Known both ends
Our drivers know the Mayfair approach and the Gatwick Airport pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
The May Fair to Gatwick Airport · Hotel route
The May Fair to Gatwick Airport
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The May Fair Hotel and Gatwick Airport — 28 miles, typically 1h 10–1h 40, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, flight tracked on the way in.
FromThe May Fair
ToGatwick Airport
Distance28 miles
Journey1h 10–1h 40
Instant fixed price
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, W1J 8LTGatwick Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£103 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£117 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£195 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£131 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£149 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£229 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
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Your journey
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The May Fair, 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: stratton Street is short and one-way; cars wait directly at the awning, and the doormen turn the kerb over briskly on event nights.
Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Flight tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Luggage handled
Between the The May Fair lobby and the terminal, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Pick your class
The May Fair to Gatwick Airport from £103.
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 | £103 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £117 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £195 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £131 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £149 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £229 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The May Fair or a name-board meet at Gatwick 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
- Child and booster seats fitted on request (£8 each)
- 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 8-seat van, 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.
Ways to travel
Getting to & from The May Fair to Gatwick Airport.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The May Fair to Gatwick Airport.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 1h 10–1h 40 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 1h 10–1h 40 | Surge pricing | No name board at Gatwick Airport; cancellations when it’s busiest |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Cheapest until you count the changes and the cases |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 1h 10–1h 40 | Fixed from £103 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Before you travel
Good to know about The May Fair to Gatwick Airport.
At the hotel end
Stratton Street is short and one-way; cars wait directly at the awning, and the doormen turn the kerb over briskly on event nights.
Local knowledge
During awards season the hotel fills with delegations — block bookings with sequenced cars are the arrangement that keeps a red-carpet evening calm.
The rail alternative
The nearest station to The May Fair is Green Park (Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria) — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Gatwick Airport.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
The essentials
The May Fair to Gatwick Airport at a glance.
- Route
- The May Fair ↔ Gatwick Airport
- Distance
- 28 miles
- Typical journey
- 1h 10–1h 40
- Saloon from
- £103
- Tracking
- Flight tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 8-seat van
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Ask us anything
The May Fair to Gatwick Airport
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
What does the car from The May Fair to Gatwick Airport cost?
From £103 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 Gatwick 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 May Fair end?
Stratton Street is short and one-way; cars wait directly at the awning, and the doormen turn the kerb over briskly on event nights.
How long should I allow?
The drive is typically 1h 10–1h 40. 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.
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