How much does a chauffeur cost in London? (2026 guide)

Updated 6 November 2026 · By the Wimbledon Chauffeur team

Short answer: In 2026, an executive saloon chauffeur in London typically costs £55 to £90 per hour, usually with a three or four hour minimum, or £440 to £650 for a full day. Fixed airport transfers from Wimbledon usually cost about £70 to £110 to Heathrow and £80 to £120 to Gatwick. Luxury saloons and people carriers cost roughly 25 to 40 percent more.

Typical prices

Journey or booking	Executive saloon (e.g. E-Class)	Luxury saloon or people carrier
Wimbledon to Heathrow	£70 to £110	£95 to £150
Wimbledon to Gatwick	£80 to £120	£110 to £160
Wimbledon to London City Airport	£85 to £130	£115 to £170
Wimbledon to Central London	£55 to £90	£75 to £120
Hourly hire (per hour)	£55 to £90	£70 to £125
Full day (8 hours)	£440 to £650	£550 to £850
Wedding car (around 4 hours)	£400 to £600	£500 to £750

These are typical guide prices. The actual price depends on the vehicle, date and time, waiting time, parking and the exact addresses.

What is included

Fuel and the driver's time
The Congestion Charge where applicable
Flight monitoring for airport pick-ups
A set amount of free waiting time at airports
Help with luggage

What can add to the price

Extra waiting beyond the free period
Airport parking charges for meet and greet
Late night or very early bookings
Extra stops on the way
Larger or luxury vehicles

Is a chauffeur worth it compared with a taxi?

For airport runs and business travel, often yes. The price is fixed per vehicle rather than metered, the driver monitors your flight and helps with luggage, and for families or small groups the cost per person can be similar to a standard taxi.