Express Airport Cars is a TfL-licensed private hire operator based in London, providing fixed-price airport transfers since 2013. This page summarises our company facts, service area, pricing, fleet, safety standards and policies in one place.
Express Airport Cars is a London-based, TfL-licensed Private Hire Operator (PCO No. 008740101) providing fixed-price airport transfers across all major London airports. Founded in 2013, the company has completed transfers for more than 2,400 passengers, maintaining an average customer rating of 4.8 out of 5 across TripAdvisor and Google Reviews.
The company specialises in pre-booked, door-to-door transfers with fixed pricing, real-time flight tracking, and Meet & Greet service — meaning the price agreed at booking is the price paid, with no surge pricing and no metered fares.
Express Airport Cars provides fixed-price transfers to and from all six London airports, plus major UK cruise ports and long-distance UK destinations on request.
Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow and any other UK destination — quoted individually based on distance.
All prices are fixed at the time of booking and quoted per vehicle, not per person. The final price depends on route distance, vehicle category and time of travel. Standard tolls (e.g. the Dartford Crossing) and the London Congestion Charge are included automatically where applicable, shown as a separate line item.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Starting price | £55 (Heathrow → Central London, saloon car) |
| Pricing basis | Per vehicle, not per passenger |
| Hidden fees | None — price quoted is price paid |
| London Congestion Charge | £18, included automatically when applicable (07:00–18:00 Mon–Fri, 12:00–18:00 weekends, Zone 1) |
| Public holiday surcharge | 50% on 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 31 Dec, 1 Jan only |
| Return trip discount | Applied automatically when booked together |
| Waiting time (airport) | First 60 minutes free after landing, then £15/hour |
| Waiting time (address) | First 15 minutes free, then £15/hour |
| Online payment | Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay (Stripe) |
| Cash payment | Accepted directly to driver after the trip |
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon (Standard) | Up to 3 | 2 large + 2 small suitcases |
| Estate Car | Up to 4 | Up to 4 large + 1 small suitcase |
| Business Saloon | Up to 3 | 2 large + 2 small suitcases (premium brand) |
| Business Estate | Up to 4 | Up to 4 large + 1 small suitcase (premium brand) |
| MPV+ (Comfort Minivan) | Up to 5 | Up to 4 large + 1 carry-on |
| 8-Seater Minivan | Up to 8 | Up to 8 large suitcases (23kg each) |
All vehicles are private and dedicated — bookings are never shared with other passengers. Child seats and booster seats are provided free of charge on request, subject to availability. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles can be arranged with 48 hours' notice.
Bookings can be modified free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup — including time, address, passenger count or vehicle type — by phone, email or WhatsApp.
Express Airport Cars collects only the information needed to fulfil a booking (name, contact details, address). Card details are never stored — payments are processed securely via Stripe, Worldpay or PayPal. Personal data is never sold to third parties. Full details are available in our Terms & Conditions.
Prices start from £55 for a Heathrow to Central London transfer in a saloon car. All prices are fixed per vehicle (not per person) at the time of booking, with no hidden charges.
All six London airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Southend, plus UK cruise ports (Southampton, Dover, Tilbury, Harwich, Portsmouth) and other major UK cities on request.
Yes. Express Airport Cars operates under a Transport for London (TfL) Private Hire Operator licence, PCO No. 008740101. All drivers are individually TfL-licensed and DBS-checked.
Yes, every flight is monitored in real time. If a flight is delayed or arrives early, the pickup time adjusts automatically at no extra cost.
The first 60 minutes after landing are free of charge. After that, a waiting charge of £15 per hour applies. For non-airport pickups, the first 15 minutes are free.
Yes. Free cancellation or modification is available up to 24 hours before pickup. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee of up to 50% of the fare; no-shows are charged the full fare.
Secure online payment (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay via Stripe) or cash directly to the driver after the journey.
Yes, Express Airport Cars operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including bank holidays.