Merricks taxi service
Book a Merricks taxi service for winery visits, airport transfers and hospital trips. We confirm the fare when you book, your driver meets you at the door, and cancelling is free.
Book your Merricks taxi service
Share your trip, and we confirm a fixed fare.
Distances and travel times from Merricks
Pick a destination to see the route and travel time on the map. Then tap Book this transfer, and we fill in your pickup and drop-off for you.
Merricks taxi service travel times to popular destinations
These are approximate road distances and typical off-peak travel times from Merricks. Peak traffic adds time, especially on the roads towards Frankston and the city. Your driver takes the quickest route on the day, and we confirm your fixed fare before you book.
Close to Merricks
| Destination | Distance | Travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Balnarring3926 | 5 km | 7 min |
| Red Hill3937 | 8 km | 11 min |
| Bittern3918 | 12 km | 15 min |
| Flinders3929 | 14 km | 17 min |
| Hastings3915 | 14 km | 17 min |
| Crib Point3919 | 16 km | 19 min |
Further afield
| Destination | Distance | Travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Mornington3931 | 30 km | 35 min |
| Frankston Hospital3199 | 40 km | 45 min |
| Melbourne CBD3000 | 72 km | 65 min |
| Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)3045 | 100 km | 78 min |
| Avalon Airport3212 | 150 km | 115 min |
No match. Call 0479 118 489 and we will check your trip.
Wineries, the General Store and the horse trail
Wikipedia lists two wineries in Merricks, Merricks Creek and Stoniers Winery. Stoniers began in 1978, and both make pinot noir. A tasting day is far more relaxing when someone else drives. So book a Merricks taxi service there and back.
The General Store, built in 1927, has been restored and holds the post office and newsagency. Merricks Station Ground Reserve is the start of a 6.3 km horse riding trail to Red Hill. Wikipedia also mentions a chocolate factory and the wattle cottage called Koonoona.
Tell us where your day begins and ends. Our Merricks taxi service then plans the pickups around your times. Because the fare is fixed at booking, a slow afternoon never raises the price. Nobody needs to be the designated driver, so everyone can enjoy the tasting.
A Merricks taxi service for a very small village
Merricks is a tiny place, with just 184 residents at the 2021 census. It lies about 65 km south-east of Melbourne’s central business district, in the Shire of Mornington Peninsula. John Caldwell first settled the area in 1865. Few services exist locally, so a ride often decides how a day goes.
Airport Taxi Cabs Melbourne runs a Merricks taxi service at any hour. Use the form on this page or phone us. Give us the pickup, the drop-off and your time. Then we confirm the price before you agree.
Neighbours include Balnarring, Red Hill and Bittern. Your driver can link several of them in one trip.
No trains here: how a Merricks taxi service helps
A railway from Bittern to Red Hill once ran through Merricks, from 1921 to 1953, according to Wikipedia. Today the area relies on roads. Route 782 buses run between Frankston and Flinders, but they follow a fixed timetable.
A booked Merricks taxi service goes when you do. Catching a bus into Frankston and then walking is hard with luggage. Instead, we collect you at the door. Our corporate taxi service also helps local businesses plan regular rides.
Merricks taxi service to Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport at Tullamarine is around 100 km from Merricks. The trip usually takes about 78 minutes outside peak hour, though traffic can add more. Your driver loads your bags and heads for the terminal. Our airport transfer service page explains each step.
Leave a buffer, because international flights need longer at check-in. Melbourne Airport shares current passenger advice. Tell us your flight time, and we suggest a pickup that keeps you relaxed.
Avalon is a longer drive again. Book early for that one, and see the Avalon Airport taxi fares page.
Hospital and appointment trips from Merricks
Wikipedia names no hospital in Merricks, so patients travel. Frankston Hospital belongs to the Peninsula Health network, and Rosebud Hospital sits in the same network. A pre-booked Merricks taxi service gets you to either on time.
Let us know if you need help at the door. We can also book your return ride, so nobody waits after an appointment. If plans change, cancelling is free.
Appointments in Hastings, Mornington or Frankston all need a plan. Give us the time, and we work backwards to set the pickup. Then you arrive with a few spare minutes.
The right car for your Merricks taxi service
Tell us who is coming and what you are bringing. Then we send a car that fits the trip.
Sedan taxi
Up to 4 passengers
Silver Service sedan
Premium service, +$11
SUV or wagon
Extra room for luggage
Maxi taxi
5 to 10 passengers
Heading out with a wine group of ten or a pram and bags? Book a maxi taxi or call to talk it through. Our taxi fleets page lists each vehicle type.
How to book a Merricks taxi service
Booking takes a minute. Plenty of guests book days ahead, but we also accept same-day jobs. Need a car now? Ring 0479 118 489 and we say when a driver can arrive. Our online taxi booking page works too.
Enter your journey
Fill in the pickup address, destination and time, or call us at any hour.
Agree the fixed fare
We state the price up front. Traffic and waiting do not move it.
Meet your driver
Your driver arrives at the door at the agreed time. If you change plans, cancel for free.
Fixed fares and free cancellation on every Merricks taxi booking
In Victoria, fares for booked taxi trips are not price-regulated, while rank and hail fares have a government maximum. Safe Transport Victoria explains the rules for drivers and fares. Because booked fares are open, we quote a fixed price up front. So you know the cost before the car arrives.
All major credit cards are accepted. If your plans change, cancel at no cost. The fare we quote is the fare you pay.
Suburbs near Merricks we cover
Our Merricks taxi service also covers Balnarring, Red Hill, Bittern, Crib Point, Hastings and Flinders. Visit our service areas page for more suburbs, or contact us if yours is not listed.
Want to read more about the village? See the Merricks article on Wikipedia. The Mornington Peninsula Shire website lists local services.
Merricks taxi service FAQs
How do I book a Merricks taxi service?
Use the form on this page or call 0479 118 489. Give us your pickup address, destination and time, and we confirm the fare. We take bookings 24 hours a day.
How much is a taxi from Merricks to Melbourne Airport?
The price depends on your pickup point, the time and the car. The drive is about 100 km. We quote a fixed fare before you confirm.
How long does it take to get from Merricks to Melbourne Airport?
Around 78 minutes outside peak hour. Traffic may add time, so we suggest an early pickup.
Can you take me to a winery in Merricks?
Yes. Tell us the winery, the time and how many people are coming. We can also book your trip home.
Can I book a Merricks taxi for a 5 am flight?
Yes, because we run 24/7. Give us your flight time and we suggest a pickup.
Can you take me to Frankston Hospital?
Yes. Share your appointment time and we plan the pickup around it. A return pickup is easy to add.
What vehicles can I book?
Sedans carry up to four passengers. Silver Service adds $11 for a premium ride. Wagons give extra luggage room, and maxi taxis seat five to ten.
Is there a cancellation fee?
No. Cancelling your booking is free.
Do you accept credit cards?
Yes. We take all major credit cards.
Need a Merricks taxi today?
Book now, and your driver arrives at the time you choose.