Car Travel in Auckland

Local rush hours last from 7 to 9 am and 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The main motorways all have convenient city turnoffs, but watch the signs carefully. The main road into and out of Auckland is State Highway 1. Off-ramps are clearly marked. Most areas have meter parking, and you can pay by coin or credit card. Fines are hefty if you overstay your time.

Auckland taxi rates vary with the company. Most are around $2 per kilometer (½ mi), but some charge as much as $4. Flag-fall, when the meters start, is usually $2. The rates are listed on the driver's door. Most taxis accept major credit cards.

Taxi Companies

Alert Taxis (09/309-2000.)

Auckland Cooperative Taxi Service (09/300-3000.)

Corporate Cabs. An upmarket cab company with branches in New Zealand's major tourist cities. 09/377-0773.

Eastern Taxis (09/534-4644.)