Why book a chauffeur for Cup Day
Executive-grade vehicles
Professional, uniformed chauffeurs
Guaranteed punctuality
24/7 availability and online booking
Preferred rates for regular corporate accounts
Flight tracking for airport pickups
Why Wheels of Melbourne
15+ Years
Real-Time Flight Tracking Meet & Greet with Name Placard Free Luggage Assistance 24/7 Early-Morning & Late-Night Pickups
How it works
Enter your flight number, pickup/drop-off address, and passenger count in our instant quote form. We confirm your fare and assign a chauffeur ahead of your travel date. Your chauffeur tracks your flight and meets you at arrivals (or picks you up at your home/office for departures) - no waiting, no stress.
Serving your area
Wheels of Melbourne is based in Narre Warren South and provides airport chauffeur transfers across greater Melbourne, including the CBD, South East suburbs, Mornington Peninsula, and Yarra Valley.
Melbourne Cup Carnival 2026 Dates
Wheels of Melbourne provides Cup Carnival transfers on all four race days at Flemington Racecourse. Cup Day is a public holiday in Melbourne:
1. Derby Day: Saturday 31 October 2026
3. Oaks Day: Thursday 5 November 2026
2. Melbourne Cup Day: Tuesday 3 November 2026
4. Stakes Day: Saturday 7 November 2026
Chauffeur vs Train vs Rideshare on Cup Day
Here is how the main ways of getting to Flemington on Cup Day compare.
| Chauffeur | Train | Rideshare | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking | Pre-booked, fixed fare | Special event services, no booking | On demand |
| Door-to-door | Yes | No, you walk to and from stations | Pickup area only |
| Group travel | Van or minivan for larger groups | Individual tickets | Number of cars needed |
| Crowds | Private car | Busy trains and platforms | Busy pickup areas, prices can rise with demand |
| Timing | Your own schedule | Fixed timetable | Depends on availability |
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FAQs
Book as soon as your plans are set. Cup Day is one of Melbourne’s busiest days for private transport, so booking early gives you more choice of vehicles and pickup times.
Melbourne Cup Day is Tuesday 3 November 2026 at Flemington Racecourse. The Carnival also includes Derby Day on Saturday 31 October, Oaks Day on Thursday 5 November and Stakes Day on Saturday 7 November.
A chauffeur is pre-booked with a fixed fare and a set pickup time. Rideshare pickups near busy events can be crowded, and prices can rise with demand, so a chauffeur gives you more certainty on the day.
Yes. We offer town cars, vans and minivans, so groups can travel together. Tell us your numbers when you request a quote.
Yes. We provide corporate transfers for client entertaining and staff events, with billing options for businesses. See our Corporate Transfers page.
Yes. Your chauffeur meets you at arrivals and tracks your flight, so a delayed flight does not affect your pickup.