Best taxis in Adelaide: find options near you

Hughes provided an excellent and professional service. The chauffeur was very considerate, helpful and engaging. He completely dealt with our luggage and drove safely. His car was very clean and very well presented. First class service all round.

Very professional drivers. Jerry was friendly and got us to our hotel safely. Carried all my bags for me. I highly recommend Hughes.

Would give a 0 if we could. Arranged through emirates rang and confirmed 3 child seats. No driver arrived, rang them after 30 mins and receiving a message saying a 15-20 minute wait. The driver number I had been given said he didn’t even have the job listed. After multiple phone calls finally a driver arrived over an hour late with 2 child seats. Whilst the driver was lovely my anger is with the company and the lies we were told when they clearly forgot about our booking. If we were a couple we could have called an Uber. It’s a whole other level of stress when you have 3 children to transport as well. Extremely disappointed. Would appreciate some follow up.

Deep, was polite, kind and friendly. He is proud of his car which was immaculate. I left my phone in his car and he returned it to me without charging me. He is honest and goes above and beyond. I am grateful beyond words.

Great vehicle arrived spot on time following reminder text. Friendly helpful driver.
Recommended.

No show.
Helpful help desk put me on hold for 10 minutes. Now we’re 30 minutes late.
Driver uncontactable. GPS tracking disabled.
Final offer is to reimburse an uber.
Uber is 30 minutes away. So now an hour late for international flight.

Wonderful working with them. Even after a miscommunication on which flight for my arrival, Harry stayed the course and was there to pick me up after I arrived. Kind, punctual and reliable. Thank You!

停车场很方便，就在航站楼隔壁，租车公司就在一楼，非常好，手续简单，还车方便，推荐在机场这边租车。

Out of all the airport carparks I have used, this is certainly the easiest & most user friendly.
Good parking spaces & clear signage. Fantastic was the experience

The most expensive money extracting carpark ever.
Was at airport to pick up friends from overseas trip flight from Bali had been delayed had no details at arrival area .
Finally found out flight had been cancelled due to volcano erruption paid nearly $50 for 2.5 parking total rip-off for nothing thank you CrapStar and carpark.

One negative is that I parked here nearly every week for many years and only once got the Rockstar Carpark in front of the Level 2 walkway.

Bogans like to use your bonnet and roof to unload their bags, so after a couple days your car looks like it’s been in a rollover on the highway.

There’s more empty beer bottles laying around than Hindley St at 3am.

The little lights that indicate which car parks are vacant and which are full is a cruel practical joke.

When you end up at the ticketed exit on the way out, there are 4 gates merging straight into 2 lanes. So if you time it right, you can make a race out of it with other tired and frustrated people who just want to get the f*** out of the airport. Fun times.

So easy to find your way around Adelaide Airport compared to others, never had a problem

It’s convenient to have rental car drop off. Follow direction to Airport Teminal Car Parking which is multi-level carpark, return car is at the ground floor. Thrifty staff are friendly and assist to arrange trolleys for our luggage.
Take elevator to departure level and connect bridge bring you to departure hall.

The airport should think about increasing the carpark level or making extra parking to accommodate ever ever-growing passenger movement. Adding extra flights automatically increase the car movements.

Όμορφο εργονομικό και σύγχρονο αεροδρόμιο

Adelaide Airport offers a smooth and efficient experience. Despite a long queue on a Thursday morning, the security check was quick. There’s a spacious public area outside the terminal, great for waiting or meeting others. Getting to the city is easy with the bus—just tap your credit card to board. No need to tap off, as Adelaide’s public transport uses a flat fare system. Very convenient overall.

Well operated airport that handles domestic & international flights.
Plenty of open spaces externally & internally , for some reason reminds me of Christchurch Airport.
Nice place to land & a short walk to the cab rank outside which is beautifully managed by real staff . Carpark is not far away & there is a smoking area about 100m from the well placed Subway food store . I knocked down a couple of durries & indulged in a foot long subway meal before taking off to Gepps X for business.
Upon returning for the departure flight i can only say be extra careful that you don’t forget to take your belt off & don’t forget that tek screw that you may have inadvertently placed in your pocket during a warehouse visit . Security guy did a great job tough gig & hats off to these guys that rarely miss a beat .
My flight was delayed so I had an extended patronage with the Coopers Bar for quite a few hours with some highly esteemed banana bender colleagues from XXXX country that found my afternoon quite amusing. It was nice to get home but my memories of Adelaide are quite fond .

