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Frequently asked

Everything people ask, answered plainly.

Grouped by what you are actually trying to work out — the price, the booking, the timing, the vehicle, or what happens on the day. If yours is not here, ring and ask.

Fare is per bookingNot per person. The commonest question.
No depositNothing charged until after drop-off.
Set night feesBefore 6am +$20, after 10pm +$20.
Rural gates are normalUnsealed roads at no extra charge.
Fares and payment

What it costs and when you pay.

Is the fare per person or per booking?

Neither exactly — the fare is set by the number of passengers you book. The four-seat column on any fare table is what four people pay between them, not each. It is the single most common misunderstanding and it almost always works in your favour.

How do I find the fare for my town?

Three ways: the finder on the home page, the searchable table on the fares page, or your own town's page which carries the full one-to-eleven table.

Do you charge more at night, on weekends or public holidays?

No surge, no weekend rate and no holiday surcharge. Set fees apply for pickups before 6am (+$20), after 8pm (+$10) or after 10pm (+$20). A 2am Christmas Day pickup is the published fare plus the set $20 early-pickup fee, with no holiday loading.

Are tolls and airport fees included?

Yes, both, inside the published fare. Nothing is added at the terminal.

How and when do I pay?

After drop-off, to the driver — card, cash or PayID. No deposit is taken when you book and we do not hold card details.

Is a return trip double?

Yes, the same fare each way, plus $10 for an airport pickup. Booking both legs at once helps us plan the vehicle but does not change the price.

Why are WSI and cruise fares not published?

Because those tables are not finalised. Rather than post a placeholder we would have to correct, we quote them directly — still a fixed price, confirmed in writing before you book.

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Booking and changes

Making, moving and cancelling.

Do I have to pay anything to book?

No. No deposit, no card details taken to hold the booking. You get the fixed fare and pickup time confirmed in writing, and you pay at the end.

How far ahead should I book?

A few days is comfortable. School holidays and long weekends fill first. If you are ringing tonight for tomorrow morning, ring anyway — we will tell you honestly whether we can cover it.

Can I change or cancel?

Yes, and there is nothing to forfeit because nothing has been paid. Just let us know as early as you reasonably can so the vehicle can go to somebody else.

What if my flight is cancelled the night before?

Ring as soon as you know. We would far rather move the booking than have a car in your driveway at 2am for nothing.

Can somebody else book for me?

Of course — families book for parents, employers for staff. Just make sure we have a mobile number for whoever is actually travelling.

Do you take corporate accounts?

Yes. Regular runs invoiced monthly under a standing arrangement rather than a booking each time. Email info@goulburnairportshuttle.com.au to set one up.

Timing and early flights

What time we knock, and why.

What time will you pick me up?

We count backwards from your flight: three hours at the terminal for an international departure, two for a domestic, plus the drive. From Goulburn a 6am international means about 12:45am. You get the confirmed time in writing.

Why so early? That seems like a lot.

Because the airline's deadline is baggage cut-off, not departure — and we allow three hours at the terminal for an international service. Add a two-hour drive and the number is what it is. Most people underestimate it by about an hour.

How long is the drive?

Around two hours from Goulburn in normal conditions, more from the outer localities, almost all on dual carriageway. See your own town's page for its own timing.

What if my flight is delayed on the way home?

We track it. The car moves with the aircraft, not the schedule, and there is no waiting fee for a delay that was not your doing. Give us the flight number rather than a landing time.

Is there a limit on how early you will start?

No. Midnight, 1am and 3am are ordinary bookings here — the pre-dawn run is genuinely the easiest driving of the day.

What if I sleep through?

We ring you, then ring again. Tell us at booking if you are a heavy sleeper so the driver knows to be persistent rather than polite.

Vehicles and luggage

What turns up, and what fits in it.

Is the trip shared with other passengers?

Never. Every booking is private — your group, your vehicle, direct to the terminal, no other pickups and no detours.

Which vehicle will I get?

Passenger count picks it first, luggage decides ties. One to four is a sedan, five or six a minivan, seven to eleven a bus. More detail on the fleet page.

Is there a charge for extra luggage?

No. One suitcase and one carry-on per passenger are inside the fare; extra bags are $5 and bulky items $10 each. Bulky items are $10 each and help us choose the right vehicle.

Can you carry golf clubs, skis, a bike or a wheelchair?

Yes, all of them, regularly. Mention them at booking so the right vehicle comes rather than the smallest one that technically seats you. Folding wheelchairs and walkers are routine; ring first about a powered chair.

Do you provide child seats?

Free, fitted before we leave, and checked. Capsules, forward-facing seats and boosters. Tell us the ages at booking — see baby seats.

Are pets allowed?

In a carrier, yes. Assistance animals travel without a carrier and without question.

On the day

Pickup, drop-off and the return leg.

I am on a rural property. Can you find me?

Almost always — it is a good half of what we do. Give us the property name, the road surface and something recognisable in the dark. A light left on at the gate helps more than anything else, and there is no surcharge for the driveway.

Will the driver knock or wait outside?

Whatever you prefer, agreed at booking. Most people ask for a text on arrival rather than a knock at 2am that wakes the house.

Which terminal will you drop me at?

Whichever your flight leaves from. Give us the flight number and we work it out — T1 international, T2 for Jetstar, Virgin and Rex, T3 for Qantas domestic.

Where do you meet me when I land?

Your driver messages the exact spot before you land. We do not print a bay number on the site because Sydney Airport changes its kerbside arrangements from time to time. See pickup points.

My bag did not arrive. Will the driver wait?

Yes. Ring them, lodge the report, come out when you are done. It happens often enough to be routine, and there is no waiting charge.

Do you go anywhere other than airports?

Yes — hospital appointments in Sydney or Canberra, sporting fixtures, weddings, city events and point-to-point work. Those are quoted directly rather than published.

Not answered?

Ring and ask. It is a short call.

The phone is answered early and late, because that is when the driving happens. If we are on the road we will miss it — leave a message or a text and you will hear back.

Got what you needed? Here is your fare.

All towns and localities published, fixed, per booking. No deposit, pay after drop-off.

Not sure which option suits you? Ask and we will tell you honestly.

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