Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at London City Airport, and a car at the door at The Trafalgar — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
The Trafalgar to London City Airport · Hotel route
The Trafalgar to London City Airport
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Trafalgar St James and London City Airport — 8 miles, typically 20–30 min, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, flight tracked on the way in.
FromThe Trafalgar
ToLondon City Airport
Distance8 miles
Journey20–30 min
Instant fixed price
The Trafalgar St James, 2 Spring Gardens, SW1A 2TSLondon City Airport
-
SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£55 Book
-
EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£62 Book
-
ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£106 Book
-
MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£70 Book
-
VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£81 Book
-
Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£137 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★From 14 TripAdvisor reviews
60 minFree wait on pickups
FixedTransparent pricing
What to expect
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Trafalgar, 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: spring Gardens is the quiet cut behind Admiralty Arch; cars wait there rather than braving the square, and the hotel door is twenty paces.
Flight tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
Known both ends
Our drivers know the Trafalgar Square approach and the London City Airport pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Luggage handled
Between the The Trafalgar lobby and the terminal, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
The fleet
The Trafalgar to London City Airport from £55.
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. The confirmed price covers the agreed itinerary; extra stops, changes or waiting beyond the allowance may cost more.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £55 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £62 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £106 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £70 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £81 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £137 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Trafalgar 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
- Child and booster seats fitted on request (£8 each)
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Your booking,
step by step.
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.
The alternatives
Getting to & from The Trafalgar to London City Airport.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Trafalgar to London City Airport.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 20–30 min | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 20–30 min | Surge pricing | No name board at London City Airport; cancellations when it’s busiest |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Cheapest until you count the changes and the cases |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 20–30 min | Fixed from £55 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Travel notes
Good to know about The Trafalgar to London City Airport.
At the hotel end
Spring Gardens is the quiet cut behind Admiralty Arch; cars wait there rather than braving the square, and the hotel door is twenty paces.
Timing
The 8-mile run typically takes 20–30 min. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual flight.
The rail alternative
The nearest station to The Trafalgar is Green Park and Piccadilly Circus — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for London City Airport.
Local knowledge
New Year, Pride and major protests all centre on Trafalgar Square — on event days we collect from Pall Mall East instead, arranged with the doorman in advance.
At a glance
The Trafalgar to London City Airport at a glance.
- Route
- The Trafalgar ↔ London City Airport
- Distance
- 8 miles
- Typical journey
- 20–30 min
- Saloon from
- £55
- 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
Your questions
The Trafalgar to London City Airport
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
How much is a chauffeur from The Trafalgar to London City Airport?
From £55 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare holds in the opposite direction, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Does the price change with traffic?
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
Where will the driver be 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.
And where does the car wait at The Trafalgar?
Spring Gardens is the quiet cut behind Admiralty Arch; cars wait there rather than braving the square, and the hotel door is twenty paces.
What time should the driver collect me?
The drive is typically 20–30 min. For departures add your airline’s check-in window on top — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Can I book a return as well?
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
“I use P5 Chauffeurs every time I fly into and out of London. I'm impressed by their reliability, punctuality, and all-around professionalism. P5 is always my first choice.”
The Trafalgar St James to London City Airport · Fixed Prices · 24/7