The honest verdict: Heathrow taxi companies compared — ratings, prices and reliability
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Full comparison table
| Get London Transfer | Metered Black Cab | Uber | Train/Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From fixed | Metered — varies | Dynamic — surges 2–3× | –pp |
| Fixed price? | ✓ Always | ✗ Never | ✗ Surge applies | ✓ Yes |
| Meet & greet | ✓ Arrivals hall | ✗ Rank only | ✗ Kerbside | ✗ No |
| Flight tracking | ✓ Automatic | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Door to door? | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ Station only |
| TfL licensed | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | N/A |
| Pre-bookable? | ✓ Weeks ahead | ✗ Rank only | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Baby seat included | ✓ Free | ✗ Not standard | ✗ Extra cost | ✗ No |
| Best for groups | ✓ MPV from 63 | ✗ Expensive | ✗ Surge on busy days | ✗ Per person |
| Customer rating | 4.9★ (50,000+ reviews) | Varies | 4.5★ (varies) | Varies |
Our verdict
Best for most people
A pre-booked fixed-price transfer gives you certainty, comfort and often the best value — especially for 2+ passengers.
When to use the train
Solo traveller, near a main station, light luggage, and you don't mind carrying bags. The train saves money in this specific scenario.
Why we caution against metered taxis
A metered black cab from Heathrow during rush hour can cost +. Our fixed fare starts at . The difference is significant for the same door-to-door journey.
What about Uber?
Uber is TfL licensed and convenient, but surge pricing on peak days and around major events can triple the fare. Our fixed price never changes.
Reviews from passengers who switched to us
"I used to take black cabs from Heathrow every week for business. The bills were outrageous. Switched to Get London Transfer — same journey, fixed price, often cheaper."
"Uber surge hit us hard at Gatwick on a Friday evening — for the quote. Booked Get London Transfer same day for fixed. Never going back to apps."
"Our finance team loves the fixed pricing and monthly invoices. No more receipt chasing for variable cab fares."
Frequently asked questions
In most cases, yes. A pre-booked fixed-price saloon from Heathrow starts at From . A metered London black cab on the same journey typically costs –+ depending on traffic and time of day.
Both are TfL licensed. The key difference is pricing: our fares are fixed at booking and never change. Uber applies dynamic pricing — during peak hours, events or bad weather, Uber fares can surge 2–3× the base price.
No. Fixed pricing means pricing transparency, not lower standards. Our drivers are TfL licensed and DBS checked, our vehicles are inspected, and our 4.9-star rating across 50,000+ journeys speaks for itself.
Yes — get your fixed fare using the form above. No card required to see the price. The quote is valid and guaranteed when you complete the booking.
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