Travelling as a larger family or group, you face a choice: book one minibus (an V Class) or split into two separate taxis? Both get everyone there, but they differ in cost, comfort, luggage space and — importantly — whether you all travel together. This guide compares a family minibus against two taxis to help you choose the best option for your group.
When a group is too big for a standard saloon (4 passengers) or even an MPV (up to 6), you're looking at either a single V Class minibus or two separate cars. It's a common situation for families with children, groups heading to the airport, or friends travelling to an event. The right choice depends on your priorities — cost, keeping everyone together, luggage, and comfort.
The whole group travels in one vehicle — no families split across cars, easier with children, more sociable.
One V Class is frequently cheaper than two separate cars for the same group.
An V Class's boot typically holds more than two saloon boots for luggage-heavy trips.
A single vehicle to coordinate — no risk of the two cars getting separated en route.
| Factor | Family Minibus (V Class) | Two Taxis |
|---|---|---|
| Staying together | Everyone in one vehicle | Group split across two cars |
| Cost | Often cheaper | Usually more (two fares) |
| Luggage | Generous shared space | Split between two boots |
| Best for | Groups to one destination | Different destinations/times |
One V Class for the whole group:
| From | Saloon | Executive | MPV | V Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London City Airport | £91 | £101 | £103 | £111 |
| Heathrow Airport | £98 | £110 | £112 | £120 |
| Gatwick Airport | £123 | £142 | £146 | £158 |
| Luton Airport | £110 | £130 | £133 | £143 |
| Stansted Airport | £113 | £133 | £136 | £146 |
Compare one V Class fare against two saloon fares for your route — the minibus is often the better deal, and keeps everyone together.
Deciding between a single minibus and two separate taxis ultimately comes down to honestly assessing your group's specific circumstances. For the most common scenario — a family or group of five to eight people travelling together to the same destination, such as an airport — the V Class minibus is almost always the better choice, and by a clear margin. It keeps everyone in one vehicle, which is far less stressful for families with children who would otherwise be split between cars with a parent in each, it offers generous shared luggage space that easily swallows the suitcases a group trip involves, and it typically comes in cheaper than two separate fares for the same people. The single-vehicle approach also removes the small but real risk of two cars becoming separated in traffic and arriving at different times, and it means just one pickup point and one drop-off to coordinate. Two taxis genuinely earn their place only in specific situations — when the group is heading to different destinations, when some members need to travel at a different time, or in the rarer cases where group size exceeds eight and multiple vehicles become unavoidable anyway. For everyone else, the minibus wins on cost, comfort, luggage and, above all, the simple pleasure of travelling together.
A: Often yes — one V Class frequently costs less than two separate cars for the same group.
A: Our V Class carry up to 8 passengers, with generous luggage space.
A: When the group is splitting to different destinations or leaving at different times.
A: Usually the minibus — everyone stays together, more luggage space, often cheaper.
Families of four or five ask the same thing on travel forums: "Will we all fit in one car with our luggage?" The number of seats is only half the answer. Suitcases, buggies and child seats decide which vehicle you really need.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Typical luggage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Up to 4 | About 2 large suitcases plus 2 cabin bags | A couple, or a family of 3 travelling light |
| MPV | Up to 6 | About 4 large suitcases plus cabin bags | A family of 4 or 5 with one big case each |
| V Class | Up to 8 | About 6 to 8 large suitcases | Two families together, or a family with a buggy and lots of luggage |
Luggage space is a guide and varies by model, so give the exact count of cases when you book.
A family of five needs an MPV. A saloon has four passenger seats, so five people won't fit legally, even with small children.
Count the extras as luggage. A folded buggy or a car seat you bring yourself takes the space of a large suitcase. Golf bags, skis and bike boxes need an V Class or a specific request.
Child seats can reduce passenger space. Tell the company the ages of your children when you book, so the right seats are fitted and the vehicle still fits everyone.
A: Not in a saloon, which takes four passengers. Book an MPV, which takes up to six people and about four large suitcases.
A: Usually about four large suitcases plus cabin bags with a full load of passengers. Give the company your exact luggage count when you book, because space varies by model.
For most larger families and groups heading to one destination, a single V Class minibus wins — everyone travels together, there's more luggage space, and it's often cheaper than two taxis. Two taxis make sense mainly when the group is splitting to different places or times.
Everyone together, more luggage space, often cheaper than two cars.
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