The RushXO London taxi service is fixed-fare private hire done properly: you see the price before you book, you agree it, and that is the amount you pay when you arrive — whatever the traffic, the weather or the hour. We cover every London postcode around the clock, from a two-mile hop across the West End to a 5am airport run, with TfL licensed drivers and a fleet from saloon to 8-seat minibus.
Why it's different
Priced backwards from the way apps do it
Most London apps quote low, then move the price the moment it rains, a train is cancelled, or everyone leaves the office at once. A metered black cab does the same in slow motion: the number climbs while you sit in traffic, and you learn the cost only when the trip is over.
RushXO calculates the fare from the route and the vehicle before you set off, then holds it. Time of day doesn't change it. Traffic doesn't change it. Demand doesn't change it. A quote agreed on Tuesday for a Friday-night pickup costs, on Friday night, exactly what Tuesday said.
- Fixed fare — agreed at booking, no surge, no meter, no night surcharge
- Every London postcode — all 32 boroughs, 24 hours a day
- TfL licensed — vetted, background-checked professional drivers
- Saloon, Executive, MPV, 8-seat minibus — 16-seater on request
- Flight tracking + 60 minutes free waiting on airport arrivals
- Road charges included — ULEZ and Congestion Charge built into the quote
- Driver allocated at booking, not at pickup — vehicle confirmed by SMS
Your quote, itemised
What sets your London taxi service price
Four things decide the number, and you see all four before you commit. Nothing is added later.
| Factor | Effect on the fare |
|---|---|
| Distance and route | The main driver of price — priced on the actual route, not a straight line. |
| Vehicle class | Saloon, Executive, MPV or 8-seater, chosen by passengers and luggage. |
| Passengers and luggage | Moves you up a size only when the space is genuinely needed. |
| Extras you request | Child seats, extra stops, meet-and-greet boards — all priced up front. |
| Time of day | No effect — 3am costs the same as 3pm. |
| Traffic and demand | No effect — the quote is locked before you travel. |
| Tolls, ULEZ, Congestion Charge | Included in the quoted figure. |
Read the numbers in depth: London airport taxi cost — what sets the price in 2026.
Coverage
London taxi service, by area
Every area below is covered at a fixed price. Enter your exact pickup and drop-off for an instant quote — local fares vary by the precise addresses, airport fares by your postcode and vehicle.
| Area | Postcodes covered | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Central London | W1, WC1, WC2, EC1–EC4, SW1, SE1 | Fixed quote |
| West London | W2, W8, W11, W14, SW6 | Fixed quote |
| North London | N1, N4, N7, N8, NW1, NW3 | Fixed quote |
| South London | SE10, SE16, SW11, SW18, SW19 | Fixed quote |
| East London | E1, E2, E8, E9, E14, E15, E20 | Fixed quote |
| Outer boroughs | All 32 London boroughs | Fixed quote |
Fares are fixed at the time of booking and no surge is ever added afterwards.
Airports
Where a fixed-fare taxi service earns its keep
A delayed landing at 1am is exactly when a metered or surge-priced ride costs the most — and exactly when ours costs the same as it always did. Every airport transfer includes free meet-and-greet inside the terminal, flight tracking, and 60 minutes of free waiting from the moment you land, measured against your actual arrival time.
| Route | Approx. distance | Route notes | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Heathrow | ~17 mi | Our flagship airport, all terminals | Fixed quote |
| London → London City | ~10 mi | Fastest airport run from the City | Fixed quote |
| London → Gatwick | ~28 mi | North and South terminals | Fixed quote |
| London → Luton | ~35 mi | Down the M1 | Fixed quote |
| London → Stansted | ~37 mi | Up the M11 | Fixed quote |
| London → Southend | ~40 mi | Via the A127 | Fixed quote |
| London → Southampton | ~80 mi | The south coast run | Fixed quote |
Book your airport route
Or browse the airport hubs: Heathrow · Gatwick · Stansted · Luton · London City · Southend · Southampton. For the airport meet-and-greet that started it all, see Meet & Greet Minibus Heathrow.
Any hour
Night, urgent and last-minute — same price
Late-night journeys home, an emergency run, a pickup you need in the next ten minutes — the fixed fare applies all the same. No time-of-day premium and no weekend loading, so a quote at 2am on a Saturday is built exactly like one at 10am on a Wednesday.
Also useful: 24-hour London taxi · same-day booking · 3am–5am airport pickups.
The fleet
Choosing your vehicle
Pick on passengers first, then luggage. Carrying full-size cases? Count one seat fewer than the maximum — a saloon seats four, but four people with four large suitcases belong in an MPV.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Best for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 1–4 | Everyday London journeys, solo and couple airport runs | Saloon |
| Executive | 1–3 | Client meetings, corporate travel, premium comfort | Executive |
| MPV | 5–6 | Families, heavier luggage, small groups | Group |
| 8-seat minibus | 7–8 | Group airport runs, nights out, sports teams | 8-Seater |
| 16-seat minibus | 9–16 | Large groups, corporate away-days, weddings | 16-Seater |
| Wheelchair accessible | Varies | Step-free access, ramp-equipped vehicles | WAV |
More detail: 8-seater taxi London · 16-seater minibus London · wheelchair accessible taxi (WAV).
Honest comparison
Black cab, ride-hailing app or fixed-fare service?
London gives you three genuinely different ways to travel by road, and each wins in a different situation. Here is the honest version.
| Black cab | Ride-hailing app | Fixed-fare service | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How price is set | Metered, rises in traffic | Dynamic, rises with demand | Agreed before you travel |
| Price certainty | Known at the end | Quoted, then can re-quote | Locked at booking |
| Hail on the street | Yes | No | No |
| Book weeks ahead | Rarely | Limited | Yes |
| Flight tracking | No | No | Yes |
| Best when | Kerbside in Zone 1 | Short off-peak hop | Airports, groups, early starts, anything that can't go wrong |
Short version: hail a black cab when you're on the Strand and want to leave now. Open an app for a two-mile off-peak hop. Book a fixed-fare service when the journey has a deadline attached — a flight, a train, a wedding, a meeting.
Deeper reading: London Taxi vs Uber: The 2026 Statistical Truth · Uber vs London Black Cab.
Road charges
ULEZ, the Congestion Charge and your fixed fare
Journeys through central London can cross the Congestion Charge zone, and the ULEZ now covers all London boroughs. Driving yourself means checking zone boundaries, operating hours and payment deadlines before you set off, and paying separately afterwards.
With this London taxi service there is nothing to work out. Any charges that apply to your route are already inside the price we quote, our private hire fleet is operated to meet London's emissions rules, and the figure you agree at booking is the figure you pay — at a barrier, at the kerb, or anywhere else.
Three steps
How to book
- Enter your journey. Pickup postcode, destination, date and time. Airport run? Add your flight number so we can track it.
- See your fixed price. Choose your vehicle and any extras — child seats, extra stops, meet-and-greet. The total you see is the total you pay.
- Confirm, and you're done. Your driver is allocated at booking, not at pickup, and you get confirmation with the vehicle details and the agreed fare.
Step-by-step: how to book a London airport taxi · why pre-booking beats spontaneous.
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Every area, postcode, borough and station we cover. Tap through for local fixed fares and booking.
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Get your fixed London taxi fare
The price you're quoted is the price you pay — no surge, no meter, no night surcharge. Book online, message us on WhatsApp, or call.