Luton Airport taxi prices depend mostly on which side of London you start from. Luton sits north of the city, so a taxi to Luton Airport from Ealing or Westminster is a very different trip from one starting in Croydon or Bexley. Every Esskay Cars fare to Luton is fixed at the time of booking, with the drop-off charge already included. For your exact price, use our booking form, message us on WhatsApp or call 020 7840 0344.
Luton Airport taxi prices by area
Our fixed fares to Luton Airport from across London. A saloon starts at £86 from Ealing and £88 from Westminster.
| From | Saloon | Estate | MPV | Executive | 8 seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing | £86 | £98 | £131 | £134 | £149 |
| Oxford Street | £86.50 | £98.50 | £132.50 | £135 | £150 |
| Westminster | £88 | £100 | £135 | £138 | £153 |
| Wandsworth | £93.50 | £106 | £145 | £148 | £164 |
| Streatham | £97 | £110 | £151 | £155 | £171 |
| Croydon | £103.50 | £116.50 | £162.50 | £166.50 | £183 |
| Kingston | £107 | £120 | £169 | £173 | £190 |
| Greenwich | £117 | £131 | £186 | £191 | £209 |
Fares are one-way prices from our online booker for a weekday daytime journey, checked in October 2026. Your exact fare depends on your full address and travel time. Meet and greet is £7 extra, and card payments carry a small surcharge.
What sets the taxi fare to Luton Airport
Your side of London
Distance drives the taxi cost to Luton Airport more than anything else. As a rough guide from our own routes:
- West and central London (Ealing, Westminster, Oxford Street): around 30 to 32 miles, the shortest London runs.
- South-west London (Wandsworth, Fulham, Kingston): 33 to 40 miles, usually via the M25 and M1.
- South and south-east London (Streatham, Greenwich, Bexley, Croydon): 38 to 45 miles, crossing the river or going round the M25.
- Further afield: Bath is around 125 miles; we quote any UK address.
Each route has its own page with distances and drive times; see our taxi to Luton Airport guide for the full table.
The size of car
A saloon is the cheapest option for up to 4 passengers and 2 cases. An estate, MPV or 8 seater costs more per trip but usually less per person for families and groups.
Extra stops and returns
Picking up a second passenger on the way adds distance, so include it in your quote. Booking your Luton Airport pickup at the same time fixes the return fare too.
Luton’s drop-off charge, and why it matters
Luton Airport’s Express Drop-Off Zone costs £7 for up to 10 minutes at the time of writing, then £1 for every extra minute, up to 30 minutes. A low taxi to Luton Airport price can look less cheap once the drop-off charge or overstay minutes are added at the kerb. Our quote includes the drop-off charge, and our drivers unload quickly.
Being dropped by a friend in the free Long Stay car park avoids the charge but adds a shuttle bus ride of around 10 minutes, which is worth knowing on an early flight.
Cheapest taxi to Luton Airport: what to compare
When you compare quotes for a cheap taxi to Luton Airport, check what each one includes:
- Drop-off and meet and greet. Is the airport charge in the price, and what does meet and greet cost? Ours includes the drop-off charge, and meet and greet is a stated £7.
- Waiting time. For pickups, is waiting for a delayed flight free? With us it is, because we track your flight.
- Night and early-morning fares. Ask for the fare at your exact time; ours is fixed whenever you travel.
- Luggage. A car that is too small means a second car on the day. Give your luggage list up front.
The cheapest quote is the one that is still the same price when you arrive.
Taxi or train: the real cost to Luton
For one person near a Thameslink station, the train to Luton Airport Parkway plus the DART shuttle is usually cheaper. For two or more people, the cost of several rail tickets plus the DART for each person closes the gap quickly, and the taxi takes you from your door to the terminal with your bags. It also runs at 3am, which the trains do not.
Luton Airport taxi prices: common questions
How much is a taxi from London to Luton Airport?
From £86 in a saloon from Ealing, £86.50 from Oxford Street and £88 from Westminster, up to £117 from Greenwich. An 8 seater from central London is around £150. Enter your address in the booking form for your exact fare.
Is the Luton drop-off charge included in your fare?
Yes, on every drop-off at the terminal.
How do I get a taxi quote to Luton Airport?
Use the online form, message us on WhatsApp or call us. Every quote is a fixed price with no obligation.
Is a pre-booked taxi cheaper than taking a taxi from the rank at Luton Airport?
A taxi from the rank is hired on the spot at the operator’s rates, and availability can be thin late at night. A pre-booked fare is agreed before you travel, so you know the Luton Airport taxi cost in advance and the driver is already waiting.
Get your Luton Airport taxi price
Get an instant fixed quote online, message us on WhatsApp, or call Esskay Cars on 020 7840 0344. For pickups at the airport see our Luton Airport transfers page, and for everything else our Luton Airport taxi page.
