Taxi from Olympia London — fixed price
Olympia London (W14 8UX) is one of London's premier exhibition and events venues on Hammersmith Road, West London. Hosting hundreds of shows and exhibitions every year — including the Ideal Home Show, Grand Designs Live, London International Horse Show, Olympia Art Fair, Professional Beauty London, Dentistry Show London, BETT Show, Education Show and many more — it draws visitors from across the country and internationally.
| Route | Saloon (1–3 pax) | MPV (4–6 pax) | Est. time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia London → Camden | From | From | 18–30 min |
| Return: Camden → Olympia London | From | From | 18–30 min |
About Olympia London
One of London's oldest and most versatile exhibition venues.
Location
Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX — West London, 5 miles from Central London.
Venue size
Over 100,000 sq ft of exhibition and event space across the Grand Hall, National Hall and Empire Hall.
Public transport
Kensington (Olympia) station: District Line, London Overground. Also Barons Court and West Kensington tubes.
Parking
Very limited and expensive on-site parking. Pre-booked taxi is strongly recommended for Olympia events.
Major shows
Ideal Home Show, Grand Designs Live, London International Horse Show, art fairs, trade expos and consumer shows.
Events year-round
Olympia hosts 200+ events per year — something is always on. Check the official schedule before travelling.
Why book a taxi for Olympia?
Parking at and around Olympia is extremely limited — here's why most visitors book a taxi.
Olympia London is in a residential area of West Kensington with very restricted on-street parking. During major exhibitions the roads around Hammersmith Road are congested and parking meters are fully occupied hours before shows begin. A pre-booked fixed-price taxi solves all of this:
Getting to Olympia — what to tell your driver
Drop-off: Main entrance on Hammersmith Road (west side of the building).
Collection: Same entrance — your driver will park nearby and come to meet you.
The venue is easily accessible from the A4 (Great West Road) via Talgarth Road and Hammersmith Road from the west, and from Kensington High Street from the east. Journey time from central London is typically 12–25 minutes outside peak hours. From Camden, expect approximately 18–30 min via A501 / A40.
Frequently asked questions
A fixed-price saloon (1–3 passengers) starts at from . An MPV for up to 6 passengers starts at from . The fare is agreed at booking and never changes.
Your driver will drop you on Hammersmith Road at the main Grand Hall entrance (W14 8UX). For collection, your driver will wait at the same entrance — message them when you're ready and they'll come to the door.
There is very limited paid parking at Olympia — fewer than 100 spaces which fill up immediately for major shows. Parking on surrounding streets is restricted residents-only. A pre-booked transfer is by far the most practical option.
Yes — book your return journey with a specified collection time. Your driver will be at the Hammersmith Road entrance at your agreed time. If the show runs over, just call or WhatsApp us.
Yes — Get London Transfer operates 24/7, 365 days a year. We cover early morning set-up arrivals, daytime visitor transfers and late evening departure collections.
Yes — our MPV vehicles seat up to 6 passengers with luggage. For larger groups, multiple vehicles can be coordinated. Call 020 8888 9988 or WhatsApp to arrange a group booking.
Book your taxi from Olympia London
Fixed from . Driver meets you at the entrance. 24/7.