Both directions, one price
South Place to Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £200 holds either way.
South Place to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between South Place Hotel and Southampton Cruise Port — 81 miles, typically 2h 25–3h 20, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

Instant fixed price
South Place Hotel, 3 South Place, EC2M 2AFSouthampton Cruise Port
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 South Place, your driver meets you at the Southampton Cruise Port passenger terminal with a name board, your sailing tracked. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: south Place is a side street off Moorgate’s flow — cars wait at the hotel’s glass doors, unbothered by the arteries around.
South Place to Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £200 holds either way.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
A named chauffeur with your board at Southampton Cruise Port, and a car at the door at South Place — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
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. Once you book, the price never changes.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £200 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £227 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £332 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £254 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £286 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £412 |
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 South Place to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 25–3h 20 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 2h 25–3h 20 | Surge pricing | A stranger, a surge, and a scramble at the kerb |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Two changes and a wheelie-case rarely mix |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 25–3h 20 | Fixed from £200 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Travel notes
South Place is a side street off Moorgate’s flow — cars wait at the hotel’s glass doors, unbothered by the arteries around.
Roadshow season books this hotel solid — our multi-stop City mornings (six meetings, one car) are practically a house service here.
The 81-mile run typically takes 2h 25–3h 20. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
At a glance
Your questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
From £200 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.
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
South Place is a side street off Moorgate’s flow — cars wait at the hotel’s glass doors, unbothered by the arteries around.
The drive is typically 2h 25–3h 20. For departures add a comfortable margin for boarding — 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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