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How much is a maxi taxi on the Gold Coast?
An 11-seat maxi taxi from Gold Coast Airport starts from $80 to nearby suburbs and $125 to Surfers Paradise, fixed price per vehicle. No meters, no surge pricing, child seats $25 each; meet and greet inside the terminal is a $15 add-on for the Maxi.
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Maxi Taxi Gold Coast — 1 to 11 Passenger People Mover Transfers
A maxi taxi on the Gold Coast from GC Airport Transfers seats up to 11 passengers and is a fixed $125 per vehicle from Gold Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach or Burleigh Heads ($80 to Coolangatta or Currumbin, $300 to Brisbane Airport, $250 to Byron Bay). The price is per vehicle, not per person, with no surge; book online with the live quote, or text or WhatsApp Kelly on 0485 085 438 for a fixed price and a secure payment link. A wheelchair lift is available by prior arrangement — tell us at booking so the right vehicle is allocated.
Is there a wheelchair-accessible airport transfer on the Gold Coast?
Yes. GC Airport Transfers’ Maxi Taxi has a wheelchair lift, so a passenger can stay seated in their own wheelchair for the whole trip to or from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) or Brisbane Airport (BNE) instead of transferring into a car seat. The lift is on the Maxi Taxi, so choose the Maxi and tell us about the wheelchair when you book online or on 0414 680 860, and we will confirm the details before the day. Maxi Taxi fares are fixed per vehicle, not per person — for example $125 from Gold Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach — with flight tracking and no surge pricing.
Need more room? GC Airport Transfers operates a fleet of late-model people mover maxi taxis on the Gold Coast — perfect for large families, sporting groups, work crews, and anyone travelling with extra luggage. Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with full luggage capacity, fixed pricing, and door-to-door pickup anywhere on the Gold Coast.
Quick Facts
Gold Coast Maxi Taxi Pricing
All maxi taxi fares below are fixed, door-to-door, and include GST. No surge pricing, no hidden fees.
| Route | From (Maxi Taxi) | Sedan Option | Kia Carnival |
|---|---|---|---|
| OOL ↔ Surfers Paradise | $125 | $95 | $120 |
| OOL ↔ Broadbeach | $125 | $95 | $120 |
| OOL ↔ Burleigh Heads / Palm Beach | $125 | $80 | $105 |
| OOL ↔ Coolangatta | $80 | $55 | $70 |
| OOL ↔ Tweed Heads | $120 | $65 | $85 |
| OOL ↔ Currumbin / Tugun | $80 | $45 | $65 |
| OOL ↔ Kingscliff | $140 | $105 | $130 |
| Gold Coast ↔ Brisbane Airport (BNE) | $300 | $175 | $225 |
| Gold Coast ↔ Byron Bay | $250 | $155 | $180 |
ⓘ Prices are per vehicle, not per person. For routes not listed, get an instant online quote.
What Is a Maxi Taxi?
A maxi taxi is a large, people mover-style vehicle that seats more passengers than a standard taxi or rideshare. On the Gold Coast, maxi taxis are typically high-roof vans (such as a Toyota HiAce or similar) that accommodate between 5 and 11 passengers plus luggage. They’re the go-to choice for:
- Large families travelling together to or from Gold Coast Airport
- Sports teams and groups heading to events or transfers
- Work crews needing a single vehicle for airport pickup
- Travellers with oversized luggage — golf clubs, prams, sports equipment, or multiple large bags
- Wheelchair-accessible transfers: a wheelchair lift, so passengers stay seated in their own chair (please advise at booking)
Unlike ride-share and regular taxis, our maxi taxi is pre-booked with a fixed price — so there are no surprises on the day.
People Mover Maxi Taxi vs Standard Vehicle
Not sure which vehicle is right for your group? Here’s a quick comparison:
| Feature | Maxi Taxi | Kia Carnival | Sedan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passengers | Up to 11 | Up to 7 | Up to 3 |
| Large luggage | ✓ Generous | ✓ Yes | Limited |
| Child seats | ✓ Available | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
| Fixed price | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flight tracking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Maxi Taxi Routes We Cover
Our Gold Coast maxi taxi service covers the full range of transfers. Popular routes include:
- Gold Coast Airport Maxi Taxi Transfers — pickups and drop-offs directly at OOL
- Maxi Taxi Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport — fixed $300 for the full vehicle
- Maxi Taxi Gold Coast to Byron Bay — door-to-door to Byron Bay from $250
- All major Gold Coast suburbs — Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, Coolangatta, and more
How to Book a Gold Coast Maxi Taxi
- Click Get a Quote or Book Now and enter your pickup and drop-off locations
- Select Maxi Taxi as your vehicle type
- Choose your date, time, and add any extras (child seats, early morning pickup)
- Pay securely online to book; we confirm your transfer by email or text, with driver details before pickup
- Receive instant confirmation with your driver’s details
Prefer to book by phone? Call or SMS 0414 680 860 and we’ll sort it out for you.
Do your maxi taxi drivers fit child seats?
