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London Minicab — Pre-Booked Private Hire Across All 33 Boroughs

Pre-booked London minicabs with fixed fares and TfL-licensed drivers. No surge pricing, no metered surprises.

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CabsOn runs a dedicated London minicab service across all 33 Greater London boroughs. Every booking is a pre-booked private hire job quoted at a fixed fare, every driver holds a current Transport for London PHV licence, and every vehicle is ULEZ-compliant. Whether you call it a minicab, a private hire car, or a pre-booked taxi, the model is the same: fixed price, professional driver, no surge.

Unlike on-demand ride-hailing apps that surge-price during peak commute hours, weekends, weather events, and concert finishes, our minicabs operate on a fixed-fare basis quoted at booking. That predictability is the entire reason customers choose pre-booked minicabs over apps.

What is a London minicab?

A London minicab is a private hire vehicle licensed by Transport for London. Unlike black cabs (hackney carriages) which can be flagged on the street, minicabs operate strictly on a pre-booked basis. The minicab vs black cab distinction is a UK legal one — and pre-booked minicabs typically run 30 to 50 percent cheaper than metered black cabs over identical routes.

What is included with every CabsOn London minicab

  • Fixed fare quoted before you book, including any drop-off or congestion charges
  • TfL-licensed driver with current PHV badge and DBS check
  • ULEZ-compliant vehicle across the entire fleet
  • Online booking in under a minute, SMS driver details on confirmation
  • Card, PayPal, or corporate account payment with email receipt
  • No surge pricing, ever

London minicab coverage

We pick up from anywhere across the 33 Greater London boroughs:

  • Central — Westminster, Mayfair, Soho, Covent Garden, Camden, Kensington, Chelsea
  • City + East — City of London, Canary Wharf, Shoreditch, Stratford, Hackney
  • South — Greenwich, Clapham, Brixton, Wandsworth, Wimbledon
  • West — Hammersmith, Chiswick, Ealing, Notting Hill, Richmond
  • North — Islington, Hampstead, Kilburn, Finchley
  • Outer — Croydon, Wembley, Twickenham, Ilford

When pre-booked minicabs make sense over apps

Pre-booking a minicab is the smart choice when you need price certainty — airport transfers, important business meetings, evening events. Ride-hailing apps surge by 1.5x to 3x during peak demand, turning a £25 minicab journey into a £75 evening expense. With a pre-booked minicab the fare is locked.

London minicab vs black cab — pricing

A typical 4-mile London journey on the meter in a black cab is £18 to £25. The same journey pre-booked as a minicab is £12 to £18. Across longer airport runs the saving is larger — Mayfair to Heathrow in a black cab is metered at £75 to £95; the pre-booked minicab fixed fare is £55 to £70.

Minicab vehicle types

  • Saloon — 4 passengers, 2 cases, the city workhorse
  • Estate — 4 passengers, 4 cases, ideal for airport runs
  • Executive Mercedes E-Class — business-class travel
  • 8-seater MPV — group transfers and family travel
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

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is a London minicab?

A London minicab is a TfL-licensed private hire vehicle that must be pre-booked. Minicabs cannot be flagged on the street the way black cabs can, but they typically cost 30 to 50 percent less.

How do I book a London minicab?

Use our online form to enter pickup and destination. You will see a fixed fare in under a minute and confirm with card, PayPal, or corporate account. SMS confirmation arrives immediately.

Are CabsOn London minicabs licensed by TfL?

Yes. Every driver holds a current Transport for London Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) licence. Every vehicle is TfL-licensed and ULEZ-compliant.

Are London minicabs cheaper than black cabs?

Yes. Pre-booked minicabs typically run 30 to 50 percent cheaper than metered black cabs over the same route, particularly on airport transfers and longer journeys.

Do London minicabs surge price?

No. CabsOn quotes a fixed fare at booking that does not change regardless of demand, weather, or time of day.

Can I book a same-day London minicab?

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

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