Adelaide Airport – 4 Stars
A well-run and easy-to-navigate airport with a few small quirks.

Drop-off & Pick-up:
As expected, the drop-off and pick-up area can get busy, but it generally flows well thanks to active monitoring by staff and security. You’re allowed to get out of your car to assist with luggage, but you can’t leave your vehicle unattended. A handy tip: many people park temporarily at IKEA and only head to the pick-up zone once baggage has been collected, which helps avoid congestion.

Parking:
The multistory car park is convenient but pricey—as you’d expect at an airport. Level 2 is the busiest due to the direct walkway to the terminal. For easier parking, head straight to Level 4 and take the lift down to Level 2. Don’t forget to pay at the machines on Level 2 before returning to your car.

Free Parking Tip:
For free parking, enjoy a short walk from Bunnings or IKEA—check out my video! All the locals know this is the best place to park, and it’s only a few minutes on foot to the terminal.

Terminal Access:
If you’re being dropped off, you’ll need to take a lift up to Level 2 to access the terminal. There are only two lifts, so you may experience a short wait, but they move fairly quickly between just two levels.

Check-in & Security:
The recent security upgrades have improved flow significantly. Check-in areas are split, with security in the middle, which can be confusing—signage isn’t always visible, so be prepared to walk or ask staff for directions.

Gates & Amenities:
After security, gates branch off in both directions. International gates are accessed via escalators to the left of security—just follow the yellow signs. There are plenty of food options, shops, and even entertainment for kids. The piano provided by Leaver & Son is a charming touch and is often swapped out for a fresh one.

General Info:
The terminal operates from 3:15 am to 11:30 pm. A newly opened airport hotel offers direct terminal access—very convenient for early or late flights.

A great airport for a great city.

Aeroporto grande ma non grandissimo, ben organizzato, con buon servizio di assistenza. Controlli rapidi sia ai bagagli sia ai passaporti. Corridoi con molte sedie comode, pulizia ovunque e ottime lounge.

Yo, step in the terminal, feelin’ so fly,
Adelaide upgrades, man, they touchin’ the sky.
Check-in smooth like a beat on the groove,
Security with smiles, no lines to move.

Choices on deck, coffee, eats, what a start,
Caffeine in my veins, can’t pick where to part.
Seats so fresh, lounges chillin’ my tush,
Plug in the phone, charge up, no rush.

Views to the hills, man, the vibe’s so clean,
Best in the game, one of the finest I’ve seen.
Airplane dreams with a South Aussie spark,
Adelaide Airport shinin’, lightin’ up the dark.

Stay all day, I ain’t tryin’ to board,
This spot’s a lounge life I just can’t ignore.
From takeoff to touchdown, it’s got that flow,
Adelaide, best believe, yo, you ready to go.

Easy access to the Check-in Counters. Helpful volunteers and staff to assist if required.
Quick and easy Security Process and then arrive in a well laid out Airport Terminal with all the facilities

We booked a maxi taxi 2 day’s prior to our departure date Tuesday 20th may.
We phoned suburban taxi at 9am 2 hrs prior to pickup.
We were told that a maxi taxi could not be guaranteed after taking our booking 2 days prior. We were very annoyed, disappointed and beginning to stress.
We called numerous times and finally received a text message at 11.05am that a taxi was on its way.
In the meanwhile we ordered another maxi taxi with 13 cab’s and they arrived in 10 min of the order. Thats great reliable service which your company is lacking.
May I suggest that your booking agent is more truthful and accurate with their clients at booking stage in future.

Taxi 1118; 3:00PM, Northpark Shopping Centre

Their drivers have absolutely no civic sense. No respect for their own attire either. One of them parked in the pram zone and refused to move, even when politely requested. We were forced to park far from the centre in the pouring rain with a few months old child. Behave guys, it’s not India.

