Dover is Britain's gateway to the Continent — its famous White Cliffs, mighty castle and busy ferry and cruise ports making it one of Kent's most significant towns. Whether you need a port transfer, a local ride, or a trip to explore the castle and cliffs, this guide covers Dover taxi options and fixed fares across East Kent and to London.
Dover's ports bring a constant flow of travellers needing transfers with luggage, while its hilltop castle, cliff-top walks and spread-out geography make local journeys easier by car. Add the surrounding East Kent attractions and the long runs to London and the airports, and reliable fixed-price taxis are essential to Dover life — for residents, port travellers and visitors alike.
To and from the ferry and cruise terminals with luggage — for crossings, cruises and fly-cruise connections.
Dover Castle, the White Cliffs walks, and around the town, where the hilly geography makes a taxi welcome.
Folkestone, Deal, Canterbury, and fixed-price long-distance runs to London and the airports.
| From | Saloon | Executive | MPV | 8-Seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | £46 | £58 | £58 | £69 |
| Deal | £46 | £58 | £58 | £69 |
| Canterbury | £58 | £69 | £71 | £78 |
| Central London | £163 | £195 | £201 | £220 |
| Gatwick Airport | £138 | £171 | £159 | £177 |
| From | Saloon | Executive | MPV | 8-Seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | £83 | £104 | £104 | £125 |
| Deal | £83 | £104 | £104 | £125 |
| Canterbury | £104 | £124 | £128 | £140 |
| Central London | £294 | £351 | £361 | £396 |
| Gatwick Airport | £249 | £308 | £286 | £319 |
Fares include applicable county/zone charges. Longer runs use our long-distance rate. Saloon seats 4, MPV 6, 8-seaters for groups and port luggage.
Beyond the ports, Dover rewards visitors with Dover Castle — one of England's greatest fortresses — the iconic White Cliffs and their walks, and the wartime history of the secret tunnels. It's also a springboard for East Kent, with Deal, Folkestone and Canterbury close by. A taxi makes exploring it all easy, from the hilltop castle to the cliff paths, without the hilly walks or parking worries.
Dover's identity is inseparable from its role as Britain's gateway to Europe — the closest point to the Continent, its famous White Cliffs the first and last sight of England for generations of travellers. This gives the town a unique character and a constant flow of people passing through its ferry and cruise ports, alongside those drawn to its remarkable heritage. Dover Castle, one of the largest and most important fortresses in England, dominates the skyline, while the Secret Wartime Tunnels beneath tell the story of the town's pivotal wartime role, and the cliff-top walks offer some of the finest coastal views in the country. For visitors, this combination of living port town and major historic destination makes Dover well worth exploring, and for the many travellers using its ports, reliable transport with luggage is essential. A fixed-price taxi ties it all together — port connections, castle and cliff visits, and links across East Kent and to London — making the most of a town where England quite literally meets the Continent.
A: Yes — door-to-terminal transfers with luggage for ferries and cruises (see our dedicated cruise and ferry guides too).
A: Yes — the castle, White Cliffs and local sights, door-to-door.
A: Around 16 miles — a fixed-price run for the cathedral or connections.
A: Yes — fixed-price long-distance runs to London, Gatwick and the airports.
Dover is Britain's gateway to the Continent, with busy ports, a mighty castle and the famous cliffs. A fixed-price taxi covers port transfers with luggage, castle and cliff visits, East Kent trips and long runs to London — door-to-door, with the fare agreed upfront.
Ports, castle, cliffs and long runs — fixed-price, door-to-door.
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