Our chauffeur fleet: passengers, luggage and which car to book
Every vehicle is driven by a TfL-licensed chauffeur and priced as a fixed fare for the whole car, luggage included. Use this page to pick the right size: the passenger and luggage figures below are the same ones our fare calculator uses, so what you book is what turns up.
TfL-licensed private hire operator (licence 11588). Fixed fare per vehicle, luggage included, meet and greet, flight tracking and 60 minutes free waiting after landing.
Fleet at a glance
| Vehicle | Passengers | Large cases | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon Toyota Prius, VW Passat or similar | 4 | 2 | The everyday choice for couples and small families. Lowest fare, 2 large cruise cases plus hand luggage. |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 3 | 2 | Leather, quiet and discreet: business travel, airport arrivals and anyone who wants a Mercedes without the S-Class price. |
| S-Class Mercedes S-Class | 3 | 2 | Our flagship saloon for VIP and private-jet transfers. Rear legroom and ride comfort for a long motorway run. |
| MPV Ford Galaxy, VW Sharan or similar | 6 | 4 | Up to 6 people and 4 large cases: the usual pick for a family of 4-5 with cruise luggage. |
| V-Class Mercedes V-Class | 7 | 6 | Up to 7 passengers and 6 large cases in one vehicle, with a separate luggage area. Formal wear in garment bags travels flat. |
| 9-seater Mercedes Vito, VW Transporter | 8 | 8 | Group of 8 with a case each: cheaper per head than two cars and everyone arrives at the ship together. |
| 16-seater Ford Transit 16-seat minibus | 16 | 16 | Wedding parties, corporate groups and extended families sailing together. Driver loads and unloads. |
"Large case" means a standard cruise or long-haul suitcase (around 75 cm). Each passenger can also bring a cabin bag or rucksack at their feet. If you are near the limit, choose the next size up: a half-empty MPV is more comfortable than a full saloon.
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Built for cruise luggage, styled for comfort
Low-slung luxury saloons photograph well and fail the cruise-luggage test: two large cases and a garment bag do not fit, and the fourth passenger ends up with a holdall on their knees. Every car on this page was chosen as a working vehicle for cruise days first. Our Mercedes E-Class saloons take three passengers with two large cases in the boot, not on the seats; the MPVs and V Class take families and friends travelling together with a case each plus hand luggage; and the 9-seater and 16-seat minibuses carry a whole party and its formal wear without a second car. All of them arrive clean, with a driver who loads and unloads, and none of them has a boot sill your suitcase cannot clear.
If you are unsure, use the passenger and luggage figures on each vehicle below and round up: a group of three with four large cases is an MPV, not a saloon, and the fare difference is small compared with a second taxi at the terminal.
Which vehicle for a cruise?
Cruise luggage is bigger than airline luggage, and formal nights add garment bags. Two people with two large cases fit a saloon or Executive. Three or four people with a case each should take an MPV. Five to seven people, or anyone travelling with more than one case each, should book the V-Class. Larger parties are better in the 9-seater or 16-seater than in a convoy of saloons, because one vehicle means one fare and one arrival time at the terminal.
The vehicles
Saloon (Toyota Prius, VW Passat or similar)
The everyday choice for couples and small families. Lowest fare, 2 large cruise cases plus hand luggage. Seats 4 passengers with 2 large cases.
Executive (Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series)
Leather, quiet and discreet: business travel, airport arrivals and anyone who wants a Mercedes without the S-Class price. Seats 3 passengers with 2 large cases.
S-Class (Mercedes S-Class)
Our flagship saloon for VIP and private-jet transfers. Rear legroom and ride comfort for a long motorway run. Seats 3 passengers with 2 large cases.
MPV (Ford Galaxy, VW Sharan or similar)
Up to 6 people and 4 large cases: the usual pick for a family of 4-5 with cruise luggage. Seats 6 passengers with 4 large cases.
V-Class (Mercedes V-Class)
Up to 7 passengers and 6 large cases in one vehicle, with a separate luggage area. Formal wear in garment bags travels flat. Seats 7 passengers with 6 large cases.
9-seater (Mercedes Vito, VW Transporter)
Group of 8 with a case each: cheaper per head than two cars and everyone arrives at the ship together. Seats 8 passengers with 8 large cases.
16-seater (Ford Transit 16-seat minibus)
Wedding parties, corporate groups and extended families sailing together. Driver loads and unloads. Seats 16 passengers with 16 large cases.
What is included with every vehicle
Meet and greet at the airport, station or cruise terminal, flight and ship tracking, 60 minutes free waiting after a flight lands, child seats on request at no charge, and a wheelchair-friendly vehicle on request. Driver name, phone number and registration are sent before you travel. Fares are fixed per vehicle at the time of booking and do not change with traffic or weather.
Related pages
- Our fleet and luggage capacity
- Heathrow to Southampton cruise terminal
- London to Southampton cruise terminal
- Southampton cruise terminals guide
- Farnborough Airport chauffeur
- Biggin Hill Airport chauffeur
- Stansted private jet chauffeur
- Luton private jet chauffeur
- Corporate accounts
- About Woodford Chauffeur Cars
Frequently asked questions
How many suitcases fit in a saloon?
A saloon carries up to 4 passengers with 2 large suitcases plus hand luggage. For 3 or 4 people with a large case each, book an MPV.
Which vehicle takes 6 passengers with luggage?
The MPV seats up to 6 with 4 large cases. For 6 people with a case each, the V-Class (7 seats, 6 large cases) is the safer choice.
Do you have an 8-seater for a cruise transfer?
Yes. The 9-seater (Mercedes Vito or VW Transporter) carries 8 passengers with 8 large cases, and the 16-seat minibus is available for larger groups.
Is the fare per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. Four people sharing an MPV pay one fixed fare between them, with luggage included.
Can I request a specific model?
Executive bookings are a Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5 Series; S-Class and V-Class bookings are guaranteed Mercedes. Saloon and MPV bookings are the model listed or an equivalent.