Blog · Pricing
Pricing.
51 articles on pricing.
How we quote, discount, refund, and why our pricing model works the way it does.
Pricing
· Tips
Volume and return discounts, explained
No codes, no haggling — discounts apply automatically on the booking form. Stacking allowed, with one caveat.
19 March 20262 min readReadHourly
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When 3 hours is enough — the minimum-hire rule
Three-hour minimum hire. Sounds wasteful for a quick trip — but the math is more nuanced than it looks.
13 March 20263 min readReadAirports
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Stansted budget-flight chauffeur strategy
Stansted has Ryanair and easyJet's cheapest fares. From Southampton the chauffeur cost is £220 fixed-fare. Here's the math on whether it's worth the trade.
4 March 20263 min readReadPricing
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Per-mile or hourly — which to pick
Per-mile suits point-to-point. Hourly suits multi-stop or wait-around. The crossover point is closer to home than most people realise.
20 February 20262 min readReadAirports
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Luton Airport from Southampton — the cheap-fares hub
Luton is the only London airport with a physical barrier exit. Budget short-haul focus. £170 fixed-fare from Southampton, £7 drop-off surcharge.
15 February 20261 min readReadAirports
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Bristol Airport from southern England
Bristol covers Wales and the south-west with easyJet / Ryanair / TUI. £160 fixed-fare from Southampton. The banded drop-off pricing is unusual — here's how it works.
10 February 20262 min readReadAirports
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Bournemouth Airport — our cheapest fixed-fare transfer
£65 makes Bournemouth our cheapest airport transfer. Limited route network but useful for summer-charter departures and Channel Islands.
1 February 20261 min readReadDrivers
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Standard saloon — when it's the right pick
The Standard saloon does 80% of our airport runs. Here's when it's right and when to size up.
14 December 20251 min readReadDrivers
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Standard estate — when luggage is the constraint
Estate sits between saloon and MPV — 4 passengers, more boot. Common pick for ski trips and family-of-four luggage.
10 December 20251 min readReadDrivers
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Executive saloon — Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5-Series
Executive saloon = Mercedes E-Class / S-Class or BMW 5-Series. Privacy glass, leather, chauffeur driver. ~32% premium over Standard.
6 December 20251 min readReadDrivers
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Executive estate — when and why
Executive estate solves a specific problem: 3-4 passengers with luxury expectations and serious luggage.
2 December 20251 min readReadDrivers
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Standard MPV — family of 4 or 5
Standard MPV carries 5-6 passengers with airport luggage. The default for families and small groups.
28 November 20251 min readReadDrivers
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Executive MPV — Mercedes V-Class
Mercedes V-Class is the corporate group-transport workhorse. 6-7 passengers, executive interior, the sliding doors are dignified for formalwear.
24 November 20251 min readReadDrivers
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Standard minibus — group travel up to 16
Standard minibus handles 8-16 passengers. Cost-effective for groups; the only viable single-vehicle option beyond 7.
20 November 20251 min readReadDrivers
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Executive minibus — corporate and event groups
Executive minibus is the corporate group + premium-wedding transport. Leather interior, tinted glass, executive driver.
16 November 20251 min readReadTips
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Southampton to London by chauffeur — by zone
Southampton → London chauffeur fares by zone. Central London £130-150 standard saloon; outer zones £85-120.
12 August 20251 min readReadTips
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Southampton to Bournemouth — coastal chauffeur
28 miles, 45-60 minute drive. Common patterns include cruise transfers, retirement-area visits, beach days.
8 August 20251 min readReadTips
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Southampton to Portsmouth — cruise / IOW / general
Portsmouth's the second south-coast major port. 20-mile chauffeur from Southampton via M27. Smaller cruise scene + Isle of Wight ferries.
4 August 20251 min readReadTips
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Lake District long-distance chauffeur
Lake District by chauffeur is a multi-day arrangement — the distance from Southampton (~280 miles) is too long for a same-day return.
27 July 20251 min readReadPricing
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How Stripe manual-capture works for you
Stripe's manual-capture flow keeps your money on your side until we accept the trip. Here's the timeline you see.
23 July 20251 min readReadPricing
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Understanding your fare breakdown / receipt
Receipt line items explained: base fare, vehicle category multiplier, airport surcharge, congestion charge, volume discount, return discount, extras.
19 July 20251 min readReadPricing
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Group and corporate account options
If you book Fare 1 monthly or run group transport regularly, a corporate account streamlines billing and dispatch.
15 July 20251 min readReadPricing
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Luggage limits by vehicle category
Standard saloon = 2 large + 1 medium. MPV = 4-5. Minibus = group rack. Detailed limits by category.
7 July 20251 min readReadTips
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Multi-stop bookings — how to add stops
Up to 7 intermediate stops per journey. Stops are billed as route distance — no per-stop fee. With long waits at stops, hourly can beat per-mile.
3 July 20251 min readRead