The top chauffeur companies in London in 2026 include EG Chauffeurs, iChauffeur, First Class Chauffeurs, Belgraves of London, Addison Lee, Blacklane, SIXT ride, Platinum Cars and Excel Chauffeurs. Published starting prices range from £50 to £75 per hour for an executive saloon where shown, with minimum hire times and VAT treatment varying by company.
All figures are as displayed on each company’s website in September 2026 and may change. Minimum hire periods and included mileage differ, so compare like for like.
How we compared
We are a chauffeur company, so you should know how this list was built. We visited each company’s own homepage, about page or pricing page in September 2026 and recorded only what it states there: base location, founding year or “since” claim, review platform and score if displayed, notable features, and any published starting price. We did not rely on third-party rankings or anecdote, and we have not disparaged anyone. Where a company does not publish a figure, the table says so. The criteria that matter when you choose are: price transparency (is a starting price published and is VAT stated?), guarantees (what happens if they are late?), reviews (on which platform, how many?), fleet (what cars, how old?), vetting (what beyond the TfL minimum?) and licensing (every private hire operator must be licensed, so the question is what each adds). Our guide to choosing a chauffeur service in London goes deeper on each.The comparison table
| Company | Base | Stated since | Reviews shown on site | Notable stated features | Published starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Chauffeurs | Mayfair, W1S | Not stated | Google 5.0 (56 reviews) | On-Time Guarantee with tiered cash refund; NLA member; cars 5 years old or newer; business accounts | From £72/hr E-Class inc VAT (4-hr min); one-way from £120 |
| EG Chauffeurs | Richmond, TW9 | 2013 | Trustpilot (score not shown on homepage) | World Luxury Travel Award 2021-2025 (as stated on site); 100% satisfaction refund; NLA member; online booking | From £65/hr V-Class, £75/hr S-Class, inc 20% VAT per website |
| iChauffeur | Hampton, TW12 | 2005 | Testimonials page (no platform score shown) | Dedicated account manager; iOS/Android app; carbon offset; “multi-award-winning” | S-Class £75/hr (3-hr min), V-Class £70/hr; prices subject to VAT per website |
| First Class Chauffeurs | Kensington, W8 | Not stated | Google 5.0 (125), Trustpilot 4.8 (68) | ISO 9001 and 14001; vehicles under 3 years; Heathrow from £130 inc parking and ULEZ | From £50/hr E-Class, £75/hr S-Class, inc VAT per website |
| Belgraves of London | Morden, SM4 | Not stated | Testimonials page | QSI Chauffeur Company of the Year (multiple years, as stated on site); in-house training academy; armoured vehicle division; LPHCA and NLA member | Tariff on request; VAT excluded from quoted rates per website |
| Addison Lee | London | “Over 50 years” | Not shown on chauffeur page | App and PRISM account tool; Airport Assured “100% service guarantee or your next journey is free”; Executive and First Class tiers | Not published; instant quote via app |
| Blacklane | Berlin (global platform) | 2011 | Not shown on about page | App; fixed fares including tolls; 1 hour free airport waiting; carbon offset; works with independent local operators | Not published; quote in booking flow |
| SIXT ride | SIXT Group (45+ countries) | Not stated | Not shown | App; Business, First and Business XL classes; £10 off first ride for new accounts | Not published; quote in booking flow |
| Platinum Cars | Mayfair, W1J (plus Kent and Essex) | “Over 11 years” | “100s of 5 star reviews” (platform not specified) | Fixed pricing; wedding packages; Rolls-Royce Phantom available | Hourly not published; wedding packages from £225 |
Company profiles
Excel Chauffeurs
Excel Chauffeurs is based in Mayfair and operates 24/7 across London and the UK. It publishes VAT-inclusive rates on its prices page, from £72 per hour in a Mercedes E-Class and one-way from £120, and is the only company in this list with a published lateness refund: the On-Time Guarantee pays a tiered cash refund of 10%, 25% or 50% depending on the delay, or a full refund if you cancel after a delay of 15 minutes or more. Chauffeurs are DBS-checked, licensed and have a minimum of three years’ chauffeur experience; cars are five years old or newer. It holds 56 Google reviews at 5.0 and is an NLA member.EG Chauffeurs
EG Chauffeurs is based in Richmond and states it has operated since 2013 across London, the UK and Europe. Its website lists starting rates including 20% VAT (Mercedes V-Class from £65 per hour, S-Class and BMW i7 from £75, Range Rover from £100) and offers instant online booking with fixed prices. It names the World Luxury Travel Award for 2021 to 2025 and a 100% satisfaction refund policy, and is a National Limousine Association member.iChauffeur
iChauffeur is based in Hampton and states it has been operating since 2005. Its homepage publishes a central London price guide (Mercedes S-Class £75 per hour with a three-hour minimum, V-Class £70, Range Rover £95 with a five-hour minimum, prices subject to VAT) and Heathrow to central London from £175. It highlights a dedicated account manager, a customer app, in-house training and carbon-offset journeys.First Class Chauffeurs
First Class Chauffeurs operates from Kensington Church Street and publishes VAT-inclusive rates from £50 per hour for a Mercedes E-Class and £75 for an S-Class, with Heathrow to central London from £130 including parking and ULEZ. Its site displays a Google rating of 5.0 from 125 reviews and Trustpilot 4.8 from 68, and states ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification, with all vehicles under three years old.Belgraves of London
