Everything you need before you book: fixed fares, airport meet and greet, local transport, hotels and what to see.
Dates, prices and menus are as published by each venue (checked October 2026); entries marked “2025 dates” are last season’s and will be updated when 2026 dates are announced. Check the linked site before booking. We can take you door to door to any of these – Christmas fares.
Local guide to The City & Moorgate: hotels & prices, where to eat, sights, day trips, accessibility (tap to open)
Staying in and around The City & Moorgate: hotels, food, sights & local life
Our drivers live and work here. Tell them what you need – a SIM card, a cash machine, a late supper, a pharmacy, a pram-friendly route – and they will sort it on the way. Trust the local knowledge; it costs nothing extra.
Hotels near The City & Moorgate and what they cost
Typical room rates: budget private room from about £97 (about $128 / €114); 3-star mid-range £120–£250 (about $158–$330 / €142–€295); 4-star £200–£350 (about $264–$462 / €236–€413); 5-star from £400 (about $528 / €472) a night. London-wide the average paid in 2026 is around £194 (about $256 / €229). Rates rise 20–40% at Christmas, Easter, Wimbledon fortnight and big concert weekends – book early. (Conversions at £1 = $1.32 / €1.18, October 2026; room rates from published 2026 market guides, not a quote.) All hotels near The City & Moorgate on Google Maps.
Where to eat in The City & Moorgate (nearest researched area: Liverpool Street)
Devonshire Terrace (Devonshire Square, Liverpool Street) – £54.95 per head; The Jugged Hare (Chiswell Street, City) – £49.95 per head; The Sterling in The Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe, City) – £49.50; deluxe £60; Duck & Waffle (Heron Tower, Liverpool Street EC2N) – £170 adults; £80 under 10s.
Family-friendly: Giraffe Spitalfields (kids' menu, high chairs); Pizza Express Liverpool Street (Piccolo menu); Wagamama London Bridge (Hay's Galleria) (kids' menu) – mains typically £10–£18, kids’ menus £6–£9.
Restaurants near The City & Moorgate on Google Maps · Time Out London restaurant guide. Most places take cards and contactless; tipping 10–12.5% is normal and often added as a service charge.
Places to see near The City & Moorgate (nearest researched area: Liverpool Street)
- St Paul's Cathedral
Wren's iconic domed cathedral
adult £27 · more - Tower of London
1,000-year-old fortress, palace and prison; Crown Jewels
adult £37, child £18.50 · more - Sky Garden
Free indoor garden with panoramic views (book ahead)
free (book a slot) · more - Tower Bridge
High-level walkways and Victorian engine rooms
adult £18 · more - The Monument
Climb 311 steps of the Great Fire memorial
adult £7 · more
Local life: The City, Shoreditch and Spitalfields: Old Spitalfields Market and Brick Lane (Sunday market, curry houses, bagels at 3am), Columbia Road flower market on Sunday mornings, Leadenhall Market, Borough Market across London Bridge, Sky Garden (free, book ahead) and St Paul’s. Weekdays the City is suits and sandwich bars; evenings and weekends the life is in Shoreditch, Hoxton and Bermondsey.
Sightseeing links & entry prices: Official London visitor guide (Visit London) (see site) · Royal Parks (free) · British Museum (free) (free) · Tower of London & Historic Royal Palaces (adult £37, child £18.50) · Tate Modern & Tate Britain (free) (free) · London Eye (from £29 online, £39 walk-up) · Westminster Abbey (adult £31) · TfL Visitor Oyster & contactless fares (Zone 1–2 cap about £8.90 a day).
Child-friendly Liverpool Street
- Unicorn Theatre (London Bridge)
theatre for ages 0-13
tickets about £10–£20, approx · more - Spitalfields City Farm
free
free · more - HMS Belfast
paid, under-5s free
adult about £26, approx · more - Tower of London
paid, under-5s free
adult £37, child £18.50 · more - Old Spitalfields Market & Christ Church playground
free
adult about £18, approx · more
Baby changing & feeding: Baby-changing in free toilets at Liverpool Street and London Bridge (Network Rail).
