Silver Cabs Melbourne operates four types of fully licensed taxis across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs — Standard Cab, Premium Cab, SUV, and Maxi Taxi. Each vehicle is maintained to a high standard, driven by a background-checked and licensed driver, and available 24 hours a day. Whether you need a solo airport run or a group transfer for ten passengers, there is a cab in our fleet built for exactly that journey.
Our most popular option and the right choice for the vast majority of Melbourne trips. The Standard Cab seats up to four passengers with room for standard luggage — reliable, clean, and available at any hour across the city and its suburbs.
Most passengers reach for the Standard Cab for airport runs, work commutes, hotel pickups, and general travel around Melbourne. It handles the everyday without any fuss. Our Standard Cab drivers are among the most experienced on Melbourne’s roads — they know the fastest routes, the peak hour pinch points, and how to get you to your destination on time without unnecessary detours.
If you are travelling alone, as a couple, or as a small group with standard bags, this is the cab that will serve you best on almost every occasion.
A step above the standard experience in every measurable way. The Premium Cab is suited to passengers who need a higher level of presentation — executive-grade vehicles, professionally turned-out drivers, and an overall quieter, more refined ride from pickup to drop-off.
Corporate travellers use it for client pickups where the vehicle needs to reflect the standard of the meeting. Frequent flyers use it for airport transfers where arriving relaxed and well-presented matters. It is also a popular choice for special occasions where a regular cab simply does not fit the moment.
Seats up to four passengers. Because demand for Premium Cabs is consistently high — particularly for early morning Tullamarine departures and evening corporate pickups — booking in advance is always the smarter move.
The practical answer when a standard sedan is not quite enough. Our SUV seats between four and six passengers and carries significantly more luggage than a regular cab — making it the natural choice for families heading to the airport or small groups who would rather share one vehicle than coordinate two.
Travelling with children and their accompanying gear, oversized sporting equipment, or simply more bags than a standard boot can handle — the SUV absorbs all of it comfortably. Passengers regularly choose it for school holiday airport runs when the family luggage count makes a Standard Cab impractical.
It is also a popular option for small corporate groups attending offsite events where everyone needs to arrive together, on time, and without the logistics of multiple bookings.
Built specifically for groups. Our Maxi Taxi seats up to ten passengers and handles full group luggage in a single vehicle — no convoy of cars, no splitting the group across multiple bookings, no hoping everyone arrives at the same time.
It is the most requested vehicle for group airport transfers out of Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), wedding party transfers, corporate team travel, and large family outings across Melbourne and regional areas including Wallan, Sunbury, Tarneit, and Werribee. Groups travelling to concerts, sporting events, and school formals also regularly use it as the most straightforward way to keep everyone together.
One important note — this vehicle books out quickly during school holidays, public holiday weekends, and summer travel periods. If your travel date falls in any of these windows, securing your Maxi Taxi as early as possible is strongly recommended.
Every cab we send out — Standard, Premium, SUV, or Maxi Taxi — meets the same non-negotiable standard. Here is what you get on every single booking, without having to ask:
Every driver is fully licensed and background-checked
Before any driver joins the Silver Cabs Melbourne team, they go through thorough licensing verification and background screening. You are never getting into a cab with a stranger — you are getting into one with a vetted professional who has earned their place on our team.
Every vehicle is air conditioned and road-ready
All cabs go through regular safety inspections and servicing schedules. Clean interiors, functioning air conditioning, and a mechanically sound vehicle — every time, without exception.
Flexible payment — however you prefer
We accept Cabcharge, all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cash. Cabcharge is accepted across all bookings — making us a practical choice for corporate travellers and government passengers who require account-based payment.
Fixed fares for airport transfers — tolls included
Every airport transfer is quoted at a fixed fare before you travel. Tolls and all associated fees are already factored in. The number you see at booking is the number you pay at drop-off — nothing added, nothing hidden.
Available 24 hours a day — 365 days a year
Our cabs run around the clock, every day of the year including public holidays. Early morning Tullamarine departures, late-night corporate arrivals, midnight transfers home Silver Cabs Melbourne is always on.
Not sure which vehicle suits your trip? Our team is available around the clock — no automated systems, no hold queues. Tell us where you are going and how many people are travelling and we will point you to the right cab immediately. Call us anytime — 03 8714 3651.
Standard or Premium — what is the actual difference?
The Standard Cab is a dependable, comfortable everyday taxi suited to most Melbourne trips. The Premium Cab is an executive-grade vehicle with a noticeably higher level of presentation and refinement better suited to corporate travel, client pickups, and airport transfers where the quality of the ride matters beyond simply arriving at the destination.
Which cab should I book for a Melbourne Airport transfer with luggage?
One or two passengers with regular bags travel comfortably in a Standard Cab. A family of four with full airport luggage will find the SUV far more practical — the boot space alone makes the difference. Groups of five or more are better served by the Maxi Taxi, which handles both the headcount and the luggage in a single booking.
Can I get a Maxi Taxi for a group flight out of Tullamarine?
Yes — and it is one of the most frequent reasons passengers book it. Up to ten people, full luggage capacity, one driver handling the whole group. Secure it well ahead of your departure date if you are travelling during school holidays or long weekends.
How far ahead do I need to book?
The day before works for most standard trips. For Maxi Taxis, early morning airport runs, and travel over public holidays, booking as early as possible removes all risk. Same-day bookings are taken where availability allows — call 03 8714 3651 directly for urgent requests.
Do you cover suburbs outside Melbourne CBD?
Yes. Our cabs run across a broad network including Werribee, Tarneit, Sunbury, Wallan, Kilmore, Melton, Essendon, Doncaster, St Kilda, South Yarra, and many more. Call us to confirm coverage for your specific location.
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