Park Royal to Horseshoe Bay is 16 km, and the drive takes about 20 minutes. At normal demand a standard rideshare costs about $30, and the likely range is $26 to $35.
Estimated fare for 16 km
The estimate comes from average rideshare rates: a $2.50 base fare, $1.15 per km, $0.35 per minute and a $2 booking fee. Sixteen kilometres adds $18.40 and twenty minutes adds $7. With the base fare that is $27.90, and the booking fee brings the total to about $29.90, which we round to $30.
Treat every figure in this section as an average-rate estimate, since Uber sets its own prices. The Uber app shows the real upfront price before you confirm, so trust that number over ours.
Demand moves the price a long way on a trip this size. At 1.2 times normal it is about $35, at 1.5 times about $44, and at a 2 times peak about $58. That is nearly double the normal figure, so it is worth checking the app again a little later if you see the top end.
Bigger vehicles are priced higher for the same trip: Comfort is about $37, XL (up to 6 seats) about $42 and Premier about $65.
Choosing how to go
The taxi meter
Both Whalley Taxi and Royal City Taxi set the flag fee at $3.75 and charge $2.18 for every km. Over 16 km the meter comes to about $39. That is above the typical rideshare price, although it is close to the rideshare price at a busy 1.2 to 1.5 times demand. Waiting time and extras are not included, so the final fare can be a little higher.
Taxi fares are metered, so you will not see a fixed total before you start. If you want a figure to work from, ask the dispatcher for a quote when you phone.
Booking tips for a longer shopping centre run
At 16 km this is a longer ride than most trips that start at a mall, so confirm the destination in the app before the driver sets off. Give the exact meeting point at Park Royal, since large buildings often have more than one entrance, and ask whether your luggage or shopping fits in the car.
Riders who use a wheelchair should phone ahead and reserve an accessible vehicle. Allow extra time when demand is high, because a car can take a few minutes longer to reach you. Check that the pickup pin matches where you are standing, since a wrong pin can cost both of you several minutes.