Public Transport & Car Costs in Wellington
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Wellington, New Zealand is $108. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Wellington: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in Wellington | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Wellington | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Wellington
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.98 | $2.39 – $3.58 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $108 | $76 – $143 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $2.27 | $1.97 – $2.98 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $1.91 | $1.61 – $2.09 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $36 | $36 – $60 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.80 | $1.52 – $2.14 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $26,846 | $26,846 – $32,222 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $26,719 | $26,719 – $26,846 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.98$2.39 – $3.58
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $108$76 – $143
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $2.27$1.97 – $2.98
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $1.91$1.61 – $2.09
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $36$36 – $60
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.80$1.52 – $2.14
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $26,846$26,846 – $32,222
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $26,719$26,719 – $26,846
Other categories in Wellington
Transportation in Wellington: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Wellington?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Wellington, New Zealand is around $108. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for Wellington?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Wellington main cost-of-living page.