Simple, honest pricing
You pay for the time you travel with us, plus companion time if you'd like someone to stay with you. No booking fees, no surprises. You see the price before you confirm.
Driving
$3.30 per minute
Companion time
$2.50 per minute, when your companion stays with you
Wheelchair hoist
$12.50 per trip
Minimum fare
$22.50 per trip
All prices include GST. A return trip is two trips (there and back).
How to pay
In the car
EFTPOS or credit card. Every vehicle carries a mobile EFTPOS machine.
Real Waikato examples
| Trip | Drive time | One way | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton East → Waikato Hospital | about 6 min · 1.9 km | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Rototuna → Waikato Hospital | about 20 min · 9.2 km | $66.00 | $132.00 |
| Chartwell → Anglesea Clinic | about 15 min · 6.4 km | $49.50 | $99.00 |
| Hamilton East → Braemar Hospital (incl. hoist) | about 15 min · 9.2 km | $62.00 | $124.00 |
| Rototuna → The Base (shopping) | about 10 min · 5.3 km | $33.00 | $66.00 |
| Chartwell → Hamilton Gardens | about 13 min · 8.3 km | $42.90 | $85.80 |
| Hamilton CBD → Hamilton Airport | about 19 min · 13.4 km | $62.70 | $125.40 |
| Cambridge → Waikato Hospital | about 29 min · 23.2 km | $95.70 | $191.40 |
| Hamilton CBD → Auckland Airport | about 87 min · 113 km | $287.10 | $574.20 |
Example with a companion: Rototuna → Waikato Hospital, 60-minute appointment
Driving there: about 20 min = $66.00 · Companion time: 60 min = $150.00 · Driving home: $66.00
Total about $282.00
Drive times are typical estimates. Your exact price is calculated from your actual addresses and shown before you confirm.
Help with costs
Health-related travel
If you travel for specialist or hospital treatment, you may be eligible for Te Whatu Ora's National Travel Assistance. Ask your treatment team.
Common questions
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