Perth taxi fares in 2026 - official DoT WA rates, surcharges and route quotes
Perth taxi fares are regulated by the Department of Transport WA (current schedule effective 3 May 2024). T1 day-shift is $5.40 flag-fall + $2.13/km + $61/hour; T2 nights, weekends and public holidays raise the flag-fall to $7.70; T3 (5+ passengers) is $7.70 + $3.19/km + $95/hour. Christmas, New Year's Eve and ultra-peak weekend bands add fixed surcharges.
Key facts at a glance
| Item | Details | Price / Info |
|---|---|---|
| T1 day tariff (Mon–Fri 6am–6pm) | Flag-fall | $5.40 |
| T1 day tariff (Mon–Fri 6am–6pm) | Per km | $2.13 |
| T1 day tariff (Mon–Fri 6am–6pm) | Per hour (waiting) | $61.00 |
| T2 night / weekend / public holiday | Flag-fall | $7.70 |
| T2 night / weekend / public holiday | Per km | $2.13 |
| T2 night / weekend / public holiday | Per hour (waiting) | $61.00 |
| T3 (5 or more passengers) | Flag-fall | $7.70 |
| T3 (5 or more passengers) | Per km | $3.19 |
| T3 (5 or more passengers) | Per hour (waiting) | $95.00 |
| Ultra-peak surcharge | Midnight Fri–3am Sat, midnight Sat–3am Sun | +$4.50 |
| Christmas Day surcharge | 25 December | +$6.40 |
| New Year surcharge | 5pm NYE – 5am NYD | +$7.40 |
| Perth Airport fee | T1, T2, T3 & T4 pickups | $4.00 |
| Dispatch service fee | Eligible jobs | $2.00 |
| Electronic payment surcharge | Card / Cabcharge / wallet | 5% |
Who sets Perth taxi fares?
All Perth taxi fares are regulated by the Department of Transport (DoT) Western Australia under the Taxi Act 1994. Tariffs are reviewed annually; the figures on this page reflect the 2026 schedule.
Fixed quote vs metered - which is cheaper?
A fixed quote is best for airport, cruise terminal and long-distance trips because you lock in the price before you travel and avoid traffic-related meter creep. The meter typically wins on short suburban trips under 6 km.
Worked example - Saturday 1am Joondalup → Perth CBD (metered, T2)
Saturday 1am sits in the ultra-peak band. T2 flag-fall $7.70 + 28 km × $2.13 = $67.34, plus ~35 min waiting/slow at $61/hr ≈ $35.58, plus $4.50 ultra-peak surcharge = ~$107.42 on the meter. Our pre-booked fixed quote is $90 - a guaranteed price with no waiting-time exposure.
T3 - when 5+ passengers are on board
If 5 or more passengers travel together (even for part of the trip), the T3 tariff applies for the whole journey: $7.70 flag-fall, $3.19/km, $95/hr waiting. This is the regulated rate for Maxi 7 and Maxi 10 vehicles carrying full loads - and exactly what we use to price our Maxi fixed quotes.
Surcharges you may see on the meter
Ultra-peak weekend ($4.50, midnight Fri–3am Sat & midnight Sat–3am Sun), Christmas Day ($6.40), 5pm NYE to 5am NYD ($7.40), Perth Airport fee ($4.00 from any terminal), dispatch fee ($2.00), and a 5% electronic payment surcharge if you pay by card. All of these are already baked into our fixed quotes.