How Much is a Taxi to Stansted? 2026
Quick answer: A taxi to Stansted costs £183 fixed for a saloon from central London (from £65 from nearby Essex and Hertfordshire towns) with Rushxo, with executive cars, MPVs and V Class priced above that and towns closer to the airport cheaper. The fare is confirmed at booking, the same day or night, with no meter and no surge — and the Express Set Down drop-off charge handled.
How much does a taxi to Stansted cost? 2026 fixed-price guide. All fares confirmed at booking, no surge, no meter. Door-to-terminal.
Stansted Taxi Fares 2026
All fares fixed at booking. No surge pricing. Same fare day or night.
| From | Fixed fare from |
|---|---|
| Central London (W1/WC2) | fixed quote |
| North London (N1/NW1) | fixed quote |
| East London (E1/E14) | fixed quote |
| City of London (EC1/EC2) | fixed quote |
| Essex (Chelmsford/Colchester) | £35-£52 |
| Hertfordshire (Bishops Stortford) | £18-£28 |
| Cambridge | fixed quote |
| Suffolk (Ipswich) | fixed quote |
Fares as of June 2026. Fixed at booking. No surge, no meter.
Why Are Stansted Taxi Fares Fixed?
Rushxo uses fixed pricing confirmed at booking. Unlike metered taxis where traffic adds cost, or rideshare apps where surge pricing can multiply your fare during busy periods, your Rushxo fare is agreed before the driver sets off. The price shown is the price you pay.
For groups of 2 or more passengers with luggage, fixed-fare taxi to Stansted is often comparable to or cheaper than train or bus alternatives per head, with the added benefit of door-to-terminal convenience.
