Travel safely with Welcome Pickups
Net Safety Score
We’ve introduced a metric indicating how safe travellers feel when using our services during the COVID-19 pandemic. After every ride, we ask each traveller to leave a review.
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20 minute gap between transfers
Following each ride, our drivers have at least 20 minutes to thoroughly clean the surfaces of the car and ventilate the cabin.
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Regular Car Sanitisation
Our drivers thoroughly sanitise and disinfect cars according to Welcome Safety Protocol
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Contactless ride
When you book, you can request to have zero contact with the driver during the transfer with just one click. In this case, the driver won’t help you with your luggage or shake hands.
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Sanitiser in every car
We provide hand sanitisers and hand wipes for all our travellers. Our drivers have their own sanitiser, which they use before and after every ride
Unbeatable Auckland Airport Transfers
After a tiring flight into New Zealand, you want to get to your hotel, check-in and begin your relaxing vacation as quickly as possible. That’s why taking a fast and direct Auckland airport taxi is the most convenient transfer option from Auckland airport.
From the moment your plane touches down at Auckland airport (AKL), your friendly driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it. After a warm greeting, your driver will lend you a hand with your heavy luggage and lead you to your pre-selected vehicle. If your flight is delayed, there’s no need to panic. All of our Welcome Pickups drivers are provided with live updates on your planes arrival time.
All Welcome drivers are local to the area in which they work, so they are well versed in local tips and must-see spots while you’re in the city. Feel free to ask your driver any questions you may have about Auckland as they are happy to help. With all your Auckland airport transfer needs taken care of by Welcome Pickups, all that’s left for you to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
Hand picked & english speaking drivers
Same price as a regular Taxi from the line
Drivers are always on time
24/7 Email & Phone support
How much does a taxi cost?
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Welcome’s Auckland airport taxi fleet
At Welcome Pickups, we understand the importance of starting your vacation with all your travel companions together. That’s why we offer different Auckland airport taxi sizes to suit every group. If you’re travelling with up to 4 people, you can enjoy a ride in one of our modern sedans. Or, if your group is larger (up to 8 people), you can all fit comfortably inside one of our spacious minivans.
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Directions for your taxi from Auckland airport
Auckland airport (AKL) is the biggest and busiest airport in New Zealand. In one year alone, this large aviation hub sees over 21 million passengers through its doors. Auckland airport is located 20 km away from the city centre, so a transfer from Auckland airport shouldn’t take longer than 30 minutes.
After exiting the airport compound, your driver will turn right onto George Bolt Memorial Dr, before taking the right-hand exit onto State Hwy 20. From here, your driver will take exit 15 for Queenstown Rd toward Rte 12 and then the 3rd exit at the roundabout onto Queenstown Rd/Rte 12. Your driver will then follow signs for State Hwy 1 N/Auckland/City Centre for a couple of km before taking exit 429A-B-C toward Wellesley St. Once on Wellesley St, you will cross a bridge and enter the city centre of Auckland.
Why choose an Auckland airport transfer from Welcome
At Welcome Pickups, we pride ourselves on providing each and every one of our customers with stellar service and fully personalised transfers. That’s why we offer 24/7 customer support, exciting travel extras, guaranteed on-time pickups, state of the art vehicles and unbeatable prices. Let us take care of your Auckland airport transfer needs so you can concentrate on having the time of your lives in New Zealand.
Cost of Auckland airport transers
The local drivers at Auckland airport charge based upon a tiered passenger system. The average cost of a taxi is $48 NZD (€30), which includes the airport surcharge and the cost of one additional passenger. However, if you take more than two passengers, have extra luggage or travel during the holidays, this price will increase.