Sydney Taxis

For reliable, convenient travel in air-conditioned comfort around Sydney, you can choose from many quality taxi services. They are available all hours and most drivers know the major hotels, restaurants and sights.

Various types of taxis are available to suit a variety of needs including standard sedans, luxury limousines, 'maxi-taxis' for larger groups and taxis fitted with disabled and wheelchair facilities.

To arrange a taxi just phone a taxi company direct. You'll find phone numbers for Sydney taxis listed in the telephone directory. Alternatively, wait at a signed taxi rank, located at various locations within the CBD, shopping centres, airports and hotels.

Another option is to hail a taxi by clearly waving your hands to catch the driver's attention. If the taxi light shows 'available for hire', drivers must stop. Exceptions are passengers' offensive behaviour, soiled clothing or appearance or excess luggage.

Fees for a taxi in Sydney vary. You'll generally pay more for nights, weekends, public holidays and peak hours. A small 'flag fall' fee applies, plus a per-kilometre travelled rate. For detailed information, speak with your taxi driver before commencing your journey.

No one travelling in a Sydney taxi, including the driver, should smoke, eat or drink at any time, and only suitably housed animals are permitted.

While Australian taxi drivers don't expect a tip, most will happily accept one.

All Sydney taxi drivers undergoing strict testing so you can rest easy knowing you're safe. Not only that, some taxis are also fitted with security cameras and GPS vehicle tracking systems.