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Auckland Airport Taxis and Transfers

Premium Transfer Services from Auckland Airport

TRAINED DRIVERS

Hand picked & english speaking drivers

LOW PRICES

Same price as a regular Taxi from the line

FLIGHT MONITORING

Drivers are always on time

QUALITY SUPPORT

24/7 Email & Phone support

Unbeatable Auckland Airport Transfers

After a tiring flight into New Zealand, you want to get to your hotel, check-in and begin your relaxing vacation as quickly as possible. That’s why taking a fast and direct Auckland airport taxi is the most convenient transfer option from Auckland airport.

From the moment your plane touches down at Auckland airport (AKL), your friendly driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it. After a warm greeting, your driver will lend you a hand with your heavy luggage and lead you to your pre-selected vehicle. If your flight is delayed, there’s no need to panic. All of our Welcome Pickups drivers are provided with live updates on your planes arrival time. 

All Welcome drivers are local to the area in which they work, so they are well versed in local tips and must-see spots while you’re in the city. Feel free to ask your driver any questions you may have about Auckland as they are happy to help. With all your Auckland airport transfer needs taken care of by Welcome Pickups, all that’s left for you to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

TRAINED DRIVERS

Hand picked & english speaking drivers

LOW PRICES

Same price as a regular Taxi from the line

FLIGHT MONITORING

Drivers are always on time

QUALITY SUPPORT

24/7 Email & Phone support

How much does a taxi cost?

Taxi prices
Day time
(05:00 - 24:00)
Night time
(00:00 - 05:00)
Duration
FROM AKL TO CITY CENTRE
30 €
30 €
30 MIN
FROM AKL TO HAMILTON
80 €
80 €
1 HR 20 MIN

Welcome’s Auckland airport taxi fleet

At Welcome Pickups, we understand the importance of starting your vacation with all your travel companions together. That’s why we offer different Auckland airport taxi sizes to suit every group. If you’re travelling with up to 4 people, you can enjoy a ride in one of our modern sedans. Or, if your group is larger (up to 8 people), you can all fit comfortably inside one of our spacious minivans. 

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Directions for your taxi from Auckland airport

Auckland airport (AKL) is the biggest and busiest airport in New Zealand. In one year alone, this large aviation hub sees over 21 million passengers through its doors. Auckland airport is located 20 km away from the city centre, so a transfer from Auckland airport shouldn’t take longer than 30 minutes.  

After exiting the airport compound, your driver will turn right onto George Bolt Memorial Dr, before taking the right-hand exit onto State Hwy 20. From here, your driver will take exit 15 for Queenstown Rd toward Rte 12 and then the 3rd exit at the roundabout onto Queenstown Rd/Rte 12. Your driver will then follow signs for State Hwy 1 N/Auckland/City Centre for a couple of km before taking exit 429A-B-C toward Wellesley St. Once on Wellesley St, you will cross a bridge and enter the city centre of Auckland. 

Why choose an Auckland airport transfer from Welcome

At Welcome Pickups, we pride ourselves on providing each and every one of our customers with stellar service and fully personalised transfers. That’s why we offer 24/7 customer support, exciting travel extras, guaranteed on-time pickups, state of the art vehicles and unbeatable prices. Let us take care of your Auckland airport transfer needs so you can concentrate on having the time of your lives in New Zealand. 

Cost of Auckland airport transers

The local drivers at Auckland airport charge based upon a tiered passenger system. The average cost of a taxi is $48 NZD (€30), which includes the airport surcharge and the cost of one additional passenger. However, if you take more than two passengers, have extra luggage or travel during the holidays, this price will increase. 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a taxi cost from Auckland airport to the city?

The local taxi drivers at Auckland airport don’t offer one set-rate fee. You will be charged a base fee for the first passenger, plus an airport surcharge and an extra charge for every additional passenger. The average cost of an Auckland airport taxi is $48 NZD ( €30), which includes two passengers and the surcharge. If you’d prefer a set-rate fare you can rely on, we suggest booking your transfer from Auckland airport with Welcome Pickups.

Where do I meet my Welcome Pickups driver?

24 hours before you’re due to fly to Auckland airport, you will receive an email containing your driver’s name, photo and phone number. Then, on the day of your pickup, you will find your driver waiting just outside of the airport terminal, holding a sign with your name on it.

To give you even more peace of mind, you can download our new Welcome Pickups mobile app which lets you track the location of your driver in real-time.

What should I do if my flight is delayed?

If your flight is changed, delayed or even landing early, there’s no need to worry. All of our drivers are given live updates on your flight’s plan, so they will always be there waiting when you land.

Welcome Pickups has a Net Safety Score of 99 of 100

We’ve introduced a metric indicating how safe travellers feel when using our services during the COVID-19 pandemic. After every ride, we ask each traveller to leave a review.

  • 20 minute gap between transfers

  • Regular Car Sanitisation

  • Contactless ride

  • Sanitiser in every car

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