Taking a Taxi From Heathrow Airport

Taking a Taxi from Heathrow Airport

by Marita Miranda (13 February 2010)

Landing at Heathrow airport and trying to take a taxi into the great city of London might not be as simple as you think. There are a few things that you ought to know if you are a first time visitor to the country.

To begin with, do note that Heathrow is rather close to London; hence if you decide to take the London cab or local minicab, you will be charged metropolitan rates according to the meter. This would prove to be a great pinch on your wallet. The better option would be to take an executive car or people carrier which would cost you between £50 and £60. Ideally, you should book in advance online and confirm the price in order not to feel hassled when you arrive at Heathrow, laden with your bags. Browse the web to learn about your different cab options and the various prices involved. You should book your cab about 24 hours prior to needing it. Naturally, you need to use your credit card to make payment for your online booking.

Heathrow is about 15 miles from London and your cab driver will most likely take the M4 motorway to take you to your destination. When providing the cab driver with an address, make sure it is complete with a postcode as this will help him to take you straight to your destination, without any trouble.

If you are planning to enter London in style, you could become a big spender and opt for a Ferrari, Mercedes, Lamborghini or Porsche, that comes complete with a well groomed chauffeur. He will even be there to meet and greet you, making the entire experience a truly memorable one. You may enjoy this service as a business traveller simply because some of these premium vehicles feature newspapers and document printing services, to keep you updated as you travel.

In all, getting from Heathrow to London is easy if you do your research and plan ahead.