Known both ends
Our drivers know the Chelsea approach and the London City Airport pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
The Draycott to London City Airport · Hotel route
The Draycott to London City Airport
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Draycott Hotel and London City Airport — 11 miles, typically 30–40 min, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, flight tracked on the way in.
FromThe Draycott
ToLondon City Airport
Distance11 miles
Journey30–40 min
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
60 minFree wait on pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
On the day
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Draycott, 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: cadogan Gardens wraps its private square with quiet kerbs — cars wait at the hotel railings, and residents’ permits never trouble a moving pickup.
Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at London City Airport, and a car at the door at The Draycott — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Both directions, one price
The Draycott to London City Airport or the reverse — the fixed fare from £50 holds either way.
Luggage handled
Between the The Draycott lobby and the terminal, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Choose your car
The Draycott to London City Airport from £50.
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
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Draycott or a name-board meet at London City Airport
- 60 minutes of complimentary wait on airport pickups
- Real-time flight tracking on inbound journeys
- All tolls and applicable London charges in the fare
- Free child and booster seats on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Four steps
to a waiting car.
01
Tell us your journey
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
02
Choose your vehicle
Saloon to sixteen-seat minibus, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Child seats, extra cases, a stop en route — arranged in advance.
04
Confirm and relax
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
Weigh it up
Getting to & from The Draycott to London City Airport.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Draycott to London City Airport.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 30–40 min | Metered — unpredictable | Fine if one’s waiting; a gamble if it isn’t |
| Rideshare app | 30–40 min | Surge pricing | A stranger, a surge, and a scramble at the kerb |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Luggage on stairs and escalators |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 30–40 min | Fixed from £50 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Worth knowing
Good to know about The Draycott to London City Airport.
Timing
The 11-mile run typically takes 30–40 min. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual flight.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The rail alternative
The nearest station to The Draycott is Sloane Square (District, Circle) — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for London City Airport.
Local knowledge
Peter Jones and the King’s Road start ninety seconds away — the hourly car with boot space is the Draycott guest’s standing order.
Details
The Draycott to London City Airport at a glance.
- Route
- The Draycott ↔ London City Airport
- Distance
- 11 miles
- Typical journey
- 30–40 min
- Saloon from
- £50
- Tracking
- Flight tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 16-seat minibus
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Common questions
The Draycott to London City Airport
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
What does the car from The Draycott to London City Airport cost?
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.
Could the fare go up if the roads are bad?
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
How do I find my chauffeur at London City Airport?
In the arrivals hall with a name board, with 60 minutes of waiting included. The exact point is confirmed with your booking.
Where's the pickup at the The Draycott end?
Cadogan Gardens wraps its private square with quiet kerbs — cars wait at the hotel railings, and residents’ permits never trouble a moving pickup.
How long should I allow?
The drive is typically 30–40 min. For departures add your airline’s check-in window on top — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Do you cover the journey back too?
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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