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Wollongongtaxi & cab fares · 2026
Wollongong taxi fares fall under the NSW urban regulated schedule alongside Sydney and Newcastle. There is no fixed-fare zone here — every metered trip prices to the same flagfall, distance bands and Friday/Saturday late-night surcharge as the Sydney CBD does.
In Wollongong, "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 Wollongong?
A typical metered taxi in Wollongong 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 Wollongong routes
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)
Wollongong's nearest commercial airport is Shellharbour Airport (formerly Albion Park, IATA WOL), about 19 km south of the CBD. Flights are limited — many travellers fly into Sydney Airport (SYD) instead and take a 90-minute taxi or train down the coast. A SYD → Wollongong meter usually lands at A$150–A$200 plus tolls; the train is cheaper for solo travellers.
How much is a taxi from Shellharbour Airport to Wollongong CBD?
A metered Wollongong taxi from Shellharbour Airport to the Wollongong CBD is typically A$25 – A$45 on the day rate (typical A$32), 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.
Where to find a Wollongong taxi rank
- 01Wollongong Station — main rank on Station Street
- 02Crown Street Mall — central rank, busiest after the cinema lets out
- 03North Beach (Cliff Road) — for the surf clubs on summer weekends
- 04Wollongong Hospital — Loftus Street rank, well-trafficked 24/7
- 05Warrawong Plaza — anchor rank for the city's southern suburbs
What's different in NSW
Wollongong's regulated schedule is identical to NSW urban Sydney, so the Friday/Saturday peak hire-charge surcharge (10pm–6am) applies. The dominant 'long' route is Sydney Airport → Wollongong; budget for tolls (M1, Sea Cliff Bridge route is toll-free but slower).