how much does it cost to take a car from melbourne to tasmania

To take a car from Melbourne to Tasmania, you’ll sail on the Spirit of Tasmania (now departing from Geelong), and the vehicle fare is typically AUD 120–250 one‑way for a standard car, depending on season and availability.

That’s just the car; add your passenger fare (roughly AUD 70–120 for a recliner) and a cabin if you want sleep and dignity (AUD 200–400+ per voyage, size‑dependent).

In peak periods (Christmas, school holidays), the car fare alone can nudge AUD 200–300; off‑peak can be closer to the low end.

As a rough reality check, a return trip for a car plus two people with a basic cabin generally lands somewhere around AUD 900–1,600, give or take extras like trailers or pets.