Taxi and Rideshare Services

Metered taxis and rideshare cars run 24/7 at PER

After midnight arrivals into T1 or T3, Taxi and Rideshare Services are usually the fastest way out of Perth Airport, especially if you’re heading to suburbs like Canning Vale or Wanneroo that can sit 20–30 km from the terminals. Taxi ranks sit directly outside each terminal forecourt, and rideshare pickup zones are signposted about a 2–4 minute walk from arrivals doors.

All Perth taxis are metered, with fares from the airport to Perth CBD usually landing around AUD $35–$50 depending on traffic and the 12–15 km distance from T1/T2. Expect a late-night trip to Fremantle to run closer to AUD $60–$80 given the 30 km drive. Rideshare fares in Uber or Ola often undercut taxis slightly off-peak but can surge to higher than meter rates during big Optus Stadium events or morning peaks around 7:00–9:00.

Each terminal has its own setup: T1 International and T1 Domestic share the main taxi rank area, while T2, T3, and T4 have separate signed ranks less than 150–200 meters from baggage claim exits. If you’re landing in T4 on Qantas and ordering rideshare, follow signs to the designated rideshare zone near the short-term car park and confirm the zone letter in the app before you start walking.

Most standard taxis handle 2–3 large suitcases plus carry-ons, but maxi taxis can be requested at the rank or booked to handle 4–6 passengers and extra luggage; expect a flagfall slightly higher, often adding AUD $10–$15 over a standard fare on a CBD run. Rideshare XL options in apps like UberXL are worth it if you have ski bags, golf clubs, or multiple 23 kg suitcases.

Payment in taxis usually supports cards and contactless, but a few older cabs still prefer physical cards and can add a 5–10% EFTPOS surcharge on top of the metered fare. Rideshare apps charge directly in AUD via the card on file, and you’ll see fare estimates before confirming, which helps if you’re gauging cost from PER to suburbs like Joondalup, roughly 40 minutes away in light traffic.

One practical tip: if you care more about price than speed, check both taxi and rideshare while you’re still in baggage claim at T1 or T3; compare the app’s estimate against the airport-to-CBD guide range of AUD $35–$50 and then walk straight to the rank or pickup zone once you’ve decided.