Airport transfers and private hire driver business

Travellers, business people, hotels and accommodation hosts, event organisers and families needing larger vehicles.

Fixed fares per trip or hourly hire, with extras for waiting time or larger vehicles. Repeat bookings and hotel or business partnerships help fill the diary.

• Safe, calm and courteous driving
• Good local knowledge
• Customer service and punctuality
• Managing bookings and invoices

• Driver accreditation, background checks and vehicle standards differ by state and territory, so check with your state's transport authority
• Ordinary car insurance does not usually cover carrying paying passengers
• Airport pick-up zones and permits may have their own rules and fees
• Late-night and early-morning work can be tiring, so plan sensible hours
• Vehicle cleanliness, age and condition can affect whether you are allowed to operate

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your vehicle and how you set up the business. These are estimates, so get quotes for your own state before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $9,000, depending on the hours you drive, the bookings you win and how many repeat customers you build. This is an estimate of revenue, not profit.

Check driver accreditation, background checks and vehicle standards with your state or territory transport authority, as they differ. Also check that your insurance covers paying passengers, and whether airport pick-up zones have their own permits or fees.