Taxi Lerwick
Joe Maxi Taxis connects passengers across Lerwick and the Shetland Islands with licensed local taxi drivers. From Sumburgh Airport to Lerwick, Scalloway, and the wider Shetland archipelago — no surge pricing, ever.
Airport transfers from Lerwick
No surge pricing on any airport run — ever. Book in advance and your driver is confirmed before you leave home.
Sumburgh Airport
25 miles from Lerwick
Tingwall Airport
5 miles from Lerwick
Out Skerries Airport
Inter-island — 25 miles east
Fair Isle Airport
Inter-island — 25 miles south
Foula Airport
Inter-island — 25 miles west
Popular taxi routes in Lerwick
Typical journey times — no surge pricing on any route
| From | To | Approx. time | Surge pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumburgh Airport | Lerwick | 35–50 min | Never |
| Lerwick | Scalloway | 10–20 min | Never |
| Lerwick | Brae | 25–40 min | Never |
| Lerwick Ferry Terminal | Town Centre | 5–10 min | Never |
| Lerwick | Sumburgh | 35–50 min | Never |
| Lerwick | Tingwall Airport | 10–15 min | Never |
Journey times are estimates and may vary with traffic conditions. Joe Maxi Taxis never applies surge pricing on any route.
Joe Maxi Taxis in Lerwick — local knowledge
Sumburgh Airport is 25 miles from Lerwick — Joe Maxi Taxis covers all arrivals and departures
Shetland has 5 inter-island airports — Joe Maxi Taxis covers ground transfers for all island-hopping passengers
Joe Maxi Taxis drivers in Lerwick hold a valid Shetland Islands Council taxi licence
Popular destinations in Lerwick
Taxi services in Lerwick
Every type of journey covered — licensed local drivers, no surge pricing
Why Joe Maxi Taxis is Lerwick's best taxi service
Zero surge pricing
Uber charges 3x on Friday nights in Lerwick. Joe Maxi Taxis never applies a surge multiplier — your fare is your fare, whatever the time or day.
Licensed drivers only
Every driver on Joe Maxi Taxis in Lerwick is council-licensed, DVLA-verified, and DBS-checked. Not a gig worker — a professional licensed taxi driver.
Instant booking confirmation
Your booking request goes to every available driver in Lerwick simultaneously. Average confirmation time: under 3 minutes.
15+ licensed drivers
Joe Maxi Taxis has 15+ licensed drivers registered in Lerwick and Shetland. More drivers means faster confirmation and better coverage.
Passengers and drivers
Joe Maxi Taxis serves both passengers and licensed drivers in Lerwick. Drivers keep 85% of every completed hire — which means more drivers, more availability, better service.
24/7, 365 days a year
Christmas Day at 3am. New Year's Eve at midnight. Bank holidays. Joe Maxi Taxis is always on in Lerwick — whenever you need a taxi.
Taxi services across Lerwick — all areas covered
Joe Maxi Taxis covers every neighbourhood and district in Lerwick and Shetland
Train station taxi pickups in Lerwick
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