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Need a taxi in Reading? Reading Taxis takes bookings 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for local journeys across town, Reading Station pick-ups, airport transfers and group travel. Call 0118 430 0018 or book online, tell us where you are going and when, and we will arrange the right vehicle for your party and luggage. Heathrow transfers start from £65.
Quick Answers: Taxi in Reading
How do I book a taxi in Reading?
The best way to book a taxi in Reading is in advance, with your full journey details. Call Reading Taxis on 0118 430 0018 or use the online form on our Book Now page, any time of day or night. Give your pickup address, destination, date, time, passengers and luggage so we can match the right vehicle.
How much is a taxi in Reading?
A taxi in Reading is priced by journey: pickup, destination, distance, time of day and vehicle all affect the fare. Reading Taxis publishes one starting fare, Heathrow from £65. For any other trip, call 0118 430 0018 or use the Book Now form and ask for a quote before you travel.
Can I get a taxi from Reading Station?
Yes. Reading Taxis can collect you from Reading Station and take you to homes, hotels, offices or airports across Reading and the surrounding villages. Pre-book and include your train arrival time, destination, passenger numbers and luggage so the pickup fits your journey. For departures, give your train time so your pickup can be planned around it.
Local Taxi Service in Reading
Reading Taxis is a local taxi service for everyday journeys in Reading and the villages around it. Book a taxi for work, shopping, restaurants, appointments, school and college runs, a night out or a train. It is also the easy option when you are carrying luggage, travelling with children or sharing the fare between several passengers.
Typical local journeys include:
- Reading town centre and The Oracle to home, and back again
- Reading Station arrivals and departures
