The
familiar London black taxis are not available at Gatwick as the airport
is too far outside London. A company called Checker Cars are the designated
'official' taxi operator at the airport operating cars into London.
Other companies are available but you have to prebook these before
travelling.
A taxi transfer from Gatwick to Central London is not very popular
with passengers. Although the distance is just 30 miles, the roads
as such that the fastest transfer takes one hour, often much, much
more. |
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| Private
Hire Advance Purchase Taxi Detail |
- Transfer
must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of travel date.
- Each
traveler is allowed maximum 1 medium suitcase and 1 piece of hand
luggage.
- Child
prices are not applicable. Adult prices apply to all travelers
- The
driver will be waiting by the information desk holding a sign
your name 30 minutes after the flight has landed. For european
and local flights the driver will be by the information desk 15
minutes after the flight has landed. He will then wait a further
1 hour before waiting charges are applied or he leaves the airport.
- A
freephone number is provided where you can contact the taxi company
if problems are experienced in the customs hall causing a highly
unusually lengthy transit though customs.
- Transfer
is one way, non-stop.
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Important
notice about luggage
If you are from North America the size of the boots (trunks) are much
smaller than you are used to. When we say 1 medium size suitcase per
person and one hand luggage thats what we mean - medium size = 20"
max length or 20 kg.
A last minute upgrade in car to accommodate luggage will incur significant
expense. If you are in doubt use our Gatwick-Central
London minibus service that has plenty of luggage space |
| Gatwick
- Central London by Private Taxi or Bus - Price Menu |
Max
Passengers | Max
Luggage* | Price | Taxi/Bus
Type |
| Private
Hire Taxi Reserved In Advance - Meet & Greet at passenger terminal |
|
3 | 3
medium | £75 | Private
Taxi - Booked in advance, driver will meet you outside customs hall.
Able to carry 3 passengers and 3 medium suitcases with one small hand luggage
in the passenger cabin. Advance purchase only. |
|
5 | 5
medium | £90 | Private
Taxi - Booked in advance, driver will meet you outside customs hall..
Able to carry 5 passengers and 5 medium suitcases with one small hand luggage
in the passenger cabin. Advance purchase only. |
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8 | 8
medium | £115 | Private
Taxi - Booked in advance, driver will meet you outside customs hall.
Able to carry 8 passengers and 8 medium suitcases with one small hand luggage
in the passenger cabin. Advance purchase only. |
| More
Details of Gatwick - Central London Taxi Transfers |
| Private
Hire Bus Reserved In Advance - Meet & Greet at passenger terminal |
|
8 | 16
large | £155 | High
Loader - a 12 seat minibus with a row of seats taken out for people
with lots of luggage seating 8. |  |
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12 | 16
large | £185 | Standard
12 - a standard 12 seat minibus with normal luggage capacity |
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16 | 16
large | £220 | Standard
16 - a standard 16 seat minibus with normal luggage capacity |  |
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>16 | quotation
required for larger coach with 24, 48 or 53 seats |
More
Details of Gatwick - Central London Group Transfers
* Maximum
number of suitcases in hold. (Taxis medium size, buses large size suitcases)
Additional hand luggage that fits under seat or rest on lap of passenger
in passenger cabin may be carried.
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