Maxi taxi vans for groups of 5 to 11 passengers, booked online. Enter your pickup, drop-off and group size to see your quote, then book the whole van.
If you have been typing maxi taxi Auckland into your phone, here is the short version: a maxi taxi and a taxi van are the same thing. Maxi taxi is simply the name many people use for a cab that is bigger than a standard sedan. Auckland Taxi Vans runs exactly that, driven vans seating up to 11 passengers, with one flat fare per vehicle instead of a price per head.
What counts as a maxi taxi?
Anything with more passenger seats than a normal four-seat taxi. In practice that means a van. Ours carry groups of 5 to 11 people, so a maxi taxi covers the awkward group sizes ordinary cabs cannot: five adults heading to dinner, seven workmates with conference bags, a touring party of ten. You book the whole vehicle, the fare belongs to the vehicle, and how you split it among the seats is your business.
Maxi taxi sizes
- 5 or 6 passengers. A family or a small crew travelling together.
- 7 or 8 passengers. The classic maxi cab load.
- 9 to 11 passengers. The biggest option, still one flat price for the whole vehicle.
Travelling as 1 to 4? The booking form quotes a car. With 4 or more bags, or 5 or more passengers, we upgrade you to a maxi van and your fare updates automatically.
Maxi taxi fares to Auckland Airport
Every airport fare is a flat price for the whole van, agreed before pickup, and the same fare applies in either direction. Find the row for your pickup area and the column for your group size.
| Route (either direction) | 5 or 6 passengers | 7 or 8 passengers | 9 to 11 passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland CBD to Auckland Airport | $97 | $125 | $140 |
| Papakura to Auckland Airport | $100 | $130 | $130 |
| Howick to Auckland Airport | $120 | $145 | $145 |
| Henderson to Auckland Airport | $125 | $155 | $155 |
| North Shore to Auckland Airport | $130 | $150 | $150 |
| Albany to Auckland Airport | $160 | $190 | $190 |
These are the fares our booking form quotes for groups travelling with up to 6 bags. More bags can change the quote, and pickups between 12am and 3:45am add a $15 late-night surcharge. For more on getting a group to the airport, see the Auckland Airport van transfers page.
What Aucklanders book a maxi taxi for
- Airport transfers where the whole travel party wants to arrive together
- Nights out, one vehicle there and one vehicle home, nobody drives
- Concerts and matches at Eden Park, Spark Arena or Go Media Stadium
- Cruise passengers heading between the terminal and the airport or hotels
- Work functions, off-sites and Christmas parties
- Family gatherings where three cars would otherwise convoy across town
For recurring or larger jobs, the group transport Auckland page covers moving bigger parties, and minibus hire in Auckland is the same fleet under yet another name people search for.
Instant quotes, anywhere in Auckland
Trips outside the airport list are priced on the spot: put your pickup and destination into the booking form and a fixed quote appears before you commit. Minimum fares are $45 by car and $85 by van. There is no meter running in traffic and no guessing what the number will be at the far end.
Maxi taxi FAQs
Is a maxi taxi the same as a taxi van?
Yes. Maxi taxi, maxi cab, taxi van and minibus taxi all describe the same vehicle: a driven van carrying more passengers than a standard cab. Ours seat up to 11.
How many people fit in a maxi taxi?
Up to 11 passengers. Van fares come in three bands, 5 or 6 passengers, 7 or 8, and 9 to 11, always priced per vehicle. Groups of 1 to 4 are quoted for a car unless they have 4 or more bags.
How much is a maxi taxi from the CBD to Auckland Airport?
$97 for 5 or 6 passengers, $125 for 7 or 8 passengers, and $140 for 9 to 11 passengers, with up to 6 bags. The price is for the whole van and is locked in when you book. Pickups between 12am and 3:45am add $15.
Does a maxi taxi cost more per person?
Usually the opposite, because the fare is per vehicle. From the CBD to the airport, a group of 11 pays the same $140 as a group of 9.
Can I book a maxi taxi in advance?
Yes, and for groups it is the smart move. Book online with your date, time and passenger numbers and the fixed fare is confirmed straight away.
Book your maxi taxi
Skip the phone tag: get an instant fixed quote online now, or call 0274 911 978. And if you want the full picture of the fleet and fares, the Auckland Taxi Vans home page is the place to start.