How Much is a Taxi in Wellington?
You need to get somewhere fast, and you don’t care how much it costs; then getting a taxi in Wellington is your best option.
Although the city centre attractions are close to each other, the rest of Wellington is spread out across districts, so you can be forgiven for not feeling like walking absolutely everywhere.
But what are the typical taxi prices in Wellington? As the Wellington city centre is where most backpackers stay when visiting Wellington, we have listed the taxi prices below for travel to or from the city centre.
We’ve also taken into account the most-visited destinations for taxi travellers, such as the airport and Wellington’s top attractions.
Taxi tip: pay with cash! Although most taxi companies accept credit or EFTPOS, it usually comes with an extra cost.
While you’re here, find a place to stay in The 50 Best Accommodations in Wellington.
Table of Contents
Taxi Companies in Wellington
- Wellington Combined Taxis
- Kiwi Cabs (budget)
- Capital Taxis
- Corporate Cabs
- Hutt & City Taxis
- Urban link Wellington
© Don Benny VergaraTaking a Taxi Between Wellington Airport and Wellington City Centre
As one of New Zealand’s international airports and a main domestic flight destination, the trip between the Wellington CBD and Wellington Airport is very common.
At the airport, just walk outside of the baggage claim area on Level 0 of the main terminal and you’ll an onslaught of taxis waiting.
From the city centre, there are a couple of taxi companies that offer flat rates of NZ$30-$45. However, be sure to book ask in advance about the flat rates.
It’s also worth noting that some companies only offer flat rates from the CBD to the airport, not vice versa.
Otherwise, if you are just hopping in a taxi and paying by the meter, expect to pay NZ$40-$60 between the airport and the city centre.
© NZPocketGuide.comTaxi Prices Between Wellington City Centre and Wellington’s Main Attractions
If you need a super quick and direct ride to Wellington’s main points of interest, then this is the list for you. These taxi fares are between the attraction and the CBD.
- Beehive – NZ$15-$21
- Mt Victoria Lookout – NZ$16-$23
- Botanic Gardens – NZ$17-$25
- Zealandia – NZ$22-$30
- Weta Cave & Workshop – NZ$29-$35
- Petone – NZ$50-$57
- Outlet City – NZ$49-$64
- Lower Hutt – NZ$50-$66
- Porirua – NZ$70-$90
- East Harbour Regional Park – NZ$75-$95
© Tourism NZHow Does this Compare with Other New Zealand Cities?
Check out the taxi prices in New Zealand’s largest cities:
Other Ways to Get Around
Wellington has a decent public transportation network, well worth exploring if you want to save a few dollars.
- Take the bus, there’s a huge bus network operating in Wellington.
- The Wellington train network services the Johnsonville, Melling, Kapiti, Hutt and Wairarapa areas.
- From the airport, there are shuttles that take you straight to your destination. Alternatively, the cheapest option is the Airport Flyer, a bus service that operates like a normal inner-city bus service with set stops along the way.
- Walk! Many inner-city attractions can be reached on foot.
For more information, see Public Transport in Wellington.
More About Wellington Transportation
That’s it for our guide to Wellington cab fares; for more information about transport in Wellington, check out the following articles:
- Public Transport in Wellington
- The Best Motorhome & Campervan Rentals in Wellington
- The Best Car Rental Companies in Wellington
Finally, if there’s anything we’ve missed, you’re likely to find it in The Complete Travel Guide to Wellington.
Sources:
The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across New Zealand and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:
- Tourism New Zealand (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
- Immigration New Zealand (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
- New Zealand Customs Service (Customs and Biosecurity - Updated [2025])
- New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD online platform - Updated [2025])
- Tiaki Promise (Care for people place and culture - Updated [2025])
- Safe Travel (NZ travel advisories - Updated [2025])
- Stats NZ (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
- Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (Road and transport tips - Updated [2025])
- DriveSafe (Road safety - Updated [2025])
- Council websites and freedom camping maps (Local travel advice region by region - Updated [2025])
- AdventureSmart (Know before you go - Update [2025])
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