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Newcastle Taxi

Great Price for your Taxi in Newcastle NSW

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

Top-rated Taxi in Newcastle

The beautiful harbour city of Newcastle is located in New South Wales, Australia. As it’s the second oldest city in Australia, Newcastle is filled with amazing historical sites and natural wonders. Be sure to check out the 1880s Fort Scratchley and its amazing viewpoint, the wide beaches and the famous Bogey Hole ocean bath. With so many fantastic things to see and do in this exciting city, you need a quick and easy way to get around. That’s why we recommend taking a fast and reliable Newcastle taxi for your transfers around the city. You can easily hail a taxi in the street, call a phone-dispatch taxi in Newcastle, or book your transfers in advance.

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 AIRPORT TO CITY CENTRE
45 €
45 €
30 MIN
FROM NEWCASTLE TRANSPORT INTERCHANGE TO BATHERS WAY WALK
7.80 €
8.10 €
10 MIN
FROM FORT SCRATCHLEY TO BOGEY HOLE
4 €
4.30 €
5 MIN

Cost of a Newcastle Taxi

There are two different types of taxis in Newcastle; pre-booked taxis and hailed taxis. Taxis that you book in advance will give you a set fare that you have to agree with in advance. On the other hand, if you take a Newcastle taxi from a rank or hail one in the street, your driver will use a taximeter to calculate the cost of your fare based on both time and distance factors. The maximum rates are set and regulated by the government, so the local Newcastle taxi drivers can’t go over this fare. The maximum fares are as follows;

Base price: €2.20 (AUD 3.60)

Price per km day: €1.40 (AUD 2.29)

Price per km night: €1.70 (AUD 2.73)

Peak-time hiring charge: €1.50 (AUD 2.50)

Waiting per 1 hour: €35 (AUD 56.68)

You can find a full list of prices for both urban areas and countryside zones outside of Newcastle city centre on the government’s transport website.

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How to Get a Taxi in Newcastle, NSW

There are two different types of taxis in Newcastle, NSW; pre-booked taxis and metered taxis. You can easily hail a metered taxi in the street or pick one up at the taxi ranks located in the city. On the other hand, the pre-booked Newcastle taxis can only be called and booked in advance. If you’re wanting to book a taxi, you can call one of the following Newcastle taxi numbers or book online with Welcome Pickups:

13Cabs: +61 13 2227

Newcastle Hire Cars: +61 (2) 4960 1800

Silver Service: +61 (2) 6571 1600

Newcastle Taxis: +61 (2) 4940 5955

Benefits of Booking your Newcastle Taxi with Welcome

Not knowing how much your transfers will cost can be stressful if you’re wanting to visit multiple places in a large city. To enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a fixed fare, you can pre-book your Newcastle taxi rides in advance with Welcome Pickups. We have competitive set-rate fares, hand-picked local drivers, 24/7 customer support and guaranteed on-time pickups, so you won’t miss a single thing during your vacation in Newcastle.

Newcastle Taxi Tips

  1. There are shared taxis in Newcastle, NSW. If you take one of these taxis, you will each be charged 75% of the total fare.
  2. If you want a set fare for your taxi in Newcastle, you must book one over the phone or arrange your ride online in advance.
  3. If you take a metered Newcastle taxi, ensure your driver is using the correct taxi fare and has turned on their meter.
  4. Tipping your driver in New South Wales isn’t expected, but you can round up your fare to the nearest dollar if you wish.

Wheelchair-accessible Taxi in Newcastle

Although the standard taxis in Newcastle NSW don’t offer wheelchair-accessible vehicles, you can easily book one through the official government hotline, or request one from one of the pre-booked Newcastle taxi companies. To book your wheelchair-accessible taxi in Newcastle you can call +61 13 9000.

Newcastle Taxi Safety and Complaints

If you’re taking a metered taxi in Newcastle, your driver and their vehicle will be heavily monitored by the government, so your experience should be safe and enjoyable. However, if you do experience any issues during your ride, such as overcharging or a rude, unprofessional driver, you can call the Transport Commissioner’s 24-hour hotline on +61 1800 500 410 to file a complaint.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most reliable taxis in Newcastle?

Some of the top-rated phone dispatch Newcastle taxi numbers you can call for a pickup are 13Cabs (+61 13 2227), Newcastle Hire Cars (+61 2 4960 1800) and Silver Service (+61 2 6571 1600). However, if you want to guarantee a 5-star service for your taxi in Newcastle, NSW, you can pre-book your rides in advance with Welcome Pickups.

How do I book a taxi in Newcastle, NSW?

Booking a Newcastle taxi couldn’t be easier. You can hail a Newcastle taxi in the street, walk to a taxi rank, call one of the local phone-dispatch taxi companies or book your transfer in advance with Welcome Pickups.

How do Newcastle taxis calculate their fares?

Taxis in Newcastle use taximeters to calculate the cost of your ride if they’re flagged down in the street or found at a taxi rank. They have a base fare of €2.20 (AUD 3.60) and a price per km of €1.40 (AUD 2.29) during the day and €1.70 (AUD 2.73) at night.

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