Book a licensed Coventry taxi in seconds. Fixed fares, real-time driver tracking, and 24/7 cover across CV1 to CV8, Birmingham Airport, and beyond.
Coventry is a city that never quite stands still. Between the medieval spires of the old cathedral, the sweep of the new Cathedral Quarter, the buzz of the Belgrade Theatre, and the two large university campuses on either side of the ring road, there is always someone heading somewhere — often in a hurry. A reliable Coventry taxi is not a luxury here; it is part of how the city actually works. CabsOn runs a licensed private hire service across the whole of Coventry, from the city centre inside the ring road out through Earlsdon, Cheylesmore, Radford, Foleshill, Coundon, Tile Hill and Willenhall, and further out to Kenilworth, Balsall Common and the villages along the A45. Whether you need a 05:30 pickup from Chapelfields for a flight out of Birmingham Airport, a Friday-night run home from FarGo Village, a scheduled hospital appointment at UHCW, or a weekend pickup from Ricoh Arena after a Coventry City match, the same booking flow applies: fixed fare quoted up front, licensed driver dispatched, live tracking in the app. We price journeys transparently before you confirm, so there is no meter guesswork and no surprises at the destination. Book from the CabsOn app, from the website, or by scheduling a repeat trip if you use the same route regularly for work or study. Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and corporate accounts are all supported.
Beyond the ride itself, we want your Coventry taxi to feel effortless from the moment you tap "book" to the moment you close the door at your destination. Every booking includes real-time driver tracking on the CabsOn app, so you can watch your car approach in real time rather than pacing outside wondering where it is. On arrival, drivers send an in-app notification and, where possible, a short SMS — useful if you have poor signal indoors at somewhere like the Skydome or IKEA Coventry. Luggage allowance depends on the fleet option you choose at the point of booking. A standard saloon fits two medium suitcases and one or two soft bags in the boot. An estate saloon takes an extra case. An MPV (people carrier) will typically accommodate six passengers plus roughly four to five medium cases — the right pick for a family flying out of Birmingham Airport with holiday luggage or a group heading to Ricoh Arena for a Coventry City match. If you are unsure, add a note when booking and we will assign a vehicle with enough boot space. Child seats and boosters are available on request. Because seats need to be fitted before the driver leaves the depot, please book at least a couple of hours in advance where possible and specify child age or weight. There is a small supplementary charge per seat which is shown transparently in the quote before you confirm. Rear-facing infant seats, forward-facing toddler seats and high-back boosters are all supported subject to availability. Payment is genuinely flexible. Payment is taken online when you book (card, Apple Pay or Google Pay) or billed monthly to a corporate account; we don't take cash. Card details are tokenised through a PCI-DSS compliant payment provider — we never store raw card numbers on our servers. Receipts are emailed automatically after every completed journey and are also viewable in your booking history for expense claims. Cancellation policy is designed to be fair. Cancel more than an hour before pickup and there is no charge whatsoever. Cancel closer to pickup and a small fee may apply if a driver has already been dispatched, but you will always see the potential charge before confirming the cancellation. Flight-tracked airport pickups from Birmingham Airport are automatically adjusted if your flight is delayed — you will not be charged waiting time while your plane is in the air. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAV) are available in the Coventry fleet with advance notice. These vehicles feature a rear ramp, secure wheelchair anchor points and space for a companion. When booking, select "Wheelchair Accessible" from the fleet options so the correct vehicle is dispatched. If you have specific mobility needs — for example an oversized wheelchair, an oxygen cylinder, or a guide dog — please add a note in the booking so the driver can prepare accordingly. Assistance dogs travel free of charge as required by the Equality Act 2010. Corporate and NHS accounts are welcome. If you regularly travel from Coventry to Birmingham Airport, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, or between Coventry business parks such as Ansty Park or Prologis Park Ryton, a monthly-billed corporate account removes the friction of paying per journey and gives your finance team a single invoice with a full audit trail.
Fixed fares from Coventry to the nearest airports, from our live price list — the price you see when you book is the price you pay.
| Airport | Distance | Drive time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 12.8 miles | about 27 minutes | £39 Saloon |
| East Midlands Airport | 39.2 miles | about 52 minutes | £73 Saloon |
| Luton Airport | 68.8 miles | about 1 hr 27 min | £107 Saloon |
Drive times are with clear roads; allow longer at rush hour. Larger vehicles (MPV, people carrier, 8-seater) are priced on the quote page. Airport pickups include 60 minutes' free waiting from landing.
Get an exact quotePickup time auto-adjusts to actual landing. No driver-side panic if your flight runs late.
Counted from when your flight actually lands, with airport parking included. Plenty of buffer for immigration, baggage claim and customs. After that, waiting is £9 per 15 minutes in a saloon.
The airport drop-off fee is included in the quote, not added at the kerb. Same with London congestion charge and ULEZ.
Driver waits at the terminal arrivals exit with a name board. Add it when you book; the price is shown in your quote.
Pay securely by card when you book. Corporate accounts get monthly invoicing with PO numbers and itemised receipts.
£20 per seat, fitted before pickup. Confirm the seat type at booking so we match the right vehicle.
Fixed fares from central Coventry to Birmingham Airport (BHX) typically range from around £25 to £40 depending on time of day, fleet option (saloon, estate, MPV or executive) and how far in advance you book. You will see the exact quote before confirming.
Most journeys take around 15 to 25 minutes via the A45, depending on traffic. Off-peak runs in the early hours are quickest. During Friday evening rush hour on the A45 near Meriden, allow closer to 30 minutes to be safe.
Yes. You can pre-book any journey up to several weeks ahead through the CabsOn app or website. Advance bookings are recommended for early morning airport transfers, wedding transport, and hospital appointments so a driver is guaranteed.
Yes. CabsOn operates in Coventry 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — including Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and public holidays. Late-night pickups from the city centre, Warwick University, and Coventry railway station are fully supported.
Yes. We drop off and pick up at Coventry railway station on Warwick Road. For pickups, please book a few minutes before your train arrives so the driver can meet you at the taxi rank just outside the main entrance.
Yes. Payment is taken online when you book (card, Apple Pay or Google Pay) or billed monthly to a corporate account; we don't take cash.
Yes. We run regular taxis to and from both Warwick University (Gibbet Hill Road) and Coventry University (Priory Street) — including student airport transfers at the start and end of term. Group MPV bookings are available for shared journeys.
Yes. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles with rear ramps and secure anchor points are available with advance notice. Select the WAV option when booking. Assistance dogs travel free on all our vehicles as required by law.
