Luggage handled
Between the Hotel 41 lobby and the terminal, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Hotel 41 to Gatwick Airport · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between Hotel 41 and Gatwick Airport — 26 miles, typically 1h 05–1h 35, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, flight tracked on the way in.

Instant fixed price
Hotel 41, 41 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0PSGatwick Airport
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
What to expect
Travelling to Hotel 41, your driver meets you in arrivals at Gatwick Airport with a name board, flight tracked, 60 minutes of waiting included. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: buckingham Palace Road is busy but the hotel’s doorway sits in a slower stretch by the Mews — drivers time arrival to your descent from the fifth floor.
Between the Hotel 41 lobby and the terminal, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Hotel 41 to Gatwick Airport or the reverse — the fixed fare from £100 holds either way.
The fleet
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, one way, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more; the return leg is 5% off when booked together — your quote shows the exact price before you book. The confirmed price covers the agreed itinerary; extra stops, changes or waiting beyond the allowance may cost more.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £100 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £114 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £187 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £127 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £145 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £221 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
Saloon to 8-seat van, 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 Hotel 41 to Gatwick Airport.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 1h 05–1h 35 | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 1h 05–1h 35 | 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 | 1h 05–1h 35 | Fixed from £100 | Door to door, met in person, one price |
Travel notes
Buckingham Palace Road is busy but the hotel’s doorway sits in a slower stretch by the Mews — drivers time arrival to your descent from the fifth floor.
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The nearest station to Hotel 41 is Victoria and Hyde Park Corner — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Gatwick Airport.
Hotel 41’s butlers coordinate luggage with our drivers directly — tell the desk a P5 car is booked and simply walk down.
At a glance
Your questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £100 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.
Buckingham Palace Road is busy but the hotel’s doorway sits in a slower stretch by the Mews — drivers time arrival to your descent from the fifth floor.
The drive is typically 1h 05–1h 35. 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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