Taxi Alternative
in London
London has six airports and two charging zones over the city itself. A booked car means the Congestion Charge and the ULEZ are already handled, the terminal is known, and the fare was agreed before you left.
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Why London is a city
you arrange in advance
Six airports serve London and they are scattered in every direction. Heathrow sits west, Gatwick well to the south, London City in the Docklands, Stansted and Luton to the north, and Farnborough and Biggin Hill take the private traffic. On top of that the Congestion Charge covers the centre on weekdays from seven in the morning until six in the evening, and from midday at weekends and on bank holidays, while the ULEZ now covers every London borough around the clock. A booked car settles all of it before you land.
Five things that change
in this city
London is not one journey, it is a choice of six starting points and two sets of rules. Here is what a prepared arrival looks like here.
- Heathrow runs several terminals spread across a large site, and the wrong one is a genuine detour. The terminal is confirmed with your flight number before you land.
- The Congestion Charge applies in the centre from seven in the morning to six in the evening on weekdays and from midday at weekends and on bank holidays. It is included in the rate we quote, so there is nothing for you to pay or declare.
- The ULEZ now covers all London boroughs at every hour, and every vehicle we send complies. That is not something you can check from the pavement.
- London City sits in the Docklands, minutes from Canary Wharf, while Gatwick is well south and Stansted well north-east. The route and the timing are chosen around which one you actually use.
- Wimbledon fortnight in July, London Fashion Week in February and September, Chelsea in May and Ascot in June all change how the city moves. Those weeks are planned rather than discovered on the day.
London, its airports
and the country beyond
Met inside arrivals, in the right terminal
Met inside arrivals, whichever one you land at
Minutes from Canary Wharf and the City
Business aviation, coordinated with your handler
Met on the platform, luggage carried to the car
Knightsbridge, Chelsea, Canary Wharf, Windsor, Oxford
Which London airports do you cover?
Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Stansted and Luton for scheduled flights, and Farnborough and Biggin Hill for private aviation. The pick-up is arranged inside whichever terminal your flight uses.
Is the Congestion Charge included?
Yes. It applies in central London from seven in the morning to six in the evening on weekdays, and from midday at weekends and on bank holidays. It is built into the rate we quote, so there is nothing for you to pay separately.
Do your vehicles comply with the ULEZ?
Yes. The Ultra Low Emission Zone now covers every London borough at all hours, and every vehicle we send meets the standard.
How long does it take from Heathrow into central London?
Around forty-five minutes to an hour depending on the hour and the terminal. It is longer at the start and the end of the working day, so the pick-up is timed to your flight rather than to a fixed slot.
Can you drive us outside London?
Yes. Windsor, Oxford, Cambridge, the Cotswolds and longer runs are part of the service, with the same chauffeur for the whole day and the rate agreed beforehand.
Is the rate fixed before I travel?
Always, in writing, before anything is confirmed. There is no meter in the car and the amount does not change for traffic, for waiting at the airport or for the charging zones.
Your car is waiting
in London
Send us your flight number or your address and the time you need. You get the exact amount and your driver's name before you confirm. For a full stay, see our private chauffeur in London page.