London City Taxi From SW1 Taxi & Private Hire – Fixed Price Quote, Book Online 24/7
Landing at London City Airport? Let us take the stress off
Your driver is waiting with a name board the moment you come through customs into arrivals – not in a car park, not on the phone. We track the flight, so a late landing costs you nothing, and the first 60 minutes after the plane lands are free waiting time. Luggage trolleys, a child seat, a wheelchair-friendly car: tell us when you book and it is ready.
SIM card and money on the way. Still carrying your own currency? That is fine: every car takes cards and contactless, so you need no pounds in hand for the journey. If you want a UK SIM or some cash, say so and your driver will point you to the kiosks in arrivals (SIM cards: WHSmith; currency: no bureau de change airside – use a cash machine or change in town) or, usually cheaper, stop at a supermarket, Post Office or bank on the route. Our local drivers know where the fair rates and the working cash machines are – trust them to sort it in minutes.
Disabled-friendly arrival. Special assistance: Book via your airline at least 48h ahead. Step-free: Compact single terminal; DLR station step-free. Airport accessibility page Our driver meets you at the assistance desk if you prefer, carries folding wheelchairs and walkers free, and assistance dogs always travel with you at no charge.
Eat & shop like a Londoner: fish & chips, roast, afternoon tea, pies, ale, vegan, British brands – with prices (tap to open)
Eat and shop like a Londoner: fish & chips, Sunday roast, full English, afternoon tea, pies, pale ale, vegan & the best British brands
Our drivers get asked for these every day, so here is the shortlist we give in the car. Prices are from the venues’ own menus and booking sites (seen October 2026); tap the Google Maps link for photos, today’s menu and star ratings. Want a stop on the way? Say so when you book and the driver will wait.
Fish & chips
- Poppies Fish & Chips
Spitalfields E1, Soho W1, Camden NW1, Portobello W11
1950s East End chippy, haddock and cod fried to order, mushy peas
cod & chips £21.99, haddock £20.99 (menu)
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Golden Union
Poland St, Soho W1
Proper chippy with a sit-down room, gluten-free batter on request
about £15–£19 for fish and chips
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
Sunday roast
- Hawksmoor
Seven Dials WC2, Borough SE1, Air Street W1, Wood Wharf E14, Knightsbridge
The roast most Londoners name first: dry-aged rump, beef-dripping roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding
Sunday roast rump £29.50 (menu); book ahead
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Blacklock
Soho W1, Shoreditch EC2, Covent Garden WC2, Canary Wharf E14
Chop-house roasts with all the trimmings and bottomless gravy
roast about £24–£28 (menu)
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
English breakfast
- E Pellicci
332 Bethnal Green Rd E2
Family caff since 1900, Art Deco interior, fry-ups and Italian specials; cash-friendly, Mon–Sat mornings
full English about £10–£13
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - The Wolseley
160 Piccadilly W1
Grand café breakfast under chandeliers: the full English, kedgeree, eggs Benedict
full English about £20–£24 (menu)
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
Afternoon tea
- The Ritz, Palm Court
150 Piccadilly W1
The classic: finger sandwiches, scones, pastries and a pianist; jacket and tie for men, book weeks ahead
£85 a head, £105 with Champagne (2026); 12.5% service added
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Fortnum & Mason, Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
181 Piccadilly W1
Fortnum’s own teas, a trolley of cakes and the famous scones
from £75 a head (2026)
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
Pies
- Mother Mash
Carnaby St, Soho W1
Pie, mash and gravy or sausage and mash, choose your mash and your gravy
pie, mash & gravy from about £15
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Pieminister
Leather Lane EC1 and across London
Award-winning British pies incl. vegan and veggie; takeaway or sit in
pie & mash about £12–£15
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
British pale ale
- The Churchill Arms
Kensington Church St W8
Flower-covered Fuller’s pub, London Pride on cask, Thai kitchen at the back
pint about £6–£7
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
Fleet St EC4
Rebuilt 1667, Dickens drank here; Samuel Smith’s ales, cellar bars
pint about £5–£6 (no cards in some Sam Smith’s pubs – carry cash)
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
Vegan & vegetarian
- Mildreds
Lexington St, Soho W1 (also Camden, King’s Cross, Dalston, Covent Garden)
London’s best-known vegetarian restaurant since 1988, now fully plant-based
about £38 a head (TheFork); mains £15–£20
rated 9.3/10 on TheFork, 2,800+ Tripadvisor reviews
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Gauthier Soho
Romilly St, Soho W1
Michelin-trained French fine dining, 100% vegan tasting menus
tasting menus from about £75
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
Souvenirs & British brands
- Fortnum & Mason
181 Piccadilly W1
Tea, biscuits, marmalade and hampers in the famous eau-de-nil tins since 1707
tea caddies from about £10; hampers £50+
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps - Liberty London
Regent St W1
Tudor-fronted store for Liberty print scarves, Barbour, Burberry, Mulberry and British designers
scarves from about £45
website · photos, menu & ratings on Google Maps
Tipping: 10–12.5%% service is often added in restaurants, never in pubs or chippies. Most places take cards; a few old caffs and Sam Smith’s pubs are cash-only. Vegan and gluten-free options are marked on almost every London menu – just ask. The airport shops sell the same tea tins and biscuits at 2–3 times the supermarket price, so buy souvenirs in town.
Full list with prices: London food & shopping guide.
