Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at London City Airport, and a car at the door at Holmes Hotel — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Holmes Hotel to London City Airport · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between Holmes Hotel London and London City Airport — 10 miles, typically 25–35 min, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, flight tracked on the way in.

What to expect
Travelling to Holmes 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: baker Street southbound offers a stopping bay steps from the door; northbound arrivals loop via Crawford Street, elementary once you know.
A named chauffeur with your board at London City Airport, and a car at the door at Holmes Hotel — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Holmes Hotel to London City Airport or the reverse — the fixed fare from £50 holds either way.
Between the Holmes Hotel lobby and the terminal, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Our drivers know the Marylebone approach and the London City Airport pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
The fleet
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 | £50 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £70 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £100 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £65 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £80 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £110 |
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.
The alternatives
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Holmes Hotel to London City Airport.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 25–35 min | Metered — unpredictable | Fine if one’s waiting; a gamble if it isn’t |
| Rideshare app | 25–35 min | Surge pricing | The fare climbs exactly when you need the car |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Two changes and a wheelie-case rarely mix |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 25–35 min | Fixed from £50 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Travel notes
The nearest station to Holmes Hotel is Bond Street and Marble Arch — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for London City Airport.
Baker Street southbound offers a stopping bay steps from the door; northbound arrivals loop via Crawford Street, elementary once you know.
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The 10-mile run typically takes 25–35 min. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual flight.
At a glance
Your questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
From £50 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.
Baker Street southbound offers a stopping bay steps from the door; northbound arrivals loop via Crawford Street, elementary once you know.
The drive is typically 25–35 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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