Does anyone have recommendations for a transfer company from London Heathrow to Waterloo area hotel? We're a party of 6.
Have you considered using the tube? Or are you just asking for a "transfer company" because that is the option you are used to?
A lot cheaper and probably faster. Oyster pay-as-you-go fares are £5.10 (Mon - Fri, 06:30 - 09:30) and £3.10 (all other times).
The terminology is different in the UK, what I think you want is a pre-booked taxi, known as a "mini cab".
If you google "mini cab Heathrow central London" you will get lots of hits. I cannot recommend any one of them, as I always take the tube.
Yes, we've always taken the tube before when there's 2 of us. But with 6 of us we'd like to splurge and have someone pick us up and drive us to hotel.
I've been participating in online travel forums (fora?) for years. The two airport car service companies I've read uniformly good reports about are Blackberry Cars and Just Airports. If I were a party of six I'd use a car service too, and I'd start at the websites for those companies.
And, yes, I've taken the Tube from LHR to my hotel - and back. Also, the Heathrow Express. And the trains to/from Victoria, when using Gatwick. And a long time ago, a van ride arranged by our travel agent (remember those?) which was fine because I got to nap during the long slow ride on a rainy day, and didn't have to think about a thing until we got to the hotel. Whatever works for you, is all good.
Blackberry Cars is the company I’ve used for a number of years. Newish cars/vans, reliable drivers, excellent customer service, and very good pricing. The price they quote is the price you pay, no extras.
Here is a link to check pricing/book: [][https://www.blackberrycars.com/heathrow-london-area-detail-2/
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You can search pricing by post code or area, and they respond to emails quickly. If your party is bringing lots of luggage, I’d contact them to determine what vehicle(s) they would suggest. Highly recommend.
Thanks for the information. Sounds like two good sources to research.
We used Blackberry Cars last year and were happy with our experience. Driver was at the airport waiting for us at the correct location and at the right time. The van was nice with enough room for our luggage. Price we paid was what we were quoted. I recommend them highly.