Belgraves of London is based in Morden and positions itself at the top end, with a Rolls-Royce Phantom, an armoured and diplomatic division, and an in-house chauffeur training academy. It names the QSI Chauffeur Company of the Year award for several years including 2025 and 2026. Prices are supplied on request and quoted excluding VAT. It is a member of the LPHCA and the NLA and displays its TfL operator licence number.Addison Lee
Addison Lee is London’s largest private hire operator and states over 50 years of chauffeur services. Its executive page describes an Executive tier (Mercedes E-Class or similar, suited chauffeur) and a First Class tier (S-Class, V-Class or similar), bookable by app, web or phone with instant quotes. It offers Airport Assured with a “100% service guarantee or your next journey is free”, inclusive airport waiting of 15 minutes domestic and 30 minutes international, and the PRISM account tool for business bookers.Blacklane
Blacklane is a Berlin-founded platform (2011) that connects passengers with independent, locally licensed chauffeur operators in over 500 cities, including London. Its about page is clear that it facilitates rides rather than operating them. Fares are fixed at booking and include taxes and tolls, airport pick-ups include one hour of free waiting with flight tracking, and every ride is carbon offset. Prices are shown in the booking flow rather than published.SIXT ride
SIXT ride is the chauffeur arm of the SIXT Group, operating in more than 45 countries with London among its listed cities. It offers Business (Mercedes E-Class or similar), First (S-Class or similar) and Business XL (V-Class or similar) classes, books via app or web, and states that all drivers are licensed, trained and insured. UK prices are generated in the booking flow.Platinum Cars
Platinum Cars has a Mayfair office plus bases in Kent and Essex and states more than 11 years in business with hundreds of five-star reviews. Its fleet page features a 2026 Mercedes V-Class, an S-Class 580e and a Range Rover Autobiography alongside a Rolls-Royce Phantom. It advertises fixed pricing and publishes wedding packages from £225, though hourly rates are by enquiry.Who suits whom
- Airport transfers: look for flight monitoring and included waiting time. Excel includes 60 minutes at airports; Blacklane states one hour; Addison Lee states 30 minutes international. See Heathrow chauffeur service.
- Corporate accounts: Addison Lee’s PRISM and iChauffeur’s account manager are aimed squarely at travel bookers. Excel offers business accounts with monthly invoicing and ex-VAT pricing (E-Class £60 per hour ex VAT); see business chauffeur.
- Events and weddings: Belgraves and Platinum Cars both feature Rolls-Royce Phantoms. Excel’s events chauffeur service covers Ascot, Wimbledon and the O2 with any event-area or late-night supplement shown in your fixed quote before you confirm.
- Budget vs luxury: on published starting prices, First Class Chauffeurs (£50 per hour) and Excel (£72 per hour, four-hour minimum) are the most transparent at the executive end; Belgraves sits at the bespoke end with a tariff on request.
Questions to ask any chauffeur company
- Is the price fixed before I confirm, and does it include VAT, parking and the Congestion Charge?
- What is the minimum hire and how many miles are included?
- How much waiting time is included at the airport, and do you monitor flights?
- What happens if the chauffeur is late? Is there a written refund policy?
- Are your chauffeurs DBS-checked and licensed, and how old are your cars?
- Do you operate the cars yourselves or subcontract to other operators?
Frequently asked questions
Which London chauffeur company is cheapest?
On published starting prices only: First Class Chauffeurs lists a Mercedes E-Class from £50 per hour including VAT; EG Chauffeurs lists a V-Class from £65 including VAT; Excel Chauffeurs lists an E-Class from £72 including VAT with a four-hour minimum; iChauffeur lists an S-Class at £75 plus VAT. Minimums and included mileage differ, so compare the total for your actual journey.Who offers a refund if the chauffeur is late?
Excel Chauffeurs publishes an On-Time Guarantee: a tiered cash refund of 10%, 25% or 50% depending on the delay, and a full refund if you cancel after a 15-minute or longer delay. Addison Lee states a “100% service guarantee or your next journey is free” on its Airport Assured product. EG Chauffeurs states a 100% satisfaction refund policy.Are all these companies licensed?
Every private hire operator, driver and vehicle must be licensed. In London the licensing authority is Transport for London; operators licensed by a local council (Excel Chauffeurs, for example, works with drivers licensed by TfL, Castle Point and Hertsmere) may carry out pre-booked journeys anywhere in the UK under the same rules. Platforms such as Blacklane and SIXT ride state that they work with locally licensed partners. Ask for the operator licence number if you want to check it.What should I expect to pay per hour?
For an executive saloon such as a Mercedes E-Class, published London rates run from £50 to £72 per hour including VAT among the companies above; a Mercedes S-Class is typically £75 to £90 per hour, and a Range Rover £95 to £132. Minimum hires of three to five hours are normal, and mileage allowances vary.Do chauffeur prices include VAT?
Not always. Excel Chauffeurs, EG Chauffeurs and First Class Chauffeurs publish VAT-inclusive prices. iChauffeur’s listed prices are subject to VAT, and Belgraves states VAT is excluded from quoted rates and charged at 20%. Always confirm before comparing. Excel business account holders are quoted ex VAT for invoicing. If price transparency and an on-time promise matter to you, get a fixed quote from Excel Chauffeurs: call 0204 515 4441, WhatsApp +44 7383 009 099, or book online. Prices are VAT inclusive and shown in full before you confirm.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.
