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Taxi Christchurch
Reliable local taxi rides around Christchurch — home, work, shops, appointments, restaurants and hotels.
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THE CHRISTCHURCH WAY TO TRAVEL
From everyday rides and Christchurch Airport transfers to spacious maxi taxis, wheelchair-accessible travel and corporate journeys — enjoy a local taxi service that takes care of the details.
*Availability and advance-booking requirements vary by service.
Whether you're travelling alone or with a group, King Cabs offers transport options designed around the journey — not a one-size-fits-all ride.
Reliable local taxi rides around Christchurch — home, work, shops, appointments, restaurants and hotels.
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Pre-book airport pickups and drop-offs, with the right vehicle for your passengers and luggage.
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Extra seating for families, friends and group travel, including maxi van and 10–11 seat options.
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Wheelchair-accessible taxi transport for appointments, daily travel and Christchurch Airport.
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Professional pickups for executives, visiting clients, meetings, conferences and hotel transfers.
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Patient, personalised transport for older passengers and anyone who needs extra assistance.
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Flying into Christchurch or heading away? Arrange your Christchurch Airport taxi in advance, whether you need a standard cab, private airport shuttle-style transfer, maxi taxi or wheelchair-accessible vehicle.
MEET REAL KING CABS DRIVERS • CHRISTCHURCHKing Cabs has been serving Christchurch since 2018, providing local taxi transport, airport journeys, accessible travel and pre-booked group transport.
From Riccarton and Merivale to Rolleston, Rangiora and Christchurch Airport, our focus is on practical travel with local knowledge.
Explore our service areas ↗More passengers, more bags or simply more room to travel together? King Cabs offers maxi taxis, taxi vans and larger-capacity vehicles for group bookings in Christchurch.
10–11 seat options depend on the vehicle configuration. Please confirm passenger and luggage numbers before booking.
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OUR GROUP TRANSPORT · 10–11 SEAT OPTIONS
Accessible travel should be straightforward. Tell us what you need, and we'll help arrange the right type of vehicle and support for your journey.
Wheelchair-accessible taxis can be pre-booked for medical appointments, social visits, airport transfers and everyday journeys. Tell us if the passenger will remain in their wheelchair during travel.
Wheelchair taxi information ↗
King Cabs supports eligible Canterbury Total Mobility journeys, subject to the scheme's requirements. Our transport can help with appointments, shopping, visiting friends and other eligible trips.
Total Mobility information ↗For accessible bookings, please share wheelchair dimensions or type where relevant, passenger numbers, other mobility equipment and any assistance required. Vehicle availability and suitability must be confirmed.
Reliable transport is part of making a good impression. King Cabs offers pre-booked taxis for business travel, meeting schedules, visiting clients, airport arrivals and hotel transfers across Christchurch.
Some journeys need extra time and care. Our companion driving service supports older passengers and people who would appreciate assistance with a trip, from everyday errands to medical appointments.
Please describe the assistance required in advance. Companion driving is not an emergency or clinical care service.
Explore companion drivingWhether you book a standard Christchurch taxi or request a specialist vehicle, sharing the right details helps us make the journey easier.
Your pickup location, destination, date and preferred time.
Passenger count, luggage, maxi taxi or wheelchair requirements.
Check the journey and fare arrangement with King Cabs.
Standard taxis generally use applicable metered fare arrangements. Pre-arranged transfers and specialist vehicles may have different pricing. Airport access charges, waiting time and other applicable fees may be added. Confirm the fare terms when booking.
We provide local journeys around Christchurch and can arrange selected longer pre-booked transfers to surrounding areas, subject to availability.
Christchurch CBD, Riccarton, Ilam, Fendalton, Merivale, Papanui, Burnside, Addington, Sydenham, Halswell, Cashmere, Sumner, New Brighton and surrounding suburbs.
Local Christchurch taxis ↗Pre-booked journeys to and from Rolleston, Lincoln, West Melton, Prebbleton, Tai Tapu, Kirwee and nearby Selwyn communities.
Ask about Selwyn transfers ↗Selected pre-booked travel for Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Woodend, Pegasus, Amberley and surrounding areas, including airport connections.
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Travelling further than the city? Ask about pre-arranged transfers to Lyttelton, Akaroa, Lincoln, Rolleston and other Canterbury destinations. Journey availability and vehicle suitability are confirmed when booking.
Ask about a transferPrefer to use your phone? Contact King Cabs directly for Christchurch taxi bookings. You can also explore BAJ, a separate New Zealand rideshare and transport marketplace, for app-based options where services are available.
BAJ Technologies Limited operates BAJ separately from King Cabs. BAJ app bookings are subject to BAJ's own terms, service coverage and provider availability.
Scan to explore BAJOpens baj.co.nzAnswers about taxi bookings, airport transfers, fares, maxi taxis and accessible services in Christchurch.
Call King Cabs on 03 242 8294 (03 242 TAXI) or use our website contact form. Share your pickup and destination, preferred date and time, and any passenger or vehicle requirements.
Yes. We arrange pre-booked Christchurch Airport pickups and drop-offs for local residents and visitors. Please include your flight information and luggage details when booking.
Yes. King Cabs offers maxi taxis and larger-capacity vehicle options for suitable group bookings. Exact seating and luggage capacity depend on the vehicle allocated, so please tell us your requirements in advance.
Yes. Please request a wheelchair-accessible vehicle when booking and let us know if the passenger will remain seated in the wheelchair during travel, plus any additional equipment or assistance needed.
King Cabs provides transport for eligible Canterbury Total Mobility customers. Applicable eligibility, subsidy and scheme conditions apply.
Yes. For families and groups we arrange private shuttle-style airport transfers using appropriate taxi or maxi vehicles. We do not describe this as a fixed-route shared shuttle service.
Fare arrangements depend on the service. Standard taxi trips are generally metered, while some pre-booked or specialised transfers can have separate pricing. Airport access and other applicable charges may apply; confirm the fare arrangement before travel.
Selected pre-booked journeys are available for surrounding locations such as Rolleston, Lincoln, Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Woodend and other Canterbury destinations, subject to vehicle availability.
Yes. Companion driving can support planned trips such as shopping, medical appointments, prescription pickups and other everyday outings. Describe the level of assistance required at the time of booking.
Our name, our vehicles and our local team are part of Christchurch. Whether it's your first airport arrival or your everyday journey, we're just a call away.
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Book local Christchurch taxis, airport transfers, maxi taxis, wheelchair transport and more with King Cabs.