Work out what a maxi taxi (also called a maxi cab, large taxi or 7-to-11 seater) costs in Darwin on the official 2026 regulated meter. A typical 10 km trip is about $31 (a sedan is about $25). The calculator applies the NT maxi rule automatically — enter your route above.
A maxi carrying 5+ passengers pays a higher per-kilometre rate — about A$2.49/km by day and A$3.05/km at night — while the flagfall and waiting time stay the same as a sedan.
Regulated day-meter totals from our fare engine. A Darwin maxi costs more than a sedan on every trip because of the NT maxi rule — but still far less than two sedans for a group of 5+.
| Trip | Sedan | Maxi (5+) | Maxi extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short hop5 km · 12 min | $15 | $18 | +$3 |
| Across town10 km · 20 min | $25 | $31 | +$6 |
| Longer suburban20 km · 30 min | $44 | $56 | +$12 |
| Airport-length run25 km · 35 min | $53 | $68 | +$15 |
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 Darwin.
A maxi taxi (5–11 seater) for a typical 10 km trip in Darwin is about $31 on the regulated day meter, compared with about $25 for a sedan. A maxi carrying 5+ passengers pays a higher per-kilometre rate — about A$2.49/km by day and A$3.05/km at night — while the flagfall and waiting time stay the same as a sedan. Use the calculator above for your exact route.
On the regulated meter, a maxi in Darwin costs more than a sedan for the same trip because of the state maxi rule. A maxi carrying 5+ passengers pays a higher per-kilometre rate — about A$2.49/km by day and A$3.05/km at night — while the flagfall and waiting time stay the same as a sedan. For a group of 5 or more it is still cheaper than two separate sedans.
Book a maxi taxi in Darwin 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 Darwin International Airport runs on the same regulated maxi meter as any other Darwin trip, plus any airport pick-up fee that applies to all taxis. A maxi carrying 5+ passengers pays a higher per-kilometre rate — about A$2.49/km by day and A$3.05/km at night — while the flagfall and waiting time stay the same as a sedan. 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.