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For metered airport transfers, a 10% tip on the final fare is considered generous. Many passengers simply round up to the nearest £5 increment for simplicity. If
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Everything you need to know about British taxis.
Airport transfers, black cabs, the Knowledge of London, and the small unwritten rules that confuse first-time visitors. Written by editors, checked against TfL and government sources.
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UK Airport Transfer Guide
Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, City. Fares, options, what to expect.
The Complete Black Cabs Guide
History, the iconic TX models, how the trade works, etiquette and tipping.
The Knowledge of London
The legendary cabbie exam — 320 routes, 25,000 streets, 4 years to memorise.
Estimate your London airport taxi fare
From Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, or City — see typical fares for a black cab, a minicab, and Uber, plus train + taxi alternatives.
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For now, see our airport guides.
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England Airport Cars is an independent information site about British taxis. We are not a booking service and do not process journeys. The site has been online since 2012 and is now an editorial guide written by EAC Editorial, a small team that researches each article against public sources from Transport for London, gov.uk, and the London Transport Museum archive.