Balham minicabs · SW12 · 24/7
Balham minicabs & airport transfers
Pre-booked minicabs in Balham, 24 hours a day, from a family-run Wandsworth firm since 1996. Station runs, local journeys, nights out and airport transfers, with the price shown before you book.
- TfL licence 10668
- Family-run since 1996
- Open 24/7
- Price shown before you book
- DBS-checked drivers
- Free flight tracking
Pickups in Balham
Picked up anywhere in Balham
We collect from homes, offices and stations across SW12, from Balham High Road to the Nightingale Triangle. Give us the exact address or meeting point when you book.
- TUBE
Balham Station
Balham has both a Northern line station and a Southern rail station, side by side on Balham High Road. Tell us which one you mean when you book.
- SW12
Balham High Road and Hildreth Street
The shops and restaurants along Balham High Road, Hildreth Street and Bedford Hill. Agree a meeting point with us when you book.
- SW12
The Nightingale Triangle
The streets between Nightingale Lane and Balham, close to Wandsworth Common and Clapham South.
- SW17
Tooting Bec Common side
Homes around Tooting Bec Common and the roads leading down towards Tooting Bec.
Popular journeys
Where Balham customers go
Book any journey, any time. These are the ones we’re asked for most.
- Local journeysShopping, appointments, nights out and getting home safely.
- Station transfersTo and from London’s main rail stations.
- Business travelMeetings, offices and regular bookings.
- School runsRegular, pre-booked journeys for pupils.
- Nights outPre-book your ride home from Balham’s bars and restaurants. Plans change? Call us to move your pickup.
- Cruise port transfersSouthampton, Dover, Portsmouth, Harwich and Tilbury.
- All our servicesAirports, stations, events, groups and more.
Airports
Balham airport transfers
To and from all five London airports, 24 hours a day. You see the price before you book, with the standard airport drop-off charge already included.
Included in your airport fare
- Free flight trackingWe monitor arriving flights and adjust your pickup at no extra charge.
- Meet & greetYour driver meets you with a name board at an agreed landmark in arrivals, 45 minutes after landing by default. Hand luggage only? Tell us, as it can be sooner. Pickups include an airport car-parking charge.
- Airport drop-off chargeThe standard airport drop-off charge is already included in your quoted fare.
Can be added: waiting time, charged from when your driver arrives (there’s no free waiting period), and any airport extra-time charge if a drop-off takes longer than the standard time. Booking terms
Booking in Balham
How booking works
Every journey is pre-booked, so your driver knows where you’re going and when before they set off. Book online, by phone or on WhatsApp.
Tell us your journey
Pickup, drop-off, date and time.
See your price
You’ll see the price before you confirm.
We confirm it
Our Wandsworth team books your driver in.
Your driver arrives
At your door in Balham, at the time you booked.
Need a car soon? Call 020 8874 2000 and we’ll tell you how quickly we can get to you.
Choose your car
The right car for the trip
Going to the airport with suitcases, or out with a group? Tell us how many people and bags, plus any pushchairs or mobility aids, and we’ll send a car with enough room.
Travelling light
Saloon
- Up to 4 passengers
- 1 large case
- 2 small bags
Several suitcases
Estate
- Up to 4 passengers
- 3 large cases
- 3 small bags
Business & special occasions
Executive
- Up to 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small bags
Families & small groups
MPV
- Up to 6 passengers
- 4 large cases
- 4 small bags
Larger groups
7-seater
- Up to 7 passengers
- Up to 7 large cases
- Up to 4 small bags
With seven passengers and a full load, check bag sizes with us.
- Need a child seat? Child seats are available on request, or you’re welcome to bring your own. Just mention it when you book.
- Mobility aids & assistance dogs Folding wheelchairs and other mobility aids are carried free, and assistance dogs travel free. We don’t have wheelchair-accessible vehicles, so please tell us your needs when you book. Accessibility terms
- Bulky items? Pushchairs, golf bags or extra cases: tell us when you book so we send enough room.
Based in Wandsworth since 1996
Balham and the areas around it
We’re based at 200 Merton Road, Wandsworth SW18, a short drive from Balham. As well as Balham, we take pre-booked journeys from the neighbouring areas.
In and around Balham we also cover Balham High Road, Hildreth Street, Bedford Hill, the Nightingale Triangle, Clapham South, Tooting Bec, Wandsworth Common and Streatham.
Reviews
What our passengers say
Useful information
Balham minicab questions
Do you cover all of Balham?
Yes. We pick up anywhere in Balham, including Balham High Road, Hildreth Street, Bedford Hill and the Nightingale Triangle, as well as the rest of South West London.
Can you pick me up from Balham station?
Yes. Balham has a Northern line station and a Southern rail station next to each other, so tell us which one, and where you’d like to meet, when you book. We also collect from Clapham South and Tooting Bec.
Can you get me home after a night out in Balham?
Yes. Pre-book your ride home and we’ll be there at the time you choose. If your plans change, call 020 8874 2000 and we’ll move your pickup.
How long does it take to get to Heathrow or Gatwick from Balham?
As a rough guide, Heathrow is usually about 45 minutes to an hour and Gatwick is usually about an hour from Balham, depending on traffic and the time of day. Allow extra time in weekday rush hours, and tell us your flight time when you book so we can suggest when to leave.
How far ahead should I book?
All our journeys are pre-booked. For airport runs, early mornings and busy times like Friday and Saturday nights, it’s best to book as early as you can. If you need a car soon, call 020 8874 2000 and we’ll tell you how quickly we can get to you.
Do you do airport transfers from Balham?
Yes, to and from Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Stansted and Luton, 24 hours a day. For arrivals we track your flight for free, and your driver meets you with a name board at an agreed landmark in arrivals, 45 minutes after landing by default. See all our airport transfers.
Are airport drop-off charges included?
Yes. The standard airport drop-off charge is already included in your quoted fare. If a drop-off takes longer than the standard time, the airport’s extra charge is added. Airport pickups include an airport car-parking charge.
Will I know the price before I travel?
Yes. When you book online you’ll see the price before you confirm. You can also call or WhatsApp us for a quote. Pay online, by card, cash or BACS, with no card surcharge. See our booking terms.
Do you charge for waiting time?
Yes. There is no free waiting period: waiting time is charged from when your driver arrives at the pickup point. Full details are in our booking terms.
Can I book a larger car for a group or extra luggage?
Yes. We have estates, executive cars, MPVs and 7-seaters. An executive car takes up to 4 passengers with 2 large cases and 2 small bags. Tell us how many passengers and bags when you book. See our fleet & luggage guide.
Can you supply a child seat?
Yes. Child seats are available on request, or you’re welcome to bring your own. Just mention it when you book so we can have one ready before pickup.
Do you have wheelchair-accessible cars?
No, we don’t have wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Folding wheelchairs and other mobility aids are carried free, and assistance dogs travel free. Please tell us your needs when you book. See our accessibility terms.
How do I change or cancel a booking?
Call or WhatsApp us as early as possible. With at least 24 hours’ notice there’s no cancellation fee and your fare is refunded, less any non-refundable admin fee. Later cancellations may be charged, as set out in our booking terms.
Are you a licensed minicab firm?
Yes. AZ Carz Ltd, trading as AZ Cars, holds Transport for London private hire operator licence 10668. Every journey is pre-booked and carried out by TfL-licensed drivers in licensed vehicles.
Something else? Call our team on 020 8874 2000, day or night.
Book your Balham minicab
Get a quote online, call our Wandsworth team or send us a WhatsApp, day or night.