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One price for the whole car. The more of you there are, the less each person pays.

Chauffeur beside a black executive vehicle, airport transfer priced per car not per seat
One price per vehicle, whichever seat you sit in. Photo: Pexels.

Short answer: every price we quote is for the whole vehicle. Two people in a saloon pay the same as four; a family of six in an MPV pays one fare, not six. It is the single biggest difference between a private transfer and the airport trains, and it is why a car wins on price as soon as there are three of you with luggage.

The fleet, by capacity

VehicleTypical carPassengersLarge casesBest for
SaloonToyota Prius, VW Passat or similarup to 42 (+2 cabin)Couples, business travellers, small families
ExecutiveMercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Seriesup to 32Business, comfort, a quieter cabin
MPVFord Galaxy, VW Sharanup to 64Families with luggage, ski and golf bags
V-ClassMercedes V-Classup to 76Groups who want the executive finish
9-seaterMercedes Vito, VW Transporterup to 88Groups, crews, stag and hen parties, families of two households
16-seaterFord Transit minibusup to 1616Tours, teams, events, conferences
S-ClassMercedes S-Classup to 32VIP and chauffeur-standard journeys

The per-head maths

Take a fare of £100 for a saloon from Heathrow into central London. One person pays £100; two pay £50 each; four pay £25 each, door to door, with luggage, and no station at either end. The same four people on the Heathrow Express pay four adult fares plus the taxi from Paddington. An MPV at £115 for six is under £20 a head. For twelve people, a 16-seater is usually cheaper than two MPVs and far cheaper than four cabs, and everyone arrives together.

Large groups: the booking page lets you book several 9-seaters in one go for parties above sixteen. For events and tours, the business account gives one invoice for the lot.

How to choose

  1. Count large cases first, then people. Luggage is what pushes a party out of a saloon.
  2. Ski bags, golf clubs, pushchairs and wheelchairs each count as a large case; say so in the notes.
  3. If you are between sizes, go up. The price step between classes is small; a driver unable to fit your bags is not.
  4. Child seats are free on request; tell us the ages.

Frequently asked questions

Is the airport transfer price per person?

No. It is per vehicle, including luggage, and it does not change with the number of passengers up to the vehicle's capacity.

Which vehicle do I need for four people with suitcases?

A saloon takes four passengers with two large cases and two cabin bags. With four large cases choose an MPV, which takes six people and four cases.

Do you have vehicles for groups of ten or more?

Yes: a 9-seater for up to eight passengers with luggage, a 16-seater minibus for larger groups, or several 9-seaters booked together on the booking page.

Is a child a passenger?

Yes, every seat counts, and child seats are available on request at no charge; tell us the ages in the notes when you book.

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