Edit: You can have a discussion with the driver.

Booked a cab from my hotel room and by the time I got down stairs the cab was already waiting. The cost from Adelaide city to the airport was $25. Can’t fault the cab company good prompt service at reasonable rates. Well done, good job

I don’t use taxis very often but lately I have had to. Every time they have arrived on time and the driver’s have been very polite. I recommend using their app, easy to navigate and use. Keep up the great work and thanks.

I had a very disappointing experience with Suburban Taxi. The taxi was disgustingly dirty — I couldn’t even take a deep breath during the ride because of the smell and lack of cleanliness. The interior looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in a long time.

What made it worse was the driver’s unprofessional behavior. He repeatedly asked inappropriate questions about my personal life and pushed his opinions on matters that were none of his business. It made the entire ride extremely uncomfortable.

The fare was $60 each way, which is far too much given the zero level of cleanliness and lack of professionalism. I would not recommend this service and hope the company takes serious steps to improve both vehicle hygiene and driver conduct

My 83 year old mother booked a taxi for a doctors appointment last Thursday. Upon arrival the taxi driver took her card for payment. Upon viewing her transactions online, the driver had charged her twice. I called to discuss, the operator was quite abrupt and couldn’t get me off the phone quick enough. She said she would have someone call to address and rectify, did not take any details and didn’t care to listen to what I had to say. She tried to say that one transaction would drop off as they would be pending. Not the case, both have gone through. I have a copy of one receipt with transaction and driver ID etc. I’m yet to receive a call. This is an example of a driver taking advantage of the elderly and a company that does not care to rectify the issue. Would not recommend.

We left our small backpack in the taxi we caught from the hotel in the city to Rydes at South Terrace last Tuesday 20th May. The driver (did not get his name) kindly returned it to the city hotel, where we were able to collect it. Wonderful, caring service. We were so delighted. The lost property service was excellent. Polite & efficient. Thank you so much!

Adelaide Independent Taxis

I am writing to express my profound disappointment with the level of customer service I received during my recent interaction with your team. On 10/09/2025, I booked a taxi for one of my customers, and the experience was nothing short of appalling.

The person who took my call – a lady – displayed an extremely rude and unprofessional attitude. Her tone was dismissive and condescending, and the way she spoke to me was completely unacceptable. She essentially reprimanded me for not providing all the necessary details in one go, saying, “Next time, when you call, tell me all the information straightaway and not one by one.” To be clear, I had no idea that I was supposed to know the exact order in which information should be given. Should I have anticipated that she would prefer the pick-up address first instead of the customer’s name? Her communication style was aggressive and completely unnecessary.

This interaction was incredibly frustrating, and frankly, it left a bad taste in my mouth. As a business, you should be focused on customer satisfaction, yet what I encountered was the complete opposite. If this is the standard of service your company is offering, I am afraid you will lose more and more customers in the long run.

I have worked with a number of companies in the past, and I’ve never encountered such poor customer service. To put it bluntly, an employee with such a lack of professionalism should not be in a customer-facing role. If this issue isn’t addressed, I can only foresee your company losing business, as customers like myself will inevitably turn to alternatives, such as Uber or Didi, which offer much better service and user experience.

I hope you take this feedback seriously and take the necessary actions to ensure that no one else experiences the same frustration I did. The loss of a single customer may seem insignificant in the short term, but with poor service like this, I can assure you it will cost your business far more in the future.

We’ve got a taxi booked for our early morning airport drop-off at 4:30 am with our little one, who’s just 5 months old. Our driver, Armand, was right on time and super helpful! Thanks a million, Armand!

Massive thank you to all at Adelaide Independent Taxis! Today I left a back pack in my cab! It contained my wallet and other important personal gear! I phoned the company and my bag had been found and arrangements were made for me to recover it!I say great service ADELAIDE INDEPENDENT TAXIS and a huge thanks!

Precooked very early morning cab to the airport -arrived right on time, was very helpful and courteous. Our cab home on our return could not be faulted either. Well done Adel Independent Taxis

I cannot stress enough how bad a serivce this has been you cannot reliy on them, 25 mins late.

