Written and maintained by the minicabit editorial team. Reviewed for accuracy by Amer Hasan.  Last updated 02/09/26. At a glance Whether you are dropping someone off yourself or arranging a journey to Heathrow, it is worth understanding where the charge applies and what the alternatives involve. This guide explains the rules at each terminal, how […]

Written and maintained by the minicabit editorial team. Reviewed for accuracy by Amer Hasan.  Last updated 26/08/26. At a glance In the UK, Hackney Carriages can be hailed in the street or taken from a taxi rank, while Private Hire Vehicles, commonly called minicabs, must be pre-booked through a licensed Cab operator. Hackney Carriage fares […]

Last reviewed: 19 August 2026 At a glance Under UK Law, a taxi baby seat is not legally required when a child travels in a taxi or Private Hire Vehicle. GOV.UK says that if the driver does not provide the correct child car seat, a child may travel without one only on a rear seat. […]

Last reviewed: 12 August 2026 At a glance For most UK flights, around two hours before departure is a useful starting point for domestic or short-haul journeys, while around three hours is common for many international or long-haul flights. These are guidelines, not a UK-wide rule. Check your airline’s deadlines and work backwards from the […]

Notting Hill Carnival 2026 runs on Sunday 30 and Monday 31 August, with the Panorama steel band competition on Saturday 29 August. Roads inside the carnival area are closed to traffic, so instantly compare quotes from 1,000+ licensed Private Hire Operators and book a fixed-price cab to a nearby pickup point. Carnival weekend is one […]

At a Glance Airport Meet and Greet is a pickup service where your cab driver waits for you inside the terminal at Arrivals, holding a name board, so you can spot them straight away – no wandering around the terminal or car park wondering where your ride is. It is completely different from ‘Meet and […]