Timaru Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Timaru Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for $ 4.70, plus $ 2.70 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Timaru

Timaru To Lake Tekapo	285 NZD
Timaru To Waimate Aerodrome	135 NZD
Timaru To Wanaka	734 NZD

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Timaru

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Timaru

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

4.7NZD

Price per KM

2.7 NZD

Waiting time per hour

48NZD

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Timaru city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 18.2 NZD.

Timaru Reported Prices

Timaru latest reported taxi prices

1 real fare reported by travellers · reviewed by our team

Date	Time	Price	From	To	People	Luggage	Driver
2025-04-28	09:00	390 NZD	Timaru	Christchurch International Airport	2	0	-

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Timaru taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Timaru?

A 5km ride in Timaru costs about 18.2 NZD. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.

How do I order a taxi in Timaru?

You can stop a taxi on the street in Timaru or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Timaru as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.

What other ways are there to get around in Timaru?

if you can’t find a taxi Timaru or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.

How do I calculate the taxi fare in Timaru?

Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.com. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Timaru taxi fares and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Timaru.

What’s the price of Taxi in Timaru per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in Timaru is 4.7 NZD. Each KM is then priced at 2.7 NZD. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 48.0 NZD per hour.

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