London City is the business traveller’s airport, and our executive service is built around it. A Mercedes E-Class from Canary Wharf costs £63 and from central London £83. For small teams, the Mercedes V-Class seats six. The fare is fixed when you book, the driver meets you in arrivals with a name board, and the car is ready the moment you come out of a terminal known for its fast turnaround.
Quick answers
- E-Class from Canary Wharf? £63.
- E-Class from central London? £83.
- V-Class seats? Up to six passengers.
- Company name on the board? Yes.
- Booking for a client? Yes, add their name and mobile.
How much is an executive car to London City Airport?
From Canary Wharf, £63 in an E-Class and £104 in a V-Class. From central London, £83 and £130.
| From | Mercedes E-Class | Mercedes V-Class | Standard saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Wharf | £63 | £104 | £50 |
| Kings Cross | £71 | £121 | £57 |
| Central London (Victoria) | £83 | £130 | £68 |
| Croydon | £92 | £142 | £71 |
| Kingston | £94 | £141 | £72 |
| Sevenoaks | £94 | £134 | £69 |
| Chelmsford | £97 | £138 | £72 |
| Guildford | £143 | £192 | £106 |
| Cambridge | £165 | £244 | £122 |
Prices from our booking system, checked in October 2026, one way per vehicle.
Why use an executive car for London City?
Many London City passengers are travelling for work, and a premium car with a professional driver matches the pace of the airport.
The terminal is fast, so a traveller can go from aircraft to car in around 20 minutes. Having the car waiting means no queue at the taxi rank, and a quiet space to take a call or read on the way to the office. For visiting clients, a driver with a company name board makes a good first impression.
What is the difference between the E-Class and V-Class?
The E-Class is a business saloon for up to three passengers with two cases. The V-Class seats up to six with six cases.
For one or two people, the E-Class is the natural choice. For a team travelling to a meeting together, the V-Class keeps everyone in one car, which is often cheaper and easier than two separate cars.
Which routes are most common from London City?
Canary Wharf, the City, the West End and Westminster, and hotels across central and east London.
From London City to Canary Wharf is often a 10 to 15-minute drive. The City is about 20 to 30 minutes, and the West End 30 to 50 minutes, depending on traffic. We also run longer trips to offices and homes in Kent, Essex and Surrey.
Can a company book cars for staff and visitors?
Yes. Bookings can be made online or by phone, with the passenger’s name and mobile number.
Every booking has a fixed price, which makes travel spending easy to plan. For regular travel, call us to discuss your needs. See also corporate airport transfers.
What time is London City open for flights?
There are no flights overnight, and the airport closes from Saturday lunchtime to Sunday lunchtime.
Weekday flights start early in the morning, which suits business travellers heading to Europe for a day of meetings. Our executive cars run whenever flights do, including the first departures of the day.
Will the driver wait if my flight is delayed?
Yes. The driver tracks the flight and is in arrivals when you land.
If a delay means you will miss a meeting, the driver can take you straight to a different address. Just let us know.
Is an executive car worth it for a short trip to Canary Wharf?
For a quick hop, a standard saloon at £50 does the job. The E-Class at £63 suits travellers who want a premium car or are meeting a client.
The difference in price on short routes is small, and many companies choose the executive car for consistency, so every guest gets the same standard of service from the airport.
Can the driver go straight to a meeting and wait?
Tell us when you book, and we can arrange a drop at the meeting address.
For a day trip through London City, many travellers book the morning departure and the evening return together. Add the flight numbers for both, and the return driver will track the evening arrival.
Do you handle VIP and senior executive travel?
Yes. Tell us the passenger’s name and any special requests, and the driver will be briefed before the journey.
If the passenger prefers a quiet journey, or needs the car to wait at a private entrance, add a note to the booking. The driver will follow it.
How does an executive pick-up at London City work?
The driver tracks the flight, waits in the arrivals area with a name board, and walks the passenger to the car a short distance away.
London City is compact, so the walk from arrivals to the car is short. Passengers with hand luggage only can often be in the car within 20 minutes of landing. If the passenger has checked luggage, the driver allows for the bags to come through.
Which business districts are closest to London City?
Canary Wharf is the closest, followed by the City, Stratford and the Royal Docks. The West End and Westminster are further but still under an hour in most traffic.
Because the airport is in the east, the executive car makes most sense for journeys into the City and Canary Wharf, and for travellers heading on to west London or the home counties, where the DLR is less convenient.
Can I book an executive car from London City to another airport?
Yes. Some travellers connect between London City and Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted.
A connection across London can take an hour or more, so allow plenty of time between flights. Enter both airports in the booker for a fixed price, and add the flight numbers so the driver can track the arrival.
What if a meeting overruns and I need a later car to the airport?
Call or message us as soon as you know, and we will move the pick-up.
London City check-in closes earlier than many people expect for short flights, so leave enough time for the journey and check-in. We will tell you if a new time looks too tight.
Is the executive service available from Kent, Essex and Surrey?
Yes. We run executive cars to London City from across the south east.
From Sevenoaks, an E-Class costs £94. From Chelmsford it is £97 and from Guildford £143. Enter any address in the booker for the exact fixed price.
What luggage fits in an executive car?
The E-Class takes two large cases plus hand luggage. The V-Class takes six.
Most London City business travellers carry a cabin bag and a laptop bag, which fit easily in the E-Class. For teams with presentation kit or extra luggage, choose the V-Class.
Are executive fares fixed in rush hour?
Yes. The price agreed at booking does not change, however long the journey takes.
Weekday mornings around Canary Wharf and the City can be slow, but your fare stays the same. That makes it easy to put the trip on an expense claim with the exact amount quoted.
Can the executive car meet a returning team on a Sunday evening?
Yes. When the airport reopens on Sunday lunchtime, we cover arrivals for the rest of the day.
Teams flying home from a trade fair or a weekend event often land on Sunday evening. A V-Class can take six people and their luggage home or to a hotel.
How do I book an executive car for London City?
Choose the E-Class or V-Class in the booking form at the top of this page, enter the journey and confirm.
Or call 0207 8400 344. See also London City Airport pick-up guide.
London City Airport executive cars: common questions
How much is an executive car from Canary Wharf to London City Airport?
From £63 in a Mercedes E-Class.
How many passengers fit in the V-Class?
Up to six.
Can the driver hold a company name board?
Yes.
How long is the drive from London City Airport to Canary Wharf?
Usually 10 to 15 minutes.
Is the executive fare fixed?
Yes.
Can I book for a client?
Yes. Add their name and mobile number.
