How do I get a cab from Melbourne Airport / Tullamarine (MEL) to my hotel, and how much in local currency?

Melbourne Airport lists taxi, rideshare and bus options. Use official taxi ranks or the signed rideshare pickup area and compare the journey to your actual hotel. Ask whether the AUD fare includes airport access fees and tolls; congestion and your destination affect the total. Check the airport’s current options rather than assuming an airport rail service is operating. Confirm your booking is MEL, not Avalon.

Reference guidance reviewed 22 October 2026; current fares, entry rules, services and warnings must be checked with the linked authority.