How much does a taxi cost in Wellington?

The taxi fare in Wellington depends on various factors. These include the distance to be traveled, the journey duration, the taxi rate Wellington valid in Wellington, and possibly the time of day. Based on these components, the taxi fare can be calculated. So that you do not have to do this manually, we offer you the option of calculating it for you free of charge. Simply enter the start and destination addresses of your desired taxi ride into the form above. We will take care of the rest and calculate an estimated price for your desired taxi ride in Wellington within a few seconds.

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Wellington?

To create a forecast of the expected taxi fare in Wellington, we use the current Wellington taxi rate. This rate was last set on 1 janvier 2024. The Wellington taxi rate consists of a base fare, various per-kilometer charges, and a time-dependent component for standing and waiting time. Based on the entered start and destination addresses, we first determine the shortest taxi route between these two points. We then use the resulting distance and estimated travel time to calculate an estimated price for your upcoming taxi ride in Wellington using the taxi rate currently valid there. Of course, the start and destination addresses do not necessarily have to be located in Wellington. We automatically find the correct rate.

Who sets the Wellington taxi rate?

Taxi tariffs in New Zealand are officially set by cities or districts. The taxi tariff Wellington was last set in janvier 2024 and published in the official tariff ordinance. It is binding for all taxis and taxi companies within the compulsory driving area and may not be exceeded or undercut. This is ensured by officially calibrated taximeters installed in the taxis.

What is the taxi rate in Wellington?

The base fare is NZ$3.98, the per-kilometer fare is NZ$3.25. Standing and waiting time is charged at NZ$100 per hour. Additional surcharges may apply.

Taxi Fare Calculator Wellington

Get an accurate fare estimate for your taxi ride in Wellington.

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Using the currently valid Taxi Rate Wellington from 2024

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1. Distance Table with Taxi Fares

Here is a simple price-distance table for rides using the Wellington taxi rate. It is intended as a quick overview. For example, you can easily see the following:

10 kilometers by taxi in Wellington costs about NZ$36.48
15 kilometers by taxi in Wellington costs about NZ$52.73
20 kilometers by taxi in Wellington costs about NZ$68.98
50 kilometers by taxi in Wellington costs about NZ$166

Estimated Fare

1 km

NZ$7.23

2 km

NZ$10.48

3 km

NZ$13.73

4 km

NZ$16.98

5 km

NZ$20.23

6 km

NZ$23.48

7 km

NZ$26.73

8 km

NZ$29.98

9 km

NZ$33.23

10 km

NZ$36.48

Estimated Fare

11 km

NZ$39.73

12 km

NZ$42.98

13 km

NZ$46.23

14 km

NZ$49.48

15 km

NZ$52.73

16 km

NZ$55.98

17 km

NZ$59.23

18 km

NZ$62.48

19 km

NZ$65.73

20 km

NZ$68.98

Estimated Fare

21 km

NZ$72.23

22 km

NZ$75.48

23 km

NZ$78.73

24 km

NZ$81.98

25 km

NZ$85.23

26 km

NZ$88.48

27 km

NZ$91.73

28 km

NZ$94.98

29 km

NZ$98.23

30 km

NZ$101

Estimated Fare

35 km

NZ$118

40 km

NZ$134

45 km

NZ$150

50 km

NZ$166

60 km

NZ$199

70 km

NZ$231

80 km

NZ$264

90 km

NZ$296

100 km

NZ$329

150 km

NZ$491

Other distance:

Please note that these estimated prices only take into account the base fare and the respective distance under the Wellington taxi rate. Traffic-related standing or waiting time is not included here. If you would like route-based estimated prices for rides using this or other taxi rates, it is best to use our individual fare calculation via the form at the top of this page.