Day trips outside London from The City & Moorgate (fixed fare, door to door, driver waits)
| Where | Why go | Our fare |
|---|
| Windsor Castle | 1 hour west; royal residence, changing of the guard
Entry: adult £32 (£36 on the day) | ask for a fixed day-trip fare |
| Hampton Court Palace | 45 min south-west; Henry VIII’s palace, maze and gardens
Entry: adult £29 | ask for a fixed day-trip fare |
| Oxford | 1h 30 west; colleges, Bodleian, punting
Entry: see site | from £130 |
| Cambridge | 1h 30 north; colleges and the Backs
Entry: see site | from £150 |
| Stonehenge & Salisbury | 2 hours west
Entry: adult about £25, approx | from £180 |
| Bath | 2h 15 west; Roman Baths, Georgian crescents
Entry: see site | from £220 |
| Brighton | 1h 15 south; pier, Lanes, Royal Pavilion
Entry: see site | from £84 |
| Canterbury Cathedral & Dover Castle | 1h 30–2 hours south-east
Entry: adult about £25, approx | from £90 |
| Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter | 45 min north-west (Watford); book months ahead
Entry: adult £58.50, child £47 (2026) | ask for a fixed day-trip fare |
| Legoland Windsor | 1 hour west; children 2–12
Entry: from about £34 online, approx | ask for a fixed day-trip fare |
| The Cotswolds | 2 hours west; Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, Stow
Entry: see site | from £310 |
| Seven Sisters & Beachy Head | 2 hours south; chalk cliffs walk
Entry: free; parking from about £3, approx | from £75 |
A day trip in our car means no train changes, no luggage lockers and the driver waits while you visit (waiting time is quoted upfront). Two to four people usually pay less than peak-time rail tickets plus a local taxi at the other end.
Car hire near The City & Moorgate
SIXT London Liverpool St; Enterprise London Tower Bridge; SIXT London Islington · more on Google Maps. Typical 2026 rates: economy car from about £35–£60 a day, £180–£300 a week, plus fuel and a £15–£25 Congestion Charge for each day in central London. Remember the Congestion Charge, ULEZ and central-London parking before hiring for a city stay.
Disabled-friendly, step-free, pets & guide dogs in The City & Moorgate
Step-free stations: London Liverpool Street – National Rail & Elizabeth line step-free to train; Central line step-free to platform via Elizabeth line lifts; Circle/H&C/Met no step-free access; London Bridge – step-free from street to all platforms; Jubilee & Northern step-free to train. Buses: All TfL buses low-floor with ramp; wheelchair users free. Blue Badge parking: City of London: national Blue Badge concessions do not apply; use designated disabled bays. Guide & assistance dogs: Assistance dogs welcome. Pets on public transport: Dogs free on TfL and National Rail (max 2), carried on escalators. TfL accessibility.
Travelling with us: assistance dogs always travel free in every car, no notice needed (Equality Act 2010). Other dogs and pets are welcome by prior arrangement – tell us when you book so we send a suitable car and a driver who is happy to carry them. Folding wheelchairs, walkers and mobility scooters that fold go in the boot at no extra charge; if you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle or extra time at pick-up, say so when booking and we will confirm availability before you pay. Rail step-free status changes when lifts are out of service – check the station page or book Passenger Assist (ideally 2 hours ahead); on TfL you can turn up and go.
At Luton Airport: parking, car hire, getting into London & assistance
Luton Airport car parks – official prices
| Car park | Price | Hours | |
|---|
| Short Stay Terminal Car Parks 1 & 2 (official) | £15 up to 30 min; £21.50 up to 60 min; £30.50 1-3h; £39 3-5h; £61 5-9h; £67.50 per day (gate price, 2026) | 24/7 | book |
| Mid Stay (official) | £15 up to 60 min; £35 per day (gate) | 24/7 | book |
| Long Stay (official) | 0-2h free; £7 2-3h; £30 per day (gate) | 24/7, shuttle | book |
| Drop Off & Pick Up Zone | £7 first 10 min, then £1/min (2026) | 24/7 | book |
Car hire at Luton Airport
- Car Rental Centre (Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt)
Near the Mid Stay car park · book
Luton Airport to London: public transport vs taxi
| Option | Time & fare | Hours | |
|---|
| Luton DART + Luton Airport Express (EMR) / Thameslink to St Pancras | 32 total (EMR express) · EMR advance from £10 incl. DART; DART alone £4.90 adult single (Oct 2026) | first DART 24h | timetable |
| National Express A1 / Green Line 757 coach to Victoria | ~60-90 min | first 24h, last 24h | timetable |
| Our fixed-fare taxi to City of London | from £113 whole car | 24/7, meet & greet in arrivals, flight tracked | |
Assistance, step-free access, assistance dogs & pets at Luton Airport
Special assistance: Tell your airline when booking or at least 48h before departure; the Assisted Travel team meets you; help points including lower level near Gates 20-28. Step-free: Lifts before the departure lounge; DART step-free. Accessible toilets & Changing Places: Changing Places facility in the Assisted Travel Lounge after security (toilet, shower, bench, hoist). Assistance dogs: Register your assistance dog via the airport page; relief area outside the terminal front near bus stop T; airside via Assisted Travel staff. Blue Badge parking: See the airport's accessible parking page. Airport accessibility page
Families at Luton Airport
Family facilities: Quiet Room near Gate 17; baby change.
