Gatwick Airport to Strand Palace Hotel Taxi – Meet & Greet, Fixed Fare
Fixed-price Gatwick Airport to Strand Palace Hotel transfers, 24/7, with a TfL-licensed driver.
Landing at Gatwick and staying at the Strand Palace? Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall of the North or South Terminal, holding a name board, with your flight tracked live so an early or delayed landing is covered. The drive into Covent Garden is about 30 miles and usually 70 to 100 minutes, and you're dropped at the hotel's front door on the Strand. Saloon £123, MPV £138, 8-seater £168, fixed when you book, whatever time you land.
Gatwick Airport to Strand Palace Hotel fares by vehicle
Every price below is per car, not per person, and includes a free wait after landing and meet & greet in arrivals.
| Vehicle | Typical car | Capacity | Fixed fare, each way | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-seat MPV | Ford Galaxy, VW Sharan or similar | Up to 5 passengers, 5 large + 3 cabin cases | £138 | Most requested for Gatwick: families and couples with big holiday cases |
| Saloon | Toyota Prius, Skoda Octavia or similar | Up to 3 passengers, 2 large + 2 cabin cases | £123 | Solo travellers and couples packing light |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class or similar | Up to 3 passengers, 2 large + 2 cabin cases | £153 | Business trips, honeymoons, anniversary stays |
| 8-seater | Mercedes Vito / V-Class or similar | Up to 8 passengers, 8 large + 8 cabin cases | £168 | Groups, extended families, wedding parties, theatre groups |
Fares from the Rushxo booking engine for central London (WC2), checked 2026-09-30. Get your exact quote in the form above; it's instant.
Which car do you need for Gatwick: saloon, MPV, Executive or 8-seater?
Gatwick is mostly long-haul and holiday flights, so bigger suitcases, ski bags and pushchairs are common. That's why the 7-seat MPV (£138) is the car we recommend most on this route: a saloon boot takes two large cases, and families heading to Gatwick usually have four or more. Couples with two cases are fine in a saloon (£123). Groups of six to eight, or anyone with golf bags, skis or a buggy plus cases, should take the 8-seater Mercedes Vito/V-Class (£168). For business trips or a special stay, the Executive Mercedes (£153) is a step up in comfort.
- 1–3 passengers, cabin bags or 2 cases: Saloon
- 4–5 passengers, or 3+ large cases: 7-seat MPV
- 6–8 passengers, skis, golf bags or buggies: 8-seater Mercedes Vito / V-Class
- Business or a special occasion: Executive Mercedes E-Class
How your Gatwick Airport to Strand Palace Hotel transfer works
- BookEnter Gatwick and the Strand Palace, add your flight number, and pick your car. The price is fixed straight away.
- Flight trackingWe follow your flight live. If you land early or late, the pickup moves with it, and free waiting starts from when you actually land.
- Meet & greetYour driver waits in the North Terminal and South Terminal arrivals hall with a name board and helps with your bags to the car.
- Hotel drop-offStraight to the Strand Palace entrance at 372 Strand, opposite The Savoy. No Tube changes with suitcases and no queue at the taxi rank.
When to book your pickup
Add your flight number when you book and you don't need to guess a pickup time. Free waiting after landing covers passport control and baggage reclaim, and if immigration is slow, your driver keeps waiting and stays in touch by text.
Taxi vs train vs black cab: Gatwick Airport to Strand Palace Hotel
Train: the rail option is Thameslink from City Thameslink or Blackfriars (around a 15-minute walk from the hotel with luggage), or the Gatwick Express from Victoria, which means a Tube or taxi to Victoria first. It works if you're travelling light, but with suitcases the walk and changes add up. Gatwick's forecourt drop-off charge went up to £10 in January 2026, one more reason a door-to-door fixed fare adds up for families.
Black cab: a metered black cab between Covent Garden and Gatwick often costs well above a fixed private-hire fare, and the meter keeps running in traffic.
Rushxo: one fixed price per car, not per person. For a family of four, the MPV fare usually works out cheaper than four train tickets plus the extra transfers.
About the Strand Palace Hotel
The Strand Palace is a large, long-established hotel at 372 Strand, WC2R 0JJ, on the edge of Covent Garden and directly opposite The Savoy. Charing Cross and Embankment stations, Trafalgar Square, the Royal Opera House and the Lyceum, Adelphi and Savoy theatres are all a short walk away, which is why it's so popular with theatre-goers, families and groups. The Strand itself is busy, with bus lanes and a steady stream of traffic; a pre-booked car that pulls up at the door saves hauling bags to the Tube or hunting for a cab at the kerb.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Gatwick Airport to Strand Palace Hotel?
Rushxo fixed fares are £123 in a saloon, £138 in a 7-seat MPV, £153 in an Executive car and £168 in an 8-seater, per car, each way. Book a return at the same time and save 5%.
How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Strand Palace Hotel?
It's about 30 miles. Allow 70 to 100 minutes depending on the time of day; early mornings and late evenings are quickest.
What is the best car for Gatwick from the Strand Palace?
A 7-seat MPV for families or anyone with more than two large suitcases, a saloon for one to three people travelling light, and an 8-seater Mercedes Vito/V-Class for groups up to eight.
Is the price fixed, even at night or in traffic?
Yes. The fare is agreed when you book and does not change for traffic, weather, time of day or demand. There is no surge pricing.
Where will the driver meet me at Gatwick?
Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall of the North or South Terminal, holding a name board, with your flight tracked live so an early or delayed landing is covered.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes, child and booster seats are available on request at no extra cost. Add the ages of the children when you book.
Can I book the return trip from the Strand Palace back to Gatwick?
Yes. Book both journeys together and save 5%. See the return page linked below for the departures details.