frequently and stations are easy to reach on foot from most of Richmond.
Where a Taxi Fills the Gap
The gaps appear late at night, when carrying luggage or shopping, or when a destination sits away from a direct line or tram route. For the Richmond-Melbourne CBD corridor, there’s no verified toll or road detail beyond what individual route pages state, so it’s worth checking the specific route page for that trip before booking. A taxi also makes sense straight after events at the MCG, when stations and platforms are at their most congested.
Taxi vs Train from Richmond
Richmond station’s multiple train lines and tram coverage make it one of the better-connected suburbs for public transport, and for a straightforward trip into Melbourne CBD, the train is usually the cheaper and faster option during normal running hours. A taxi to the CBD runs $15-$21 over 5-5km, which is a reasonable premium if you’re travelling late, carrying bags, or heading out after an MCG event when stations are crowded. For Melbourne Airport, at $59-$84 over 28-32km, a taxi becomes the more practical choice given the distance and luggage involved. Rideshare via Uber or DiDi sits in a comparable range for a typical Richmond trip, non-surge fares of roughly $14-$60, so it’s worth comparing both before booking. In short: take the train when time and cost matter most and your route is well served; take a taxi when convenience, luggage or late-night timing tips the balance.