Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at London City Airport, and a car at the door at The Waldorf — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
The Waldorf to London City Airport · Hotel route
The Waldorf to London City Airport
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Waldorf Hilton 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 Waldorf
ToLondon City Airport
Distance8 miles
Journey20–30 min
Instant fixed price
The Waldorf Hilton, Aldwych, WC2B 4DDLondon City Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£55 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£62 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£106 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£70 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£81 Book
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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.
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60 minFree wait on pickups
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What to expect
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Waldorf, 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: the Aldwych crescent gives the Waldorf a generous kerb between two theatres — cars wait at the main doors except at theatre turn-out, when we stage on Kingsway.
Luggage handled
Between the The Waldorf lobby and the terminal, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
Every charge included
Tolls — plus the Congestion Charge and ULEZ where the route applies — sit inside the quoted fare.
Known both ends
Our drivers know the Aldwych approach and the London City Airport pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
The fleet
The Waldorf 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. Once you book, the price never changes.
| 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 Waldorf 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
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.
The alternatives
Getting to & from The Waldorf to London City Airport.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Waldorf to London City Airport.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 20–30 min | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 20–30 min | Surge pricing | A stranger, a surge, and a scramble at the kerb |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Cheapest until you count the changes and the cases |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 20–30 min | Fixed from £55 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Travel notes
Good to know about The Waldorf to London City Airport.
Local knowledge
Two theatres bracket the hotel — if your departure coincides with curtain-down, leave ten minutes earlier or let us route out via Drury Lane.
At the hotel end
The Aldwych crescent gives the Waldorf a generous kerb between two theatres — cars wait at the main doors except at theatre turn-out, when we stage on Kingsway.
The rail alternative
The nearest station to The Waldorf is Covent Garden and Charing Cross — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for London City Airport.
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.
At a glance
The Waldorf to London City Airport at a glance.
- Route
- The Waldorf ↔ 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 Waldorf to London City Airport
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
What's the fixed fare between The Waldorf and 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.
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 Waldorf end?
The Aldwych crescent gives the Waldorf a generous kerb between two theatres — cars wait at the main doors except at theatre turn-out, when we stage on Kingsway.
How long should I allow?
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.
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.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
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