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Book a London Taxi — Online Booking, Fixed Fare, Instant Confirmation

Book a London taxi online in under a minute. Fixed fare quote, instant confirmation, SMS driver details before pickup.

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Fixed-fare quotes in London.

Need to book a taxi in London right now? CabsOn handles online taxi booking across all 33 Greater London boroughs in under a minute. Enter pickup and destination, see a fixed-fare quote, confirm with card or PayPal, and receive SMS confirmation with your driver name, photo, and vehicle registration before pickup.

No phone queue, no waiting on hold with dispatch, no app downloads required. The full booking happens through the web — designed for visitors who want to lock in transport before arrival and for residents who book repeat journeys.

How to book a London taxi with CabsOn

  1. Enter pickup location — exact postcode, hotel, or street address
  2. Enter destination — airport, station, postcode, or venue
  3. Choose date and time — same-day, future date, or immediate pickup
  4. Pick passenger and luggage count — we suggest the right vehicle class
  5. See the fixed fare — no surge, no metered uncertainty
  6. Confirm with card, PayPal, or corporate account — VAT receipt instantly
  7. Receive SMS confirmation — driver name, photo, vehicle, ETA

What you can book online

  • Single one-way journeys
  • Return journeys (book outbound + return at once for a single fare)
  • Multi-stop journeys (add via points during booking)
  • Airport transfers (Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, LCY, Southend)
  • Cross-city minicab runs
  • Hourly chauffeur bookings (3 hour minimum)
  • Wedding cars
  • Group transfers (8-seater MPV, 16-seater Sprinter)
  • Corporate account journeys (monthly invoicing)

Booking lead time

Same-day and immediate bookings are accepted subject to driver availability. For best results:

  • Airport runs — pre-book at least 3 hours in advance
  • Cross-city journeys — pre-book 1 to 2 hours ahead (or same-day on availability)
  • Weddings — book at least 2 weeks ahead
  • Corporate group transfers — book at least 24 hours ahead

Why book a taxi online vs by phone

Phone booking with traditional dispatch usually means a hold queue, manual fare quote, and a follow-up call to confirm pickup. Online booking returns a fixed fare in real time, locks in the driver, and gives you SMS confirmation immediately. For airport runs the difference matters — you can compare vehicle classes side by side and pick the right one for your party.

Corporate account booking

Businesses can open a CabsOn corporate account for monthly invoicing, PO numbers per booking, per-passenger booking, and consolidated VAT statement. Useful for visiting clients, staff travel, and ad-hoc taxi expenses without per-trip card payment.

Licensed drivers Greater Manchester or TfL Private Hire (PHV) licensing on every booking
DBS-checked Background-checked drivers with airport access permits
ULEZ & Clean Air ready Modern fleet meeting London ULEZ and Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone standards
Fixed fare guarantee Drop-off charge, congestion charge and ULEZ bundled into the quote, no surge pricing
Vehicle classes

What you can book for London

Saloon

  • Up to 4 passengers
  • 2 standard suitcases
  • Most economical option

Default choice for solo travel, couples and pairs heading to the airport. Modern petrol-hybrid or fully electric saloons across the fleet.

Estate

  • Up to 4 passengers
  • 4 suitcases
  • Family-friendly

Choose this when bags outnumber people. A standard family of four with full check-in luggage fits cleanly in an estate where a saloon would not.

Executive

  • Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5 Series
  • Suited driver
  • Water and wifi included

Business class transport for corporate travellers, visiting clients and hotel transfers. The default for premium-postcode airport runs.

8-seater MPV

  • Up to 8 passengers
  • 8 suitcases capacity
  • Mercedes V-Class or Vito

Single-vehicle transport for groups of up to 8. Common on hen and stag bookings, sports teams, family airport runs and corporate group transfers.

Chauffeur

  • Mercedes S-Class or BMW 7 Series
  • Suited driver
  • VIP and wedding work

Flagship class for VIP travel, weddings, premium events and corporate visiting directors. Hourly hire from 4 hours minimum or fixed-route.

Every booking includes

What is in the fixed fare

Flight tracking on every airport pickup

Pickup time auto-adjusts to actual landing. No driver-side panic if your flight runs late.

60 minutes free waiting on arrivals

Plenty of buffer for immigration, baggage claim and customs at the busiest airport hours.

Drop-off charge included

The £5 forecourt fee at every UK airport is in the quote, not added at the kerb. Same with London congestion charge and ULEZ.

Optional meet and greet

Driver waits at the terminal arrivals exit with a name board. No extra charge.

Card, PayPal, corporate invoice

Pay how you want. Corporate accounts get monthly invoicing with PO numbers and VAT receipts.

Child and booster seats

Available on request, fitted before pickup. Confirm seat type at booking so we match the right vehicle.

Coverage

London on the map

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can I book a London taxi?

The online form returns a fixed fare in under a minute. Confirmation by SMS arrives immediately after payment.

Can I book a London taxi for the same day?

Yes. Same-day and immediate bookings are accepted subject to driver availability. For airport runs we recommend at least 3 hours notice.

How far in advance can I pre-book?

Pre-book any future date — typical lead time for the system is up to 12 months in advance.

Do I need an app to book a London taxi with CabsOn?

No. Booking is all through the website. No app download, no account required for a one-off booking. Account holders get faster repeat bookings.

What payment methods do you accept?

Card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), PayPal, and corporate account invoicing. A VAT receipt is emailed instantly.

Can I book a return London taxi?

Yes. Book outbound and return together for a single fixed fare across both legs.

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