Goodwood, near Chichester in West Sussex, is about 65 miles from Central London and hosts the two biggest motoring weekends in the British calendar: the Goodwood Revival, 18 to 20 September 2026, and the Festival of Speed, 15 to 18 July 2027. Excel Chauffeurs provides fixed-price out-of-town day hire from London and the airports: 8 hours with 150 miles included, £768 in a Mercedes E-Class, £960 in a Mercedes S-Class or V-Class, or £1,248 in a Range Rover, all including VAT. Your chauffeur drops you at the gate, waits, and drives you home. Book on our booking page or call 0204 515 4441.
Groups of more than six can be split across two or more cars running to the same schedule; brands and hospitality hosts can book through a corporate account with ex-VAT invoicing.
Goodwood events and dates
- Goodwood Revival 2026: 18 to 20 September 2026 at the Goodwood Motor Circuit. Period dress is part of the event, which makes a chauffeured arrival in an S-Class or Range Rover a natural fit. The 2027 Revival dates are announced by Goodwood after the 2026 event.
- Goodwood Festival of Speed 2027: 15 to 18 July 2027 at Goodwood House, with the hillclimb, manufacturer stands, the Forest Rally Stage and Saturday’s timed shootout.
- Goodwood Members’ Meeting: a spring weekend at the Motor Circuit for GRRC members and their guests.
- Glorious Goodwood (Qatar Goodwood Festival): five days of flat racing at Goodwood Racecourse in late July / early August.
Getting to Goodwood from London by chauffeur
- Route and time: A3 and A27 via Guildford and Petersfield, or the M23/A23 and A27 via Brighton. Allow 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes from Central London on event days; Goodwood’s approach roads are managed and queues build from mid-morning.
- From the airports: Gatwick is around 50 miles (1 hour 15 minutes); Heathrow around 65 miles (1 hour 45 minutes). Both are quoted as fixed transfers.
- Drop-off: Goodwood publishes chauffeur and taxi drop-off points for each event, usually a short walk from the entrances. We follow the current traffic plan and confirm the arrangement with your booking. If you hold a hospitality or car-park pass, tell us and we route accordingly.
- Waiting: with day hire the chauffeur remains nearby and meets you at the agreed point when you are ready to leave, avoiding the long taxi queues at the end of the day.
- Staying nearby: if you are based in Chichester, Arundel or Midhurst, we can transfer you each day or book a local hourly service.
Goodwood chauffeur prices (inc VAT)
Out-of-town day hire is 8 hours with 150 miles included, enough for a London round trip. Extra hours are charged at the hourly rate below and each extra hour adds 25 miles. Parking, where charged, is added at cost and shown in your final price before you pay.| Vehicle class | Car | Passengers | Out-of-town day (8 hrs) | Extra hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class | 3 | £768 | £96 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 | £960 | £120 |
| First Exclusive | Mercedes S500 / S580 LWB | 3 | £1,056 | £132 |
| Premium MPV | Mercedes V-Class | 6 | £960 | £120 |
| Luxury SUV | Range Rover | 4 | £1,248 | £156 |
| Jet Class MPV | V-Class VIP interior | 6 | £1,488 | £186 |
Why book a chauffeur for Goodwood
- No driving after hospitality, and no queue for a taxi or the park-and-ride at the end of the day.
- Room for picnic hampers, coats and Revival outfits; a V-Class carries six with luggage.
- A DBS-checked, licensed chauffeur with at least three years’ chauffeur experience, in a suit, and a car no more than five years old, valeted before the job.
- A fixed, VAT-inclusive price confirmed in writing, and our On-Time Guarantee.
Goodwood chauffeur: frequently asked questions
How much is a chauffeur from London to Goodwood?
A full out-of-town day is £768 in a Mercedes E-Class, £960 in an S-Class or V-Class and £1,248 in a Range Rover, including VAT and 150 miles. One-way transfers are quoted fixed by distance.How long does it take from London to Goodwood?
About 65 miles and 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes on event days. From Gatwick allow 1 hour 15 minutes.Can the chauffeur wait at the event?
Yes. Day hire includes the waiting; the chauffeur meets you at the drop-off point when you are ready.Do you cover the Revival, the Festival of Speed and the racing?
Yes: the Revival (18 to 20 September 2026), the Festival of Speed (15 to 18 July 2027), the Members’ Meeting and Glorious Goodwood.When should I book?
As soon as you have tickets. Revival and Festival of Speed weekends sell out our S-Class and Range Rover availability weeks ahead.Book your Goodwood chauffeur
Book online, call 0204 515 4441 or WhatsApp +44 7383 009 099. See also our events chauffeur and daily hire pages, and our guides to the British Grand Prix and Salon Privé.Book with Excel Chauffeurs: chauffeur by the hour from £72 · chauffeur for the day · Heathrow transfers from £144 · private chauffeur · wedding chauffeur · corporate accounts · areas we cover · prices. Call 0204 515 4441, 24/7.
