Luggage handled
Between the Covent Garden Hotel lobby and the terminal, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Covent Garden Hotel to London City Airport · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between Covent Garden Hotel and London City Airport — 8 miles, typically 20–30 min, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, flight tracked on the way in.

How it works
Travelling to Covent Garden Hotel, your driver meets you in arrivals at London City Airport with a name board, flight tracked, 60 minutes of waiting included. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: monmouth Street curves gently past the door with a workable kerb; Seven Dials’ one-ways confuse visitors, never our drivers.
Between the Covent Garden Hotel lobby and the terminal, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Our drivers know the Covent Garden approach and the London City Airport pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
A named chauffeur with your board at London City Airport, and a car at the door at Covent Garden Hotel — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Cars & capacity
Six classes, one standard of care. The price you agree at booking is the price you pay — no meter, no surge.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius · VW Passat | 4 | 2 | £45 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £80 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £110 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £70 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £85 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £120 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
Saloon to sixteen-seat minibus, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
Child seats, extra cases, a stop en route — arranged in advance.
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
Compare the options
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Covent Garden Hotel to London City Airport.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 20–30 min | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 20–30 min | Surge pricing | The fare climbs exactly when you need the car |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage on stairs and escalators |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 20–30 min | Fixed from £45 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Local knowledge
The 8-mile run typically takes 20–30 min. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual flight.
Seven Dials’ lanes reward walking — send the luggage ahead with us and follow on foot unencumbered, or ride door to door; both are daily patterns here.
The nearest station to Covent Garden Hotel is Covent Garden and Charing Cross — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for London City Airport.
Monmouth Street curves gently past the door with a workable kerb; Seven Dials’ one-ways confuse visitors, never our drivers.
Quick facts
Good to know
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
From £45 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare holds in the opposite direction, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
In the arrivals hall with a name board, with 60 minutes of waiting included. The exact point is confirmed with your booking.
Monmouth Street curves gently past the door with a workable kerb; Seven Dials’ one-ways confuse visitors, never our drivers.
The drive is typically 20–30 min. For departures add your airline’s check-in window on top — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
“He picked us up on time and was so helpful with all our luggage… He took us all over the countryside to the most amazing small villages. A 5-star experience from top to bottom!”
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