How Much Does a Chauffeur Cost
in London?

At P5 Chauffeurs every price is fixed and confirmed in writing before you travel, so the figures below are not estimates that climb in traffic — they are the kind of all-inclusive prices you actually pay. Use this as a planning guide, then get an exact quote for your specific journey.

Two Ways Chauffeurs Are Priced

London chauffeur services are priced in one of two ways, and understanding which you need is the first step to understanding the cost. The first is a fixed-price transfer — a single journey from A to B, such as an airport run, quoted as one all-in figure. The second is hourly hire, where the car and driver are at your disposal for a booked block of time and you direct the day.

A transfer is almost always cheaper for a straightforward point-to-point journey. Hourly hire works out better value the moment you need waiting time, multiple stops, or an unpredictable schedule — because you are not paying for several separate bookings.

Hourly Chauffeur Rates

Hourly hire in London typically starts from around £45–£65 per hour for an executive saloon such as a Mercedes E-Class, with a minimum booking of two to three hours. A larger Mercedes V-Class people carrier sits higher because of its capacity, and an S-Class luxury saloon higher still.

Critically, the hourly rate is all-inclusive. It covers the vehicle, a professional TfL-licensed driver, fuel, insurance and — importantly — all waiting time between your stops. There is no meter ticking while you are in a meeting or at lunch.

• Executive saloon (Mercedes E-Class): from ~£45–£65/hr
• Luxury saloon (Mercedes S-Class): from ~£65–£95/hr
• People carrier (Mercedes V-Class): from ~£55–£85/hr
• Typical minimum: 2–3 hours

Fixed-Price Airport Transfers

Airport transfers are the most common chauffeur booking and are quoted as a single fixed price. As a guide, a Heathrow to Central London transfer in an executive saloon usually falls between £55 and £85 depending on the exact destination and vehicle. Gatwick, Stansted and Luton sit higher because they are further from the city.

Because the price is locked at the time of booking, traffic delays, a delayed flight and waiting at the terminal are all absorbed by us. You will never see surge pricing on a pre-booked chauffeur, which is the single biggest difference from app-based ride-hailing on the same route.

What Actually Changes the Price

Three factors move a chauffeur price more than anything else: the vehicle class, the distance, and the timing. A late-night V-Class run to Stansted will cost more than a midday saloon hop across Mayfair. Beyond those, a small number of optional extras account for most of the variation people see.

• Vehicle class — saloon, luxury saloon or people carrier
• Distance and the exact pickup/drop-off postcodes
• Meet-and-greet at the airport (driver waits inside arrivals with a name board)
• Child or booster seats
• Additional stops or routing changes

Frequently Asked Questions