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Maitlandtaxi & cab fares · 2026
Maitland taxi fares use the NSW urban tariff set by Transport for NSW — the same regulated meter as Newcastle, to which Maitland is joined as part of the Hunter urban fare area. Central Maitland, East Maitland and Rutherford all share this rate, and Newcastle Airport is the region’s departure point.
In Maitland, "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 Maitland?
A typical metered taxi in Maitland 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 Maitland routes
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Newcastle Airport (NTL) at Williamtown is the local airport, about 25 km east of Maitland — a metered NSW-urban trip of roughly half an hour with no toll on the route. There is no fixed fare; the meter runs the whole way. For Sydney flights, some travellers instead take a short taxi to Maitland station and the train, since a Sydney Airport taxi from here is a long-distance fare.
How much is a taxi from Newcastle Airport to Maitland CBD?
A metered Maitland taxi from Newcastle Airport to the Maitland CBD is typically A$55 – A$85 on the day rate (typical A$65), 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 Maitland
The NSW night tariff (10pm–6am) lifts the flagfall and per-kilometre rate above the daytime meter — the same regulated schedule Newcastle and Sydney use.
Where to find a Maitland taxi rank
- 01Maitland Station / Church Street — the main town rank
- 02East Maitland (Melbourne Street) — near Maitland Hospital and Green Hills
- 03Green Hills shopping centre, East Maitland — busy through the day
- 04Rutherford Marketplace — rank for the western suburbs
- 05Newcastle Airport (NTL), Williamtown — rank outside the terminal
- 06High Street, Maitland — late ranks near the weekend venues
What's different in NSW
Maitland shares Newcastle's NSW urban meter as part of the Hunter urban fare area, so its rates are identical to the big-city NSW tariff despite being a regional centre; the nearest airport rank is Newcastle (NTL) at Williamtown.
Maitland taxi fares · frequently asked
How much is a taxi from Maitland to Newcastle Airport?
A metered taxi from Maitland to Newcastle Airport (NTL) at Williamtown covers about 25 km and is typically A$55–A$85 on the NSW urban day meter. There is no fixed fare and no toll on the route; the night tariff adds to that figure.
How much is a taxi in Maitland?
A short metered taxi in Maitland is typically about A$15–A$22 for a few kilometres on the NSW urban day rate (A$5.00 flagfall, A$2.52 per kilometre). Maitland shares Newcastle’s regulated meter.
Are Maitland taxi fares the same as Newcastle?
Yes — Maitland is part of the Hunter urban fare area, so it is billed on the same NSW urban tariff as Newcastle and Sydney. The day, night and peak rates are identical.
How much is a taxi from Maitland to Newcastle?
Maitland to the Newcastle CBD is roughly 35 km; a metered taxi is typically A$80–A$115 on the NSW urban day rate. Trains from Maitland station are a cheaper alternative on this route.