Work out what a maxi taxi (also called a maxi cab, large taxi or 7-to-11 seater) costs in Brisbane on the official 2026 regulated meter. A typical 10 km trip is about $31. The calculator applies the QLD maxi rule automatically — enter your route above.
On the regulated rank or hail meter, a Queensland maxi is charged the same as a sedan — there is no high-occupancy premium for rank/hail trips. Any high-occupancy fare is deregulated and applies only to phone/app bookings at the operator’s discretion.
Regulated day-meter totals from our fare engine. On the Brisbane rank/hail meter a maxi is priced the same as a sedan, so one maxi for a group of 5+ is much cheaper than two sedans.
| Trip | Sedan | Maxi (5+) | Maxi extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short hop5 km · 12 min | $18 | $18 | same |
| Across town10 km · 20 min | $31 | $31 | same |
| Longer suburban20 km · 30 min | $58 | $58 | same |
| Airport-length run25 km · 35 min | $72 | $72 | same |
Weekday day tariff, cash, excludes tolls & airport access fees. Exact regulated maximum from our fare engine — your route and time of day may differ. Enter your trip in the calculator above for the precise figure.
Sourced answers on maxi taxi pricing, group size and airport runs in Brisbane.
A maxi taxi (5–11 seater) for a typical 10 km trip in Brisbane is about $31 on the regulated day meter. On the regulated rank or hail meter, a Queensland maxi is charged the same as a sedan — there is no high-occupancy premium for rank/hail trips. Any high-occupancy fare is deregulated and applies only to phone/app bookings at the operator’s discretion. Use the calculator above for your exact route.
On the regulated rank or hail meter, a maxi in Brisbane is charged the same as a sedan. On the regulated rank or hail meter, a Queensland maxi is charged the same as a sedan — there is no high-occupancy premium for rank/hail trips. Any high-occupancy fare is deregulated and applies only to phone/app bookings at the operator’s discretion. For a group of 5 or more, one maxi is far cheaper than two sedans and keeps everyone together.
Book a maxi taxi in Brisbane when you are travelling with 5 or more passengers, have oversize luggage (surfboards, bikes, a sound rig), need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, or are doing an airport transfer with a family and several suitcases. There are far fewer maxis than sedans, so a walk-up at a rank is unreliable — pre-book 30–60 minutes ahead, and the day before for airport pickups.
A maxi from Brisbane Airport runs on the same regulated maxi meter as any other Brisbane trip, plus any airport pick-up fee that applies to all taxis. On the regulated rank or hail meter, a Queensland maxi is charged the same as a sedan — there is no high-occupancy premium for rank/hail trips. Any high-occupancy fare is deregulated and applies only to phone/app bookings at the operator’s discretion. Enter the airport and your destination in the calculator for the exact number.
Australian maxi taxis are licensed for 5 to 11 seated passengers depending on the vehicle — commonly 5-, 7- and 11-seater van layouts. Children under 7 must use an approved child restraint regardless of vehicle type.