Matched to the journey
Executive as standard, with the fleet available for groups and luggage.
City Rides · Everyday service
City Rides
chauffeur.
Point-to-point across town — meetings, dinners, venues and everything between — at a fixed price with a driver who knows the city and its quiet ways through it.
ServiceCity Rides
Typical vehicleExecutive as standard, with the fleet available for groups and luggage.
Coverage24/7, London & UK-wide
PricingFixed, agreed in advance
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UK-wideOne consistent standard
FixedTransparent pricing
Your journey
One standard, fixed in advance.
Whatever the journey, the pattern holds: a vetted chauffeur, a car matched to the need, and a fixed price agreed before you travel. a city ride with a chauffeur is a fixed fare and a driver who knows the shortcuts, not a metered guess through the one-ways.
Luggage handled
Shopping, a case or a cello — handled as the journey needs.
One standard, everywhere
Vetted, TfL-licensed chauffeurs and a consistent service from London across the whole UK.
Fixed, agreed in advance
One price, settled before you travel — no meter, tolls and charges inside it.
Pick your class
City Rides from £47.
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 | £47 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £54 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £98 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £62 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £72 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £129 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- A vetted, licensed chauffeur — punctual, discreet and professional
- A fixed price agreed in advance — no meter, no surprises
- All road tolls and, where the route applies, the Congestion Charge and ULEZ
- Flight, train or sailing tracking where the journey involves one
- 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 the journey
Where, when, and any detail specific to city rides — 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
Waiting time, child seats, a second stop or a return — arranged in advance, priced up front.
04
Confirm and relax
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
Ways to travel
Getting to & from City Rides.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for City Rides.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metered taxi | Varies | Metered — unpredictable | No fixed fare; the meter decides |
| Rideshare app | Varies by surge | Surge pricing | A lottery of car and driver; surges on demand |
| Public transport | Longest with luggage | Cheapest | Cheapest until you count the changes and the cases |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | Scheduled to you | Fixed in advance | One price, met in person, matched to the journey |
Before you travel
Good to know about City Rides.
Who books this
Residents and visitors making single journeys across a city, day or night.
What the journey is
A straightforward A-to-B across town, where local knowledge and a fixed fare beat the meter.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur is TfL-licensed private hire, fully insured and DBS-checked — the standard is the same wherever you travel.
Why a chauffeur differs here
A city ride with a chauffeur is a fixed fare and a driver who knows the shortcuts, not a metered guess through the one-ways.
The right vehicle
Executive as standard, with the fleet available for groups and luggage. And shopping, a case or a cello — handled as the journey needs.
What city rides actually needs
Point-to-point across town — meetings, dinners, venues and everything between — at a fixed price with a driver who knows the city and its quiet ways through it. It is booked most by residents and visitors making single journeys across a city, day or night.
The journey itself is a straightforward A-to-B across town, where local knowledge and a fixed fare beat the meter. Booked on demand or ahead; the driver reads the traffic and takes the line that actually moves.
Executive as standard, with the fleet available for groups and luggage. Shopping, a case or a cello — handled as the journey needs. Above all, a city ride with a chauffeur is a fixed fare and a driver who knows the shortcuts, not a metered guess through the one-ways.
The essentials
City Rides at a glance.
- Service
- City Rides
- Coverage
- London & UK-wide, 24/7
- Typical customer
- residents and visitors making single journeys across a city
- Vehicles
- Executive as standard, with the fleet available for groups and luggage.
- Pricing
- Fixed in advance
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or on account
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
- Licensing
- TfL-licensed, DBS-checked
How much does city rides cost?
Every city rides journey is quoted up front and agreed before you travel — no meter. Tell us the detail and we confirm the full price.
How do I book city rides?
Online in a minute, by phone on 020 8742 2888, or on a corporate account. You’ll have your driver’s name, photo and number before the day.
Do you cover the whole of the UK?
Yes — London and every UK city, at one consistent standard. Local and long-distance journeys are priced the same transparent way.
Is a short city ride worth a chauffeur?
For a fixed fare, local knowledge and a car that’s actually there — often yes, especially at peak or late at night.
Do you cover the whole city?
Every district and the surrounding towns, at one fixed standard — see our area and city pages for local detail.
Can I book on demand?
Same-day and on-demand rides are usually possible; booking ahead guarantees the car and the class you want.
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