A car at the kerb
Your chauffeur stands at The Capital exactly where the doormen expect pre-booked cars — no circling the block, no phone tag, no scanning the rank.
The Capital · 5-star hotel
The Capital
transfers.
Chauffeur transfers for The Capital — Basil Street’s quiet perfectionist, served with the same exactness.
AreaKnightsbridge
Address22-24 Basil Street, SW3 1AT
Heathrow15 miles · 40–55 min
Nearest landmarkHarrods
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
60 minFree wait on airport pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
How it works
Met at the door, settled in advance.
Basil Street is the calm behind Harrods — cars wait directly at the hotel’s striped awning with none of Brompton Road’s drama.
Unmarked and unhurried
Clean, current, unbranded cars and chauffeurs who understand that the best service is the kind you barely notice.
Local to the address
Our chauffeurs know Knightsbridge — which entrance takes a car, which street is one-way, and how to reach London City without the scenic detour.
One price, settled early
Airport, station or cruise terminal, the fare is agreed before you set off — tolls and London charges already counted in.
Cars & capacity
The Capital from £47.
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more — 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 | £47 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £54 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £98 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £62 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £72 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £129 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- A vetted, TfL-licensed chauffeur — punctual, discreet and professional
- One fixed fare, settled before you travel — never a meter
- A full hour of free waiting built into every airport collection
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Congestion Charge, ULEZ and any tolls already counted — nothing added at the kerb
- Luggage handled between the lobby and the boot
How to book
Four steps
to a waiting car.
01
Tell us your journey
Your date, time and destination — online in a minute, by phone, or through the The Capital concierge.
02
Choose your vehicle
From a saloon to an executive van — the fixed price is shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Child seats, extra luggage, a stop en route — tell us and it is arranged in advance.
04
Confirm and relax
You receive your driver’s name, photo and number, plus live updates on the day.
Compare the options
Getting to & from The Capital.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Capital.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel doorman taxi | When one appears | Metered — unpredictable | No fixed fare; airport runs at the meter’s mercy |
| Rideshare app | Varies | Surge pricing | A stranger, a surge, and a scramble at the door |
| Public transport | Longest | Cheapest | Stations, stairs and luggage — rarely the mood after this lobby |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | Scheduled to you | Fixed in advance | Booked ahead, tracked in, nothing left to chance |
Local knowledge
Good to know about The Capital.
Getting the hour right
Harrods is a one-minute walk; guests who shop serious let our driver collect the green bags from Door 10 while they finish coffee.
Coming in to land
Flying in, your chauffeur meets you in arrivals with a name board, tracks the flight, and delivers you to The Capital rested — 60 minutes of airport waiting always included.
More than one car
For weddings, board dinners and delegations we run coordinated multi-car pickups from the door — one booking, one invoice, every guest accounted for.
Through the front desk
Happy to work directly with the The Capital concierge — standing arrangements, account billing and repeat bookings for regular guests are all straightforward.
What’s in the fare
The hotel is inside the Congestion Charge and ULEZ zones, so both are already in your fixed price — which is not the case with every quote you’ll be given.
The rail alternative
The closest station is Knightsbridge (Piccadilly line). Handy for a light, single trip; less so with cases or a tight connection, which is where the door-to-door car earns its keep.
Arriving and leaving The Capital well
The Capital Hotel opened in 1971 and has spent the years since earning its name for family-run precision thirty yards from Harrods. Guests who choose it tend to mind how the day runs, not only where it ends — and the transfer is where that care is most often lost. A pre-booked car puts it back: one driver, one price, and a plan for the door before anyone reaches the kerb.
Basil Street is the calm behind Harrods — cars wait directly at the hotel’s striped awning with none of Brompton Road’s drama. Heathrow sits about 40–55 min from here in ordinary traffic, and every other terminal, station and port is priced the same transparent way. On the inbound leg your driver meets you inside arrivals with a board, watches the flight for delays, and holds the car free for an hour — so an immigration queue never becomes a missed connection.
Harrods is a one-minute walk; guests who shop serious let our driver collect the green bags from Door 10 while they finish coffee. Through all of it the promise holds: the price is set before the wheels turn, tolls and charges sit inside it, and the car is where it should be when you are. Harrods, Sloane Street, Hyde Park are all a short run away — one or two worth folding into the journey while the driver waits.
Onward journeys
From The Capital to…
Fixed prices to the destinations our clients ask for most. Anywhere else — just ask.
| Destination | Journey | From |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport | 40–55 min | £59 |
| Gatwick Airport | 1h 10–1h 35 | £101 |
| Stansted Airport | 1h 25–2h | £127 |
| Luton Airport | 1h 20–1h 55 | £111 |
| London City Airport | 25–35 min | £55 |
| Farnborough Airport | 1h 25–2h | £108 |
| Biggin Hill Airport | 45 min–1h 05 | £65 |
| St Pancras International | 10–20 min | £47 |
| Paddington Station | 10–20 min | £47 |
| Victoria Station | 10–20 min | £47 |
| Euston Station | 10–20 min | £47 |
| King's Cross Station | 10–20 min | £47 |
| Waterloo Station | 10–20 min | £47 |
| Liverpool Street Station | 15–25 min | £47 |
| Southampton Cruise Port | 2h 15–3h 15 | £190 |
| Dover Cruise Port | 2h 25–3h 20 | £183 |
| Harwich Cruise Terminal | 2h 30–3h 30 | £186 |
| Eurotunnel Folkestone | 2h 15–3h 10 | £168 |
Popular transfers
The Capital transfer guides.
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Quick facts
The Capital at a glance.
- Hotel
- The Capital Hotel
- Area
- Knightsbridge
- Address
- 22-24 Basil Street, SW3 1AT
- Established
- 1971
- Known for
- family-run precision thirty yards from Harrods
- Nearest Underground
- Knightsbridge (Piccadilly line)
- Heathrow
- 15 miles
- Gatwick
- 27 miles
How much is a chauffeur from The Capital to Heathrow?
We quote £59 to Heathrow, £59 to Gatwick, and a set fare to every other terminal, station and port. Larger cars are priced up front too, so a family or a full luggage load never becomes an awkward sum at the end.
Which entrance should I use at The Capital?
Basil Street is the calm behind Harrods — cars wait directly at the hotel’s striped awning with none of Brompton Road’s drama.
What about getting to the Eurostar?
Yes — £47 to St Pancras, and worth it on a Eurostar morning: no changing lines with cases, no queue for a taxi at the far end. The driver knows the drop-off nearest check-in.
Which airport is best for The Capital?
Nearest is London City at 25–35 min, which is handy — but don't over-think it: we run to Heathrow, Gatwick, City, Luton, Stansted and Southend alike, each priced in advance.
Will I be charged extra for the Congestion Charge or ULEZ?
Yes — being central, the Congestion Charge and ULEZ apply, and both are baked into the fixed price. Worth comparing against quotes that quietly add them at the end.
Which cars can I choose from?
Yes — the executive E-Class is the popular pick, the S-Class for something grander, and larger parties take the V-Class. All at fixed prices shown before you choose.
Why book a car rather than take the tube?
Knightsbridge (Piccadilly line) is closest on foot. The tube's fine unladen, but hauling luggage down to a platform, changing once or twice, then queuing for a cab at the far end rarely saves the time it promises — which is the gap the car fills.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
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