Flight tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
The Cavendish to Gatwick Airport · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Cavendish London and Gatwick Airport — 27 miles, typically 1h 10–1h 35, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, flight tracked on the way in.

On the day
Travelling to The Cavendish, 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: jermyn Street’s kerb outside the hotel is short-stay but workable; your driver times arrival to your call down from the lobby.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
The Cavendish to Gatwick Airport or the reverse — the fixed fare from £75 holds either way.
Between the The Cavendish lobby and the terminal, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Choose your car
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 | £75 |
| 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.
Weigh it up
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Cavendish to Gatwick Airport.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 1h 10–1h 35 | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 1h 10–1h 35 | Surge pricing | No name board at Gatwick Airport; cancellations when it’s busiest |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage on stairs and escalators |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 1h 10–1h 35 | Fixed from £75 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Worth knowing
Piccadilly is one-way eastbound here — westbound airport runs loop via St James’s Street, which adds ninety seconds, not ten minutes.
The nearest station to The Cavendish is Green Park and Piccadilly Circus — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Gatwick Airport.
The 27-mile run typically takes 1h 10–1h 35. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual flight.
Jermyn Street’s kerb outside the hotel is short-stay but workable; your driver times arrival to your call down from the lobby.
Details
Common questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
From £75 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.
Jermyn Street’s kerb outside the hotel is short-stay but workable; your driver times arrival to your call down from the lobby.
The drive is typically 1h 10–1h 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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