Fares & prices · South West London
Minicab fares & prices
Every AZ Cars price is worked out for your journey and shown before you book. Here’s what’s included, what can be added, how to pay and how cancellations work.
- TfL licence 10668
- Family-run since 1996
- Open 24/7
- No card surcharge
- No VAT added
- Airport drop-off charge included
How prices work
How your price is worked out
We don’t use a meter. You get a price for your journey before you confirm, based on these things.
Your journey
Where you’re picked up and dropped off, and any stops on the way.
The car you need
Saloon, estate, executive, MPV or 7-seater, depending on passengers and bags.
Airport drop-offs
The airport’s standard drop-off charge is already included in your quoted fare.
Shown before you book
Your price, including any admin fee, is shown before you confirm. Price updates only apply to new bookings.
Airport drop-off charges
Airport drop-off charges, already included
Every London airport charges cars to drop off outside the terminal. The standard charge is already in the fare we quote you.
| Airport | Drop-off charge | In your fare |
|---|---|---|
| HeathrowPer entry | £7 | Included |
| GatwickUp to 10 min | £10 | Included |
| London CityUp to 5 min | £8 | Included |
| StanstedUp to 15 min | £10 | Included |
| LutonUp to 12 min | £9 | Included |
Charges set by each airport for its standard drop-off time, checked October 2026. If a drop-off takes longer, the airport’s extra charge is added. Airport pickups include an airport car-parking charge, at the amount the airport charges.
Fares & charges
What’s included, and what can be added
Straight from our booking terms, so there are no surprises.
Included in your fare
- Price shown before you bookYour price, including any admin fee, is shown before you confirm.
- Free flight trackingFor airport arrivals we monitor your flight and adjust your pickup at no extra charge.
- Airport drop-off chargeThe standard airport drop-off charge is already included in your quoted fare.
- No card surchargeThere’s no extra charge for paying by card, and no VAT is added.
Can be added
- Waiting timeThere’s no free waiting period. Waiting is charged from when your driver arrives at a reasonable rate for the day and time; ask us for details when you book.
- Airport pickupsAn airport car-parking charge is added, at the amount the airport charges.
- Longer airport drop-offsIf a drop-off takes longer than the airport’s standard time, the airport’s extra charge is added.
- Congestion Charge and ULEZNot included in your quoted price. They’re added if your journey enters the charging zone or the vehicle is liable for the charge.
- Changes to your journeyExtra stops, route changes you ask for, an incorrect address, or diversions outside our control that make the journey much longer.
Plans changed? Cancel at least 24 hours before pickup and there’s no cancellation fee: your fare is refunded, less any non-refundable admin fee. Cancellation terms
Payment
Paying for your journey
Pay in the way that suits you. All fares are in pounds sterling.
Online, card, PayPal, cash or BACS
Pay online through our booking system, by debit or credit card, PayPal, cash or BACS bank transfer.
No card surcharge, no VAT
There’s no extra charge for paying by card. AZ Cars is not currently VAT registered, so no VAT is added.
Deposits
For airport and advance bookings, full payment or a deposit may be needed when you book. You’ll see this during booking.
Receipts
A receipt is provided on request. Just ask when you book or after your journey.
Taken from our booking terms, sections 4 to 6, checked October 2026.
Cancellations
If your plans change
Tell us as early as you can. This is how cancellation charges work.
24 hours or more before pickup
No cancellation fee. Your fare is refunded in full, less any non-refundable admin fee.
Less than 24 hours, more than 2 hours
A cancellation fee of up to 50% of the fare may be charged.
Within 2 hours, or once your driver is on the way
The full fare may be charged. If nobody turns up for the booking, the full fare is charged.
Refunds
Refunds go back to your original payment method within 5 to 10 working days of the cancellation being confirmed.
Choose your car
The car you choose affects the price
Tell us how many people and bags when you book and we’ll quote for 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
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.
- Executive class A higher-spec car for up to 4 passengers with 2 large cases and 2 small bags. Ask for it when you book.
- Child seats 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
Based in Wandsworth since 1996
Prices for journeys across South West London
We’re based at 200 Merton Road, Wandsworth SW18. Get a price for a pre-booked journey from any of the areas below.
- Wandsworth
- Battersea
- Balham
- Clapham
- Earlsfield
- Fulham
- Putney
- Raynes Park
- Southfields
- Streatham
- Tooting
- Wandsworth Common
- Wimbledon
- Kingston
We also take journeys to every London airport, station and cruise port.
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Fares & payment questions
How much does a minicab cost with AZ Cars?
Every price is worked out for your journey, based on your pickup and drop-off, any stops and the car you need. Enter your journey online, or call or WhatsApp us, and you’ll see the price before you confirm.
Do you use a meter?
No. You get a price for your journey before you book, and that’s what you pay unless the journey changes, for example extra stops, waiting time or a change of route you ask for. The Congestion Charge and ULEZ are not included in the quoted price.
Is the airport drop-off charge included?
Yes. The airport’s standard drop-off charge is already included in your quoted fare: £7 at Heathrow, £10 at Gatwick, £8 at London City, £10 at Stansted and £9 at Luton. If a drop-off takes longer than the standard time, the airport’s extra charge is added.
What do airport pickups cost extra?
For airport pickups an airport car-parking charge is added to the fare, at the amount the airport charges. Flight tracking is free.
Do you charge for waiting time?
Yes. There is no free waiting period. Waiting is charged from when your driver arrives, or for airport pickups from the agreed meeting time, at a reasonable rate for the day and time. Ask us for details when you book. See our booking terms.
Is there an admin fee?
An admin fee may apply, whichever way you pay. Where it does, the amount is shown before you confirm your booking.
How can I pay?
Online through our booking system, by debit or credit card, PayPal, cash or BACS bank transfer. There’s no extra charge for paying by card.
Do I have to pay in advance?
For airport and advance bookings, full payment or a deposit may be needed when you book. This is made clear during booking.
Do you add VAT?
No. AZ Cars is not currently VAT registered, so no VAT is added to the fare.
What if I cancel?
With at least 24 hours’ notice there’s no cancellation fee and your fare is refunded, less any non-refundable admin fee. With less than 24 hours but more than 2 hours, up to 50% may be charged. Within 2 hours, or once your driver is on the way, the full fare may be charged. See our cancellation terms.
How long do refunds take?
Refunds go back to your original payment method within 5 to 10 working days of the cancellation being confirmed.
Can I get a receipt?
Yes. A receipt is provided on request.
Something else? Call our team on 020 8874 2000, day or night.
Get your price
Get a quote online, call our Wandsworth team or send us a WhatsApp, day or night.