How do I pick up a taxi in London?

London's official taxis, black cabs can be hailed in the street or at designated ranks located in prominent places, including many train, Tube and bus stations. They can also be booked through the Gett app and by phone. If the yellow taxi sign on the front is illuminated, the cab is available for hire.



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Yes, you can hail a London black taxi in the street and pay the driver in cash at the end of your journey. Most cabs also accept credit and debit cards now.

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How to get a taxi in London. Getting a London black cab is extremely easy as there are thousands of them bustling around the city centre. You can choose to take one from the street as it passes by, walk to a designated taxi rank or call a local London taxi company.

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If you're taking one of the famous black cabs, it's customary to tip. If you're traveling by minicab or Uber, things are slightly different. So, how much would I add to the fare in a London taxi? The general consensus is that you add about 10% to the fare when using London's famous Hackney cabs.

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London black cab fares are metered, and the minimum charge is £3.20. Additional charges apply when you take a black cab from Heathrow, book by phone, and on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. All black cabs accept payment by credit or debit card without a surcharge.

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The distance you are travelling should impact your choice. Hiring a cab in London is quite economical if you are travelling small distances within the city. The fares will usually stay under your budget for short distance travelling. However, for longer routes, the prices can go a little higher when compared with Uber.

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If you see that the light is on (you'll know if it is, it's a bright yellow light), then to hail the cab simply stand on the side of the pavement and extend your arm outward. There's no need to shout “taxi” and indeed, it's actually illegal to shout “taxi” whilst trying to hail a cab.

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Being paid with cash means drivers have money ready to pay for ongoing costs such as fuel, repairs and maintenance. While many card transactions can be instant, some can take days to process and the driver has to wait for the money to reach their account.

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London Black Taxis +44 (0)20 3984 4515.

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A hackney or hackney carriage (also called a cab, black cab, hack or London taxi) is a carriage or car for hire. A hackney of a more expensive or high class was called a remise.

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If you're taking one of the famous black cabs, it's customary to tip. If you're traveling by minicab or Uber, things are slightly different. So, how much would I add to the fare in a London taxi? The general consensus is that you add about 10% to the fare when using London's famous Hackney cabs.

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Find a taxi or minicab
  1. Booked in advance - by phone, app or website.
  2. Hailed on the street (when the yellow light is showing)
  3. Picked up from designated taxi ranks.


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To order a cab, you can say, May I book a taxi at (time)? or When is the soonest I could book a taxi for? After you receive the answer, you will be asked about the location where the driver should pick you up and the destination point where the driver will need to drop you off.

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Private hire vehicles (minicabs) must be booked in advance through a licensed private hire operator. Use our Find a local minicab search form. There is a charge when booking by phone, and other terms and conditions may vary, so please check when booking.

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The distance between LHR airport and London is approx 16 miles. The journey will take around 30 minutes by taxi, 15 minutes by train, 45 minutes by London underground and 50 minutes by bus. The London taxis are available outside each terminal. The cost to central London is between £45–£70.

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The price of diesel, inspections, maintenance, and getting the license all play a role, and the cabs themselves are not cheap. Only certain kinds of cars may be used as cabs and they're quite specialized. I believe the basic model is about £40,000. Taxis are best used if you're sharing with others (they can hold 5).

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Uber is a smart option for travelers heading to their airport. At LHR, simply drop-off riders at their requested terminal on the departures level. It's important to keep the app on until you exit airport property.

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UBER | Ubers are a cheap taxi into Central London from Heathrow. Most rides cost around £35-40, but you have to call for a driver once you're outside of arrivals and then wait for 10-15 minutes as they enter the airport and come up through into a parking garage.

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