5 July 2026 · BYRO
Maxi Taxi in Byron Bay? The Fixed-Price Way to Move a Group
Hunting a maxi taxi in Byron Bay? Compare your options — metered maxis vs fixed-price 7-seat luxury vans and multi-van convoys for up to 21 people.
BYRO isn’t a taxi service — we’re an authorised NSW booking service provider (BSP-439152). If you’re searching “maxi taxi”, you want to move a group without the per-person shuttle shuffle — that’s exactly what our vans do, at a fixed price.
What a “maxi taxi” costs in Byron Bay — and the alternative
A metered maxi taxi — when one is available — can’t tell you the price until the trip is over: the meter runs, loadings apply, and the final number is whatever it is. BYRO’s alternative: 7-seat Luxury and Premium Vans at a fixed, GST-inclusive price you see before you book — and for bigger groups we run multi-van convoys up to 21 passengers with one coordinated pickup.
| Group size | Metered maxi | BYRO fixed |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 7 + luggage | Meter, availability-dependent | One Luxury/Premium Van — fixed fare, instant quote |
| 8–14 | Meter + loadings | Two-van convoy, one pickup time, one fixed total |
| 15–21 | Rarely feasible | Three-van convoy — same |
Group arithmetic vs shuttle seats: shuttle buses charge per seat (around $48/seat to Gold Coast Airport on published prices, July 2026) — at 3+ passengers a whole private van is routinely the cheaper and faster option (door-to-door, no other pickups, surfboards inside with a seat folded).
Airport groups: the part the meter can’t do
Group airport runs are where fixed-price shines: flight tracked by radar, pickup guaranteed through any delay — and if your flight is diverted to another airport, we re-route the vans with you (nominal extra charge) — your driver waiting with the vehicle sized for your luggage. Gold Coast (OOL), Ballina (BNK) and Brisbane (BNE) — priced per vehicle, not per person, 24/7.
Weddings, events & nights out
Byron hinterland weddings (Bangalow, Federal, the coast-road venues), corporate retreats, festival groups, hens and bucks — pre-booked vans with professional local drivers, multiple pickup points if needed, and a fixed quote for the whole evening’s moves. No surge at midnight, no splitting the group across three hopeful rideshares. See also our wedding transfers and group transfer options.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have an actual maxi taxi?
No — maxi taxis are metered vehicles run by taxi networks. BYRO runs pre-booked 7-seat luxury vans and multi-van convoys at fixed prices. Same job — moving your group — with a price that’s locked before you ride.
How many people fit in one van?
Up to 7 passengers with luggage. Surfboards travel inside with a seat folded. Above 7 we quote a convoy automatically.
Do you do child seats in the vans?
Yes — capsules, seats and boosters ($10 a seat; the adult-belt option for 145 cm+/7+ kids is free). Tell us at booking and they’re fitted before pickup.
How do I get a group quote?
Online in about two minutes — pick the van tier (or convoy), see the fixed price, book. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Also see: Byron Bay taxi guide · Byron Bay shuttle · surfboards & luggage in a BYRO V-Class