Additional charges are made for luggage, the number of passengers and waiting time. If you re travelling a distance, ask the driver for a quote. Or use a Minicab , these are generally cheaper than Black Cabs, especially at night and weekends, but the drivers are unlicensed. This service is useful in the suburbs where there are far less Black Cabs but the cars are not metered and a quote is essential when booking, which you should confirm when the driver arrives. Car Hire requires a full and current drivers license and at least a year s driving experience.
Prices vary so always ring around for a quote and check the type of car.
100 deposit on cycle hire and offers sightseeing tours. On the water River trips from Westminster or Victoria Embankment will swan you to Hampton Court via the tree-lined banks and riverside pubs of Kew, Putney and Richmond. Or to Greenwich, taking in the Tower of London, Greenwich and the Thames Barrier. London s waterway enables you to view the city from a totally different angle and see some of the most interesting tourist attractions. Also well worth exploring are the Grand Union Canal and Regent s Canal with services from Camden Lock from March to October.