- Whipsnade Zoo (ZSL)
~20 min
adult about £30, approx · more - Stockwood Discovery Centre
Free, Luton · more - Woburn Safari Park
~30 min
adult about £30, approx · more
Getting around City of London: parking, car hire, public transport & accessibility
Car parks in Liverpool Street – prices & opening hours (nearest researched hub to City of London: Liverpool Street)
- NCP Finsbury Square
Finsbury Sq, EC2A
up to 1h £7.95; 4-24h £34.95 · 24/7
171 spaces, 2 Blue Badge bays · prices & booking - London Wall Car Park (City of London)
London Wall, EC2Y
£4.50/h Mon-Fri 06:00-19:00; £4.50 per visit other times · 24h
187 spaces, 6 Blue Badge bays · prices & booking - NCP Barbican
Barbican, EC2Y
up to 1h £3; 6-24h £24; early bird £12 · 24h
670 spaces, 6 Blue Badge bays · prices & booking - Britannia Parking Lambs Passage
Lambs Passage, EC1Y
up to 1h £2.80; 24h £24 · prices & booking
All car parks near City of London on Google Maps. Parking vs taxi: Park & Ride (formerly Long Stay) at Heathrow is Drive-up £46.80 first 24h then £37.40/24h; pre-book from about £11-15/day; our fixed fare from City of London to Heathrow is from £135 for the whole car, door to door, with no shuttle bus and no drop-off charge to pay. Driving a friend to Heathrow? The terminal drop-off charge is £7 per visit (from 1 Jan 2026), 10-min max (included in our fare).
Car hire in Liverpool Street (nearest researched hub to City of London: Liverpool Street)
- SIXT London Liverpool St
Finsbury Square, EC2A 1RR
Mon-Thu 08:00-16:00, Fri 08:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-13:00 · book - Enterprise London Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge Rd, SE1 · book - SIXT London Islington
Islington, N1 · book
More car hire near City of London on Google Maps. Typical 2026 rates: economy car from about £35–£60 a day. Hiring just to reach the airport? Count the fuel, the airport car-park fee and the return of the car before comparing with a one-way fixed fare.
Public transport vs taxi from City of London to the airports
| Airport | Train / tube / bus | Our taxi |
|---|
| Heathrow | Elizabeth line direct from Liverpool Street
45-50 min · 0 changes · £15.50 peak PAYG (2026)
first arrival ~05:45 (approx), last departure ~23:10 (approx) · timetable
TfL Journey Planner (Tue 10:00): 67 min, 0 changes via elizabeth-line Elizabeth line | door to door, 45 min–1h 00m
from £135 fixed, whole car
24/7, meet & greet, no drop-off charge |
| Gatwick | Thameslink direct from London Bridge (or Farringdon)
30-40 from London Bridge · 0 changes · contactless PAYG
first arrival ~05:15 (approx), last departure ~00:00 (approx) · timetable | door to door
from £108 fixed, whole car
24/7, meet & greet, no drop-off charge |
| Stansted | Stansted Express direct from Liverpool Street
48-50 min · 0 changes · from £9.90 advance; walk-up higher
first arrival first train 03:40-04:40 → ~04:30-05:30, last departure 23:21 from Liverpool St · timetable
TfL Journey Planner (Tue 10:00): 156 min, 3 changes via national-rail Greater Anglia, bus 7, bus 723, bus 510 | – |
| Luton | Thameslink direct from London Bridge/Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway + DART
45-55 + DART · 0 (+DART) changes · PAYG + DART £4.90
first arrival ~05:30 (approx), last departure ~23:45 (approx) · timetable
TfL Journey Planner (Tue 10:00): 74 min, 2 changes via bus 133, national-rail Thameslink, national-rail Luton Airport DART | door to door
from £113 fixed, whole car
24/7, meet & greet, no drop-off charge |
| London City | Elizabeth line to Custom House then DLR; or Jubilee from London Bridge to Canning Town then DLR
20-30 min · 1 change · £3.90 peak / £3.30 off-peak
first arrival ~06:00, last departure ~23:30 (approx) · timetable
TfL Journey Planner (Tue 10:00): 38 min, 0 changes via dlr DLR, £3.30 | – |
Coach: Flibco Liverpool Street – Stansted (24h, every ~30 min) – ~60-75 min, see flibco.com (book).
