Official Taxi
NZD 90-120 ($55-73) to CBD
25-45 min
Auckland Co-op / Corporate Cabs
Uber
NZD 60-90 ($36-55)
International: Level 1 pickup zone. Domestic: pickup area outside terminal.
Cheapest way
SkyDrive bus to CBD NZD 18 — 45 min. AirportLink bus NZD 8 to Puhinui station then train — 60 min.
Where to catch an official taxi
International + Domestic arrivals — outside terminals, follow "Taxi" signs
How to avoid taxi scams at Auckland Airport
- Uber is significantly cheaper than taxi in Auckland — often 30-40% less.
- Only use taxi companies with taxi rank — never accept airport touts.
Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.
Getting out of Auckland (AKL)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
Check transfer pricesRenting a car instead? Compare rentals with free cancellation.Currency
NZD
English-friendly
High
Tipping
Not expected — round up.
Mobile data for New Zealand
Get mobile data for New Zealand set up before you land.
Airport lounges at Auckland Airport
Wait for your flight in a lounge — one membership covers lounges at airports across the country and worldwide.
