The default for a family of four or more is two saloons — and it’s usually the wrong call. One minibus is normally cheaper per head, keeps everyone together, and swallows the holiday luggage in one boot. Here’s why.
The per-head maths
| Two saloons | One minibus | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | 2 cars, 2 fares | 1 vehicle, 1 fixed fare |
| Family split? | Yes — kids in another car | No — everyone together |
| Per-head cost | Higher | Usually lower |
| Luggage | Split, tight in two boots | One large boot, room to spare |
Exact figures depend on route and postcode — get a fixed quote for your airport. The pattern holds: one vehicle beats two on both cost and hassle.
It's not only about money
- Nobody travels alone — no child or grandparent in a separate car
- Free child seats for 1–12s, fitted for you — no juggling your own
- Prams and strollers fit — one boot, not two half-boots
- One driver, one meet — met inside arrivals, helped with kids and cases
When two cars might still make sense
Occasionally — if half the family is going to a different destination, or if you genuinely have more luggage than a minibus boot holds — two vehicles are the answer. In that case tell us and we’ll price both cars fixed. But for a single family to one airport, the minibus almost always wins.
Groups of friends, same logic
The same maths powers student and group transfers — four or more sharing one fixed fare beats separate taxis, split however you like. Budget flights from Stansted and Luton are the classic case.
FAQs
Is a minibus cheaper than two taxis for a family?
Are child seats included in a family minibus?
When would two cars be better than a minibus?
Book a fixed-fare transfer
Send us the train, flight or ship details and we handle the rest — tracking, meet & greet and waiting time are all in the fixed fare.