London transfers?

[NC_Tink]

Can someone please recommend a car transfer/cab company that will take my family of 4 from Heathrow to London (County Hall area)? There are so many and I just don't know which one to go with. And, I realize that I can take the tube -- but with 4 large pieces of luggage and 4 carry-on, we would rather just hire someone to drive. TIA

 

[has]

Thank you for posting the question. I hope you don't mind me adding to it??
We are also in need of a car hire for 4 people but from Gatwick Airport to Dover.

Heidi

 

[Goofy Mum]

www.nationalexpress.com
cheap and cheerful!

 

[NC_Tink]

Thanks Goofy Mum! Any recommendations for door-to-door transfers?

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Living in London, I drive to/from the Carparks at the Airports so cant add personal experience of transfers, However, if you undertake an internet search for Heathrow transfers or Heathrow transfers to London you will get many.

Now look for CABWISE, all the operators in London who are accredited by the London Mayor office, will have this, it means they are under licence.

You also can go to TLF.GOV.UK, This is transport for London, and again look for taxi services.

I personally do not recommend national express, they are cheap but you might have to reserve a bus time and therefore have a wait or miss it, and the next one might be fully booked. It only goes to Victoria so then you are back on another taxi, bus or Tube if your hotel isn't there.

Trains and Tube are very good, yes with luggage its a little difficult but not impossible.

 

[KatieG73]

We are flying to Gatwick and are in the process of booking our transfer to Dover -I found this site to be extremely helpful;

http://www.londontoolkit.com/travel/gatwick_dover.htm

 

[kaseyC]

I've received a number of quotes from London car services recommended by posters on Cruise Critic and locals from the London forum on Trip advisor. We needed transport for 5 from Heathrow to our hotel in the South Kensington area and transport for 4 from our hotel to the Southampton cruise port. Those two sites have been a great resource for planning the London portion of our trip in June.

 

[mmouse37]

We have used this company several times with no problems.....

http://www.justairports.com/


We actually just got back this weekend from a stay in London.....this particular trip we just took the tube from Heathrow to Earls Court area but have used that car service in the past.

We had a great time...spent 3 nights in London and then 5 days in a rental van for visits to Oxford, York, Cotswolds (Burton on the Water), Brighton, Dover (cliffs were awesome!), Ramsgate and Canterbury. We put over 1000 miles on the van in the five days.

MJ

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

We have used this company several times with no problems.....

http://www.justairports.com/


We actually just got back this weekend from a stay in London.....this particular trip we just took the tube from Heathrow to Earls Court area but have used that car service in the past.

We had a great time...spent 3 nights in London and then 5 days in a rental van for visits to Oxford, York, Cotswolds (Burton on the Water), Brighton, Dover (cliffs were awesome!), Ramsgate and Canterbury. We put over 1000 miles on the van in the five days.

MJ

Sounds nice, glade you enjoyed it sorry about the weather, worst winter for 30 years.

Tube is best!!!!!!!

 

[mmouse37]

Sounds nice, glade you enjoyed it sorry about the weather, worst winter for 30 years.

Tube is best!!!!!!!

Well weather was crazy all week.....we had our share of snow, sleet, hail, rain and some sun!!! Lots of wind!!! We brought the right clothes so all was well. Weather did not keep us from enjoying ourselves!!!

MJ

 

[Scotty69]

Well weather was crazy all week.....we had our share of snow, sleet, hail, rain and some sun!!! Lots of wind!!! We brought the right clothes so all was well. Weather did not keep us from enjoying ourselves!!!

MJ

Wow MJ you guys sure get around LOL

 

[mmouse37]

Wow MJ you guys sure get around LOL

Our 21 year old daughter is doing a semester in London and we missed her terribly so had to go visit!!!

Any excuse to take a trip is good with me!!!

MJ

 

[Travelbee]

Has anyone actually use any of the companies below? I got three quotes for 7 passengers. One was much cheaper (£40) than the other two. I was wondering if they have a bad reputation?

London Toolkit was £105
Central Chauffeur Services was also £105 (www.centralchauffeur.com)
http://www.heathrowtransfer.net was only £65

 

[jdybnsn]

Thank you for posting the question. I hope you don't mind me adding to it??
We are also in need of a car hire for 4 people but from Gatwick Airport to Dover.

Heidi

I would recommend this company for car hire, as they guarentee no hidden extras.....
http://www.car-rental-hire.co.uk/

..something to be wary of, as many car hire companies fail to mention that some one way rentals attract a local charge, normally on collection of your vehicle (and thus these charges are not mentioned on your initial invoice/ contract).

Request an estate car, as this will generally give you much more trunk space, without the need to resorting a much larger car or van in many cases.

 

[hawaiian mickey]

aloha,
We just booked with central chauffeur for the 2 of us from Heathrow to Park Plaza County Hall for 65 GBP. They have and 888 number for US and Canada to call to make reservations. They are a 24/7 company.
I also got a quote for a family of 4 for our cousins.


Service Date: July 15 2010
Transfer: Heathrow → London (central)
Flight No. TBA
Arrival Time: TBA
No. of passengers: 4
Pcs. of luggage: 8 suitcases + carry-ons
Vehicle: standard minivan
Cost: 80.00 GBP (cash- Eighty Pounds) for SE1 add £5.00 GBP
Our Meet & Greet Service included

Hope this helps

aloha
hawaiian mickey