Work out what a maxi taxi (also called a maxi cab, large taxi or 7-to-11 seater) costs in Sydney on the official 2026 regulated meter. A typical 10 km trip is about $47 (a sedan is about $32). The calculator applies the NSW maxi rule automatically — enter your route above.
A maxi carrying 5 or more passengers is billed at up to 150% of the standard meter — applied to flagfall, per-km and waiting time. The Sydney Airport → CBD maxi fixed fare is A$80 (vs A$60 for a sedan).
Regulated day-meter totals from our fare engine. A Sydney maxi costs more than a sedan on every trip because of the NSW 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 | $19 | $28 | +$9 |
| Across town10 km · 20 min | $32 | $47 | +$15 |
| Longer suburban20 km · 30 min | $55 | $82 | +$27 |
| Airport-length run25 km · 35 min | $66 | $99 | +$33 |
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 Sydney.
A maxi taxi (5–11 seater) for a typical 10 km trip in Sydney is about $47 on the regulated day meter, compared with about $32 for a sedan. A maxi carrying 5 or more passengers is billed at up to 150% of the standard meter — applied to flagfall, per-km and waiting time. The Sydney Airport → CBD maxi fixed fare is A$80 (vs A$60 for a sedan). Use the calculator above for your exact route.
On the regulated meter, a maxi in Sydney costs more than a sedan for the same trip because of the state maxi rule. A maxi carrying 5 or more passengers is billed at up to 150% of the standard meter — applied to flagfall, per-km and waiting time. The Sydney Airport → CBD maxi fixed fare is A$80 (vs A$60 for a sedan). For a group of 5 or more it is still cheaper than two separate sedans.
Book a maxi taxi in Sydney 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.
Yes. Transport for NSW sets a fixed maxi taxi fare of A$80 for the Sydney Airport → CBD trip (compared with A$60 for a sedan), when 5 or more passengers travel or a maxi is requested at the airport rank. The reverse direction (CBD → airport) runs on the regulated 150% maxi meter.
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.