Wimbledon Chauffeur blog
Practical, plain-English advice on chauffeur service: costs, rules, planning and what to expect. Topics: Advice, Business, Comparisons, How-to, Regulations, Seasonal.
How-to
Heathrow and Gatwick terminals: which airline flies from where (2026)
Which airlines use Heathrow Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 and Gatwick North and South, how to check your terminal and what it means for your car.
Regulations
Congestion Charge and ULEZ in 2026: what it means for chauffeur trips
The 2026 Congestion Charge rise to £18, the end of the EV exemption, ULEZ rules and how road charges affect chauffeur quotes in London.
Business
Business chauffeur etiquette: seating, tipping, calls and briefing
How to use a chauffeur for business travel: where to sit, how to brief the driver, privacy on calls, tipping norms and booking for VIP guests.
How-to
Cruise port transfers from London: Southampton, Dover, Tilbury and more
Journey times from south-west London to Southampton, Dover, Portsmouth, Tilbury and Harwich cruise terminals, when to leave and how to plan luggage.
Advice
Boarding school and university runs by chauffeur: a parent's guide
Planning chauffeur trips for boarding school terms, exeats and university move-in: luggage, child seat rules, unaccompanied pupils and booking ahead.
Advice
Chauffeur booking checklist: 15 details to give when you book
A practical checklist of the details to give a chauffeur company when booking, so the price is accurate and nothing goes wrong on the day.
Advice
Wedding guest transport: moving guests between ceremony and reception
How to plan guest transport for a London or Surrey wedding: shuttle runs, timings, vehicle numbers and getting guests home at the end of the night.
Comparisons
How much luggage fits in a chauffeur car? Saloon vs people carrier
How many suitcases fit in an executive saloon, luxury saloon, estate or people carrier, and how to choose the right chauffeur car for airport trips.
Seasonal
Christmas party and New Year's Eve chauffeur hire in London: tips
When to book chauffeurs for Christmas parties and New Year's Eve in London, road closures to plan around, timings and how to get groups home.
How-to
Planning a day with an as-directed chauffeur in London
How to plan a London day with an as-directed chauffeur: sample itineraries, where cars can stop, waiting, timings and getting value from hourly hire.