Wellington International Airport Taxi - Fares & Prices 2026

Popular routes from Wellington International Airport

Wellington International Airport To Boulcott	69 NZD
Wellington International Airport To Intercontinental Wellington	35 NZD
Wellington International Airport To Wellington Central	45 NZD

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Wellington International Airport

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Wellington International Airport

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

3.8NZD

Price per KM

2.9 NZD

Waiting time per hour

66NZD

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Wellington International Airport city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 18.3 NZD.

Taxi transfers from Wellington International Airport (WLG)

Boulcott Intercontinental Wellington Wellington Central Massey Beehive Ariki DoubleTree By Hilton Wellington Lower Hutt City Quest Wellington Belmont Khandallah Karori Waikanae Wainuiomata

Using a taxi at Wellington International Airport (WLG)

Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals - not drivers who approach you inside the terminal.
Make sure the meter is running, or agree the fare before you set off.
Licensed airport taxis are safest; keep your booking confirmation if you pre-booked.
Have the address and rough distance ready so you can sense-check the price.

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Wellington International Airport (WLG) taxi fare - FAQ

What's the taxi fare from Wellington to Wellington city center?

Taxi fares from Wellington to Wellington city center can vary based on time of day, luggage, traffic, and the destination. Enter your route in Wellington taxi fare calculator to get an estimated price.

How much is a taxi transfer from Wellington International Airport (WLG)?

A 5km ride transfer from Wellington International Airport (WLG) costs about 18.3 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 transfer from Wellington International Airport (WLG)?

You can stop a taxi on the street transfer from Wellington International Airport (WLG) or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app transfer from Wellington International Airport (WLG) as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.

What other ways are there to get around transfer from Wellington International Airport (WLG)?

if you can’t find a taxi Wellington International Airport (WLG) 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 Wellington International Airport (WLG)?

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

What’s the price of Taxi transfer from Wellington International Airport (WLG) per KM?

The starting price of a taxi transfer from Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 3.8 NZD. Each KM is then priced at 2.9 NZD. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 66.0 NZD per hour.

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