Yes. Every maxi taxi booking with child seats arrives with them already fitted — up to five seats in the one vehicle — so a family or a school group walks out of arrivals and straight into a car that is ready.
It is a small thing that matters to a lot of people. A mum flying in solo with three kids, a sports team, a school group — being met by a driver who already has the right restraints fitted takes the edge off the arrival.
Child seats are $25 each and we fit them before your flight lands. Capsules for infants, forward-facing seats for toddlers and boosters for older children are all available, and our drivers fit them correctly to Australian Standard AS/NZS 1754 rather than handing them over for you to work out in the car park. See our child seat guide for what suits each age, and Queensland child restraint law for the legal requirements.
How many people and how much luggage fits in a maxi taxi?
Our maxi taxi seats up to 11 passengers with luggage for each. For a group of 8 to 11, one maxi is almost always cheaper than two sedans and keeps everyone together.
The practical limit is rarely seats — it is bags. Eleven passengers with eleven large suitcases plus carry-on is at the ceiling of what fits. If your group is eleven people coming off an international flight with full-size cases, surfboards or golf clubs, tell us when you book and we will either take the trailer or send a second vehicle. It costs nothing to ask and it avoids a driver arriving to find the bags will not fit.
| Group size | Best vehicle | From (OOL to Surfers Paradise) | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 passengers | Sedan | $95 | $31.67 at 3 |
| 4–7 passengers | Kia Carnival | $120 | $17.14 at 7 |
| 8–11 passengers | Maxi Taxi | $125 | $11.36 at 11 |
| 12–16 passengers | Kia Carnival + Maxi Taxi (two vehicles) | $245 | $15.31 at 16 |
At eleven passengers a maxi taxi works out to about $11 each for the airport run — less than the tram and bus combination once you account for luggage and the walk at either end.
Maxi taxi compared with 13cabs and rideshare for groups
A booked maxi taxi is a fixed price agreed before you travel. A metered maxi cab charges by distance and time with a higher tariff after hours, and rideshare rarely has 11-seat vehicles available at the airport.
| Option | Price | 11 seats guaranteed? | Child seats | Meets you inside? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GC Airport Transfers maxi | Fixed, quoted before booking | Yes, reserved for your flight | Yes, $25 each, fitted | Yes, with meet-and-greet ($15) |
| Metered maxi cab (13cabs and similar) | Meter, higher after-hours tariff | Subject to what is on the rank | Rarely carried | No, you find the rank |
| Rideshare (Uber, DiDi) | Dynamic, surges at peak | 11-seaters are scarce | Not supplied | No, designated pickup zone |
| Shared shuttle | Per person | No, shared with others | Not supplied | No, scheduled departure |
The difference shows up most on the late arrivals. A meter running on an 11-seat cab from Gold Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise after midnight can land well above our fixed $125; the only extra on our fixed price is a flat $50 for pickups between 10pm and 5am.
When a maxi taxi is the right call
Some bookings are obvious — a wedding party, a corporate group, a family reunion. Others are less so:
- Two families travelling together. Four adults and five children in one vehicle with the seats already fitted, instead of coordinating two cars.
- Golf and surf trips. Eleven seats means room for clubs and boards without stacking bags on laps.
- Theme park days. One vehicle to Movie World or Dreamworld and one back, no parking, no shuttle timetable.
- Schoolies and hens weekends. A fixed price and everyone arriving together rather than splitting across rideshares.
- Cruise terminal runs. Groups sailing from Brisbane Cruise Terminal with a week of luggage each.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many passengers does a maxi taxi hold on the Gold Coast?
- Our Gold Coast maxi taxis hold up to 11 passengers, with ample room for luggage. If your group is smaller (4–7 passengers), a Kia Carnival people mover may also be suitable.
- How much does a maxi taxi cost on the Gold Coast?
- Gold Coast maxi taxi fares start from $80 for short routes (e.g. OOL to Coolangatta). The most common route — Gold Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise — is a fixed $125. See the full pricing table above.
- Can I get a maxi taxi from Gold Coast Airport?
- Yes. We provide maxi taxi pickups directly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL). Your driver meets you kerbside at the Ground Transport area, or inside the arrivals hall with a name sign if you add meet-and-greet ($15 for the Maxi Taxi). Your fare is fixed regardless of traffic; the only extra is a flat $50 for pickups between 10pm and 5am. See our airport maxi taxi page for details.
- Do maxi taxis on the Gold Coast have child seats?
- Yes. Child seats (infant capsule, toddler seat, and booster seat) are available in our maxi taxis. Just add them when you book online or mention it when calling.
- Can I book a maxi taxi from the Gold Coast to Brisbane?
- Absolutely. Our fixed-price maxi taxi from the Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport (BNE) is $300 for the full vehicle — making it excellent value for groups of 5 or more. See Gold Coast to Brisbane Maxi Taxi.
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Surfers Paradise Airport Transfers
Private. Direct. Door-to-door.
- Fixed pricing
- Private transfer
- Local driver
- Child seats from $25
- Luggage friendly
Gold Coast operators · Open 24/7 · Standard fares 5am–10pm · After-hours (10pm–5am) +$50