Taxi fares in Tunbridge Wells
Every journey is quoted individually and agreed before you travel. There is no meter running while you sit in traffic, and no surprise at the end of the trip.
What does a local taxi cost in Tunbridge Wells?
Local journeys start from £7 during the day and from £10 between 11:30pm and 6am for a standard four-seater car. Your actual price depends on distance, time, vehicle, passengers and bags, and it is agreed when you book.
These are our own prices. As a private hire operator our fares are agreed with you rather than set by the council’s meter tariff, which applies to hackney carriages.
| When you travel | Local fares from |
|---|---|
| Daytime and evening | £7 |
| 11:30pm – 6am | £10 |
For an exact price call 01892 888888 or request a quote.
Airport fixed fares from Tunbridge Wells
Guide “from” prices for a standard 4-seater, an executive Mercedes E-Class or an 8-seater, collected in Tunbridge Wells. Prices include the airport drop-off charge, passed on at cost and not marked up.
| Airport | Standard car (up to 4), from | Executive E-Class, from | 8-seater, from | Journey time | Drop-off charge (included) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick | £80 | £110 | £130 | 40–50 minutes | £10 |
| London Heathrow | £127 | £157 | £177 | 60–80 minutes | £7 |
| London Stansted | £150 | £180 | £190 | 90–110 minutes | £10 |
| London Luton | £159 | £200 | £209 | 75–95 minutes | £9 |
| London City | £148 | £180 | £188 | 70–100 minutes | £8 |
The airports set their drop-off charges and can change them. Early-morning and late-night pickups are priced separately. For 4 passengers with lots of luggage we send a 6-seater at a different rate; larger minibuses have their own rates. See all airport transfers, or read are airport taxis fixed price?
Sailing instead? Our seaport transfers to Southampton and Dover are quoted for your journey.
How our pricing works
Quoted in advance
A price for your specific journey before you book, not an estimate that moves.
Agreed at booking
The price you accept is the price for that journey, confirmed when you book.
No meter
Traffic and road conditions on the day do not change what you agreed.
Pre-booked only
As private hire we cannot be flagged down or picked up at a rank.
Private hire and hackney carriage: the difference
People say taxi, cab and minicab to mean the same thing, but there are two types of licensed vehicle in Tunbridge Wells and they are priced differently.
| Hackney carriage | Private hire (us) | |
|---|---|---|
| How you get one | Flag down in the street or wait at a rank | Booked in advance by phone, online or quote form |
| How it is priced | Metered, by distance and time | Quoted per journey and agreed before travel |
| When you know the cost | At the end of the journey | Before you book |
| Effect of traffic | Longer journey, higher meter reading | Your agreed price is not affected |
Both are licensed by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, and all our drivers hold Enhanced DBS checks.
What affects the price of your journey
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Distance and route | The single biggest factor in any quote |
| Time and date of travel | Late nights, early mornings, weekends and public holidays are priced differently |
| Vehicle required | A saloon, an estate for extra luggage, or an 8 to 16-seat minibus. See our fleet |
| Passengers and luggage | Decides which vehicle we send; bulky items may need a larger vehicle |
| Airport and third-party charges | Drop-off and pick-up fees are set by each airport and passed on at cost |
| Waiting or wait-and-return | Relevant for appointments, hospital visits and return journeys |
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Pickup and destination
Your pickup address and postcode, and where you are going.
Date and time
When you need collecting.
Passengers
How many people are travelling.
Luggage
Number and size of bags, plus anything bulky like golf clubs, skis or a pushchair.
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Common questions
Why do you quote instead of using a meter?
Do prices change at night or on holidays?
Are airport charges included in the quote?
Can you give me a price over the phone?
Do you cover journeys outside Tunbridge Wells?
A note on pricing. All prices are quoted individually for each booking and confirmed at the time you book. Guide prices shown on this website are starting prices for a standard vehicle and are not a quotation. Your final price depends on the details of your journey, the vehicle required and the time of travel.
Local fares and quoted journeys
Rusthall, Southborough, Langton Green, High Brooms, Lower Green and Broomhill count as Tunbridge Wells, so local fares apply. Journeys that start and finish outside Tunbridge Wells, such as from Pembury, Tonbridge or Crowborough, are quoted individually.
See all areas we cover.
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