How to choose. Public transport wins on price for one traveller with hand luggage at 10am. A taxi usually wins when there are two or more of you (one fare for the car, not per person), when you have hold bags or a pushchair, for flights before the first train arrives or landings after the last one leaves, and when a change of train or a station without lifts would be a problem. Rail fares above are per adult; add £4–£6 per person for the DART/shuttle where shown, and remember engineering work most weekends.
Accessibility in City of London: step-free travel, assistance dogs & pets
| Station | Step-free access | Lifts | Assistance | Accessible toilets | Source |
|---|
London Liverpool Street
Network Rail; Greater Anglia, Stansted Express, Elizabeth line, Overground; Tube: Central, Circle, H&C, Metropolitan | National Rail & Elizabeth line step-free to train; Central line step-free to platform via Elizabeth line lifts; Circle/H&C/Met no step-free access | yes | Passenger Assist / TfL turn-up-and-go | yes, free, baby change | station page |
London Bridge
Network Rail; Thameslink, Southern, Southeastern; Tube: Jubilee, Northern | step-free from street to all platforms; Jubilee & Northern step-free to train | yes | Passenger Assist / TfL turn-up-and-go | yes, free, baby change | station page |
Step-free: Liverpool Street (Elizabeth/Central/rail) and London Bridge step-free; Moorgate Elizabeth line step-free; Bank step-free (Northern/DLR/W&C). Buses: All TfL buses low-floor with ramp; wheelchair users free. Blue Badge parking: City of London: national Blue Badge concessions do not apply; use designated disabled bays. Guide & assistance dogs: Assistance dogs welcome on local public transport. Pets on public transport: Dogs free on TfL and National Rail (max 2), carried on escalators.
Travelling with us: assistance dogs always travel free in every car, no notice needed (Equality Act 2010). Other dogs and pets are welcome by prior arrangement – tell us when you book so we send a suitable car and a driver who is happy to carry them. Folding wheelchairs, walkers and mobility scooters that fold go in the boot at no extra charge; if you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle or extra time at pick-up, say so when booking and we will confirm availability before you pay. Rail step-free status changes when lifts are out of service – check the station page or book Passenger Assist (ideally 2 hours ahead); on TfL you can turn up and go.
Child-friendly Liverpool Street: places for children & family dining (nearest researched hub to City of London: Liverpool Street)
- Unicorn Theatre (London Bridge)
theatre for ages 0-13
tickets about £10–£20, approx · more - Spitalfields City Farm
free
free · more - HMS Belfast
paid, under-5s free
adult about £26, approx · more - Tower of London
paid, under-5s free
adult £37, child £18.50 · more - Old Spitalfields Market & Christ Church playground
free
adult about £18, approx · more
Family restaurants: Giraffe Spitalfields; Pizza Express Liverpool Street; Wagamama London Bridge (Hay's Galleria).
Baby changing & feeding: Baby-changing in free toilets at Liverpool Street and London Bridge (Network Rail).
Child seats: licensed private hire cars are exempt from the child-seat law when a seat is not available, but we would rather fit one – give us the children’s ages when you book and we will bring the right seat where we can (free, subject to availability), or you are welcome to bring your own. Pushchairs and travel cots go in the boot at no charge.
Car park, car hire, rail and accessibility details are as published by the operators and airports (seen October 2026) and from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors) – check before you rely on them; TfL Journey Planner times are for a weekday 10:00 departure. Our fares are the fixed saloon price on the linked route page.