A fixed-fare private hire transfer of distinction. Saloon, Executive Mercedes/BMW, People Carrier, V Class, 9-Seater — every class a fixed quote. Confirmed at booking. Never altered en route. Zero night surcharge. Discreet, courteous, immaculate.
Fixed fare from £100 — saloon, whole car, all charges upfront. Confirmed at booking, never altered en route.
Distance, Duration &
All Fixed Fares
Vehicles of Distinction
From the discreet saloon to the executive Mercedes, every vehicle is presented to the highest standard. Professionally maintained, TfL-licensed, available 24/7.
Saloon
The most requested vehicle on this route. Professionally maintained executive saloon. Ideal for individuals, couples and small families.
Executive
Latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 5 Series. Suited chauffeur, complimentary water, phone charging, climate-controlled cabin.
People Carrier
Large MPV accommodating six passengers and luggage. Per head, significantly more economical than two saloons.
V Class Minibus
Spacious V Class minibus for groups of seven. Per head, the most economical group option on this route.
9-Seater Minibus
Full-capacity 9-seat minibus. Per-head value for eight sharing. All luggage accommodated in a single vehicle.
One Price.
Confirmed in Writing.
The phrase "fixed price" is used widely — and means rather different things from different providers. With Rushxo, the meaning is precise: the fare displayed at the moment of booking — the saloon fare, MPV, V Class — is the exact total charged upon arrival at your destination.
Motorway traffic, road closures, weather diversions — none alter the fare. A 3am departure, a 5am collection, a Sunday afternoon return — the figure is identical. Bank holidays, New Year's Eve, match days — one fixed price. The booking confirmation email is the contract.
Confirmed at Booking — Never a "Quote"
Rushxo does not issue indicative quotes liable to change. The saloon fare confirmed at booking is the final total. No additions for luggage, traffic, night travel, or any other circumstance.
Meet & Greet —
Included as Standard
For your pickup, your chauffeur arrives at the agreed point and calls on arrival. No apps to watch, no waiting on the kerb, no confusion at the other end.
Met on Arrival
Your driver waits at the agreed pickup point holding your name, ready the moment you arrive.
Luggage Attended
The chauffeur helps with your bags from door to vehicle. No lifting, no fuss.
60 Minutes Complimentary
An hour of complimentary waiting is included, measured from your booked pickup time. Running late is covered.
Timed to You
We keep your pickup aligned to your schedule and live traffic. The chauffeur's arrival is automatically adjusted.
Any Hour — Same Fare
Meet & greet at 3am is charged the same as at 3pm. Zero night surcharge regardless of the hour.
Standard Inclusion
Meet & greet is part of every Rushxo journey on any route we run. No supplement, no additional booking.
One Vehicle.
One Fare. All Together.
For parties of five or more, our minibus options offer significantly better value than two saloons — and the considerable benefit of the entire group travelling as one.
| Option | Capacity | Travel Together |
|---|---|---|
| Two Saloons | 8 | — Split across two cars |
| People Carrier (MPV) | 6 | ✓ All together |
| V Class Minibus | 7 | ✓ All together |
| 9-Seater Minibus | 8 | ✓ All together |
Fares last reviewed June 2026. Fixed at booking, tolls included.
One Price.
At Every Hour.
Early starts and late nights are part of life across London. Rushxo charges identically at four in the morning as at four in the afternoon — every day.
Reserve Well in Advance
For early-morning journeys and busy dates, the soundest practice is to reserve as soon as your plans are set. Your chauffeur is allocated at booking — never on the day of travel. No last-minute cancellations.
Rushxo vs the Alternatives
| Feature | Rushxo | Uber / Bolt | Metered Minicab |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed price confirmed | ✓ At booking | — Surge applies | — Metered |
| Night surcharge | ✓ Zero — always | — Often 1.5–3× | — +20–30% |
| Event day pricing | ✓ Same fare | — Heavy surge | — Higher |
| V Class available | ✓ Fixed fare | — Not available | — Varies |
| Meet & greet | ✓ Standard | — Kerbside only | — Extra charge |
| Pre-booked pickup | ✓ Guaranteed | — On demand | — Varies |
| TfL licensed | ✓ All drivers | PHV licensed | Licensed |
Executive Service —
Fixed Fare
The latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 5 Series. Suited chauffeur. For business travellers, corporate clients and guests of distinction.
Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series
Latest model executive saloon. Immaculate leather interior, climate control, privacy glass throughout.
Suited Chauffeur
TfL-licensed, DBS-checked, medically assessed. Discreet, courteous, professional.
Complimentary Amenities
Chilled water presented onboard. USB-A and USB-C charging. WiFi hotspot.
Door-to-Door Chauffeur
Met at your pickup point with a name board. Timing planned around your schedule.
Verified Patrons.
Licensed. Insured. One Promise.
Our consistent rating reflects a single guarantee: the fare at booking is the fare at destination, and the chauffeur is professional, punctual and courteous.
Contractual Fixed Price
The fare at booking is the total charged. Confirmed in writing in your booking email.
Chauffeur Pre-Allocated
Your driver is confirmed at booking — never on travel day. Name and registration in your confirmation.
Zero Night Rate
The 3am fare is the 3pm fare. Always. No exceptions.
TfL Licensed
Every chauffeur holds a TfL Private Hire Vehicle licence. DBS checked, medically assessed.
Complete Fleet
Saloon, Executive, MPV, V Class, 9-Seater — all fixed price, all 24/7, all for this route.
60-Second Reservation
Reserve at rushxo.com in under a minute. All cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Instant confirmation.