When a saloon is not enough
The usual rule is four passengers per car. Families of five or six break that straight away. So do four friends heading to the airport with big cases, or a couple with two children, a buggy and a car seat.
Booking two saloons is the obvious workaround, but it costs two fares and the cars rarely arrive together. A single MPV taxi in Kingston upon Thames keeps everyone in one place, often for less money.
What fits in our 6 seater
Our MPV carries up to six passengers and around four large suitcases plus a couple of cabin bags when every seat is in use. With fewer passengers, the back row folds and the boot grows.
Some loads that travel well:
- Two adults, three children, four big cases and a folded buggy
- Six adults with a cabin bag each
- Four golfers with clubs and overnight bags
- A family of five off to a wedding, with suit carriers and a gift box
If your load is bigger, tell us. A 7 seater taxi or a second car might be the better answer.
Family taxi with luggage
Holiday mornings are where the people carrier cab really shines. One car pulls up outside, everyone loads in and you leave together. No waiting on the pavement for car number two, no splitting the children between vehicles.
Child seats are available on request and fit easily in the middle row. Tell us each child's age and weight so the right seats come with the car.
Airport runs in a 6 seater
Most of our MPV bookings are airport trips. Families heading south for summer sun book a minicab from Kingston to Gatwick Airport, while long-haul travellers use the Kingston to Heathrow Airport taxi. For budget flights from the north, the Luton Airport taxi from Kingston page has typical journey times.
Nights out and events
A group night out in Richmond, a birthday dinner in Wimbledon Village or a concert in central London is more fun when everyone arrives together. Book the 6 passenger cab for the outward trip and the return at the same time, and split the fixed fare evenly before you set off.
Rugby, tennis and race days
Kingston sits close to some of the busiest event venues in the country. Twickenham on international match days, the All England Club during the Championships and racing at Sandown Park or Epsom all bring heavy traffic and road closures. A pre-booked MPV with a driver who knows the drop-off points makes those days far less stressful. Book early, because demand climbs fast.
Getting in and out easily
People carriers sit a little higher than saloons, and many older passengers find them easier to get in and out of. Wide sliding doors also make fitting child seats simpler. If you use a folding wheelchair or walking frame, mention it so we keep space in the boot.
Day trips for the family
The 6 seater is perfect for family days out without the stress of driving and parking. Chessington World of Adventures, a day by the sea or a visit to grandparents in the next county all work well. Book the outward and return trips together and the driver will be ready when the day ends.
Group commutes and office runs
Small teams working odd hours sometimes share a people carrier cab to the office or a client site. One car, one pickup route and one fixed fare for the whole group. If you need this every week, call us and we can set up regular bookings with the same pickup order each time.
6 seater taxi prices
Every MPV journey has a fixed price agreed when you book. It costs a bit more than a saloon for the same trip, yet usually less than two cars. Extra pickups are added to the fixed fare at booking, so the price you agree covers the whole trip.
Book a 6 seater taxi
Use the form on this page and choose the MPV, or call 020 3740 2841. Give us the number of passengers, large cases and child seats, plus every pickup address. Running a school run with four or more children? Our school run taxi page explains how term bookings work.
