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Fixed Fare Taxi
Book your next trip with a Fixed Fare Taxi from 13cabs and lock in your fare upfront, so you always know exactly what you’ll pay before you ride. No traffic delays, no toll surprises, no late-night surcharges. Just your price, set before the trip begins.
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Fits you and your luggage
Especially if you have odd or oversized items.
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Like all 13cabs vehicles.
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How a fixed fare taxi works
A Fixed Fare Taxi locks in your taxi fare before your trip begins. With 13cabs, you see the price upfront, agree to it, and that’s exactly what you pay when you arrive. No meter running, no surprises at the end.
The fare structure is straightforward. 13cabs calculates your price based on the fastest available route, factoring in distance, trip time, traffic conditions, state government fees and tolls. Once you lock it in, that price holds for the entire trip, even if traffic slows you down or the route takes longer than expected.
This works differently from hailing a cab from a taxi rank. Rank and hail trips run on a metered fare, where the total fare builds as you travel. By contrast, a fixed fare with 13cabs is only available when you book in advance through the App or website and actively select the Fixed Price option before confirming.
Fixed fare vs. metered fare
The main difference between a Fixed Fare and a Metered Fare is knowing your total cost upfront.
If you want total certainty, go with a Fixed Price. You’ll get a fare estimate before the trip starts, and that price is locked in. Even if you hit heavy traffic or the trip takes longer than expected, the price stays the same. Since 13cabs never uses surge pricing, it’s the best way to stay in control of your budget.
A Metered Fare works a little differently. The price builds as you travel based on distance and time, with the final total confirmed at the end of the ride. This is the default option if you hail a taxi on the street or pick one up from a taxi rank.
When does a fixed fare apply?
A fixed fare applies when you book through the 13cabs App or website and select the Fixed Price option before confirming. It’s not applied automatically, so make sure you select it when it appears.
Fixed fares come into their own during peak times, on public holidays and for trips into the CBD, when metered fares can climb quickly. Your price is locked in regardless of traffic or time of day. And since 13cabs never applies surge pricing, you’re covered before you even step in the cab.
Just enter your pickup and drop-off locations to see if a fixed fare is available for your trip. If one applies, the price shows up before you confirm. Pay by card to lock it in, and that’s the price you pay.
What vehicles can I get a fixed fare on?
Fixed fares are available across a range of 13cabs vehicle options, from a standard taxi for solo travel to a MAXI TAXI for larger groups. Whichever you choose, our professional taxi Drivers are always police-checked, uniformed and ready to go.
Choose the vehicle that suits your trip:
- Full-size sedan for everyday trips, seating up to four passengers comfortably.
- SUV for extra room, fitting up to six passengers with luggage. Available in most states.
- MAXI TAXI for groups of up to 10 passengers.
- Airport transfer for stress-free drop-offs to Sydney Airport, Melbourne Airport, Brisbane Airport, Adelaide Airport and Perth Airport.
- Taxi for Pets for safe, comfortable travel with your pet.
- Parcel delivery for same-day, door-to-door sending when you need something there fast.
Not sure which vehicle fits your trip? Check the 13cabs taxi services page to compare options before you book.
How to book a fixed fare taxi with 13cabs
Book a Fixed Fare Taxi with 13cabs through the App or website. Enter your pickup and drop-off locations, select the Fixed Price option and pay by card to lock in your fare. That price won’t change from that point forward, regardless of traffic or travel time.
Want a price guide first? Use the Fare Calculator before you book. Pop in your pickup and drop-off locations, and your fare estimate appears straight away. It’s especially useful for airport drop-offs or longer trips where knowing the cost upfront matters.
We accept a range of payment options so you can pay however suits you:
- Credit card
- Debit card
- Cabcharge
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- PayPal
- Cash
Prefer to talk to someone? Call 13 2227, available 24/7. There are plenty of reasons to choose 13cabs as your trusted taxi company, from no surge pricing to a reliable transport service across Australia with professional, police-checked Drivers and a taxi booking service available around the clock.