Honestly would Make sure if you want to go on a flight book 30mins extra and pray they feel like coming. That is not good enough. when you make a booking the night before.

Your website states its a booking, you charge a fee for it to be a booking and yet. Have the audacity to state its not a booking that your making a “request”. Beyond moronic. I spose next thing they say is I’m required to make a sacrifice to a pagan god of transport. The driver was polite and apologetic about it. They are quite simply unreliable and the audacity to turn it around at me is beyond astern.

I stuck with taxis over uber as I believed them a better more “professional” service quite frankly you deserve to go out of buniess. Your better off going their at least they have mastered the concept of making a booking and forfilling there obligation. Here see below text confirming of your booking. No other businesses operate this way you book a serivce on your car, or another dam service they stick to a time frame.

Liked the fact that you talk to an operator. The driver was very good and even though I thought he was driving me around his way was just as effective as the way I would have gone. So thank you driver and operator.

Taxi refused to take my elderly mother from Pulteney Street to the Adelaide Bus Station because she had a fold up walking frame that he did not want to pick up and put in the boot. This occured on 27/11/2024 at 15:20 hours. Will be making a formal complaint on discrimination grounds.

13 cabs never get you there. I booked a cab last night for this morning at 8am it got to after 8 and they still didn’t find a driver and the lady I called about it had the rudest attitude. This is the third time I’ve had an issue. The last two times I booked on the app and the driver started the trip without me just to take the money.

I do not recommend

NOT EVEN WORTHY OF ONE STAR
Pre-booked a maxicab from the airport for a mother and x5 children, paid for and confirmed
Received a text to say arriving yet no taxi then two further texts saying the taxi had been reassigned, still taxi was a no show.
Informed by another smaller taxi driver that people would be cancelling as it wouldn’t make them enough money “and they do it all the time.
13 cabs did nothing when called and just said that they can’t do anything, and advised a mother and 5 young children to just wait in the cold and hopefully someone would pick it up. They further advised that despite taking the money and confirming a cab days before they can’t ever guarantee a cab!
AVOID AVOID AVOID

AVOID. Cab was 12 mins late for an airport run despite text saying it was arriving. Another cab was outside from the same company. Said “how much you pay??” to take extra money from us. When we said “metered fare” he refused to take us. No tracking on cab. Oh and we had a 19 month old baby in the cold and wind at 4:30am in the morning. When he didnarrive, nonapology, no help with the bags, but did manage to grumble about us not shutting his doors quickly enough.

WILL NEVER USE AGAIN.

The only thing quicker than their service is their ability to give a refund because they know they can’t do things right.

“if you make a booking, that doesn’t mean you will have a cab come at the booking time, no matter how early you book with us. We start finding you a cab then. It’s not our fault we haven’t got anyone down that way.”

I booked it, there SHOULD be someone down there!

It’s not a hospital where being treated gets ranked by emergency! Absolutely ridiculous.

And FYI, the only way to get an operator when you call customer service is to say operator no less than 11 times, overriding the auto. Even though it’s tries it best to force you back to booking.

Horrible experience. Never trying this again.

Ordered quickly, arrived shortly afterwards but the trip from Para Vista to RAH was a complete catastrophe. 50 minutes and the non ability to to work out the best route was not present. Multiple switching between main roads and side streets and ending up halfway down Torrens road on the other side of town extended the cost to almost $70. Should get a refund

Will never ever use this service again. Friday August 15 a very rude Indian driver tried to charge me $5.50 to use a debit card. So I paid cash for the fare after him yelling at me.This is the second time a driver of the same race has attempted to rip me off. Both rides were from Adelaide airport. December 2023 the driver told me the toll didn’t go through and I owed $5.00 extra, cash would be preferable he said. These international drivers should be banned.

3 weeks in a row I have booked a wheelchair accessible cab to take my mother out of the nursing home for lunch and they haven’t turned up.
This last week I booked on the app on Thursday for a Saturday lunch pick up and although the app charged me immediately no pick up Saturday
Extremely poor service