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Central Coasttaxi & cab fares · 2026
Central Coast taxi fares use the NSW urban tariff set by Transport for NSW — the same regulated meter as Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong. Gosford, Woy Woy, Terrigal and Erina all share this rate. The Central Coast has no commercial airport of its own, so an "airport taxi" here almost always means a long run south to Sydney (SYD) or north to Newcastle (NTL).
In Central Coast, "cab" and "taxi" refer to the same regulated vehicle — same Transport for NSW (Point to Point Transport Commission) meter, same maximum tariff. The calculator below applies the 2026 schedule for sedan, maxi (5+ passengers) and wheelchair-accessible trips, and detects Uber-comparison scenarios automatically.
How much is a taxi in Central Coast?
A typical metered taxi in Central Coast costs about A$19 for a short 5 km trip and around A$37 for a 12 km cross-town run on the New South Wales daytime meter, which starts with a A$5.00 flagfall. After hours the night tariff lifts the same 5 km trip to about A$21. These are the regulated maximum rates set by Transport for NSW (Point to Point Transport Commission); use the calculator below for an exact fare on your route.
Popular Central Coast routes
Sydney Airport (SYD)
The Central Coast has no commercial airport. Most airport taxis head to Sydney Airport (SYD), roughly 85 km south via the M1 — a long metered trip with tolls on top, so many travellers pre-book a fixed quote or take the train from Gosford to Central. Newcastle Airport (NTL) at Williamtown is the shorter run to the north for domestic flights. Either way, budget for a long-distance fare rather than a quick CBD hop.
How much is a taxi from Sydney Airport to Central Coast CBD?
A metered Central Coast taxi from Sydney Airport to the Central Coast CBD is typically A$190 – A$270 on the day rate (typical A$215), running on the regulated New South Wales meter set by Transport for NSW (Point to Point Transport Commission). The night, late-night and public-holiday tariffs add to that figure; tolls and airport access fees are passed through on top.
Night, weekend & peak rates in Central Coast
The NSW night tariff (10pm–6am) raises the flagfall and per-kilometre rate above the day meter — the same regulated schedule Sydney and Newcastle use.
Where to find a Central Coast taxi rank
- 01Gosford Station (Erina Street) — the main interchange rank
- 02Woy Woy Station — the primary rank on the Peninsula
- 03Erina Fair shopping centre — busy through the day
- 04Terrigal (The Esplanade) — beachfront rank, busy over summer
- 05Wyong Station — northern rank near the hospital
- 06Mann Street, Gosford — late ranks near the CBD's weekend venues
What's different in NSW
The Central Coast is billed on the standard NSW urban meter (identical to Sydney's day and night rates), but with no local airport its highest-value trips are the long metered runs to Sydney or Newcastle airports.
Central Coast taxi fares · frequently asked
How much is a taxi from the Central Coast to Sydney Airport?
A metered taxi from Gosford to Sydney Airport (SYD) covers roughly 85 km and is typically A$190–A$270 on the NSW urban day meter, plus tolls. Because it is a long-distance fare, many travellers pre-book a fixed quote or take the train from Gosford to Central and connect from there.
How much is a taxi in Gosford?
A short metered taxi in Gosford is typically about A$15–A$20 for a few kilometres on the NSW urban day rate (A$5.00 flagfall, A$2.52 per kilometre). The Central Coast uses the same regulated meter as Sydney.
Does the Central Coast have its own airport?
No — the Central Coast has no commercial airport. The nearest are Sydney Airport (SYD), about 85 km to the south, and Newcastle Airport (NTL) to the north. Taxi trips to either are long metered fares rather than quick local runs.
Are Central Coast taxi fares the same as Sydney?
Yes — Gosford, Woy Woy, Terrigal and the rest of the Central Coast are billed on the NSW urban tariff, identical to Sydney's day and night meter rates set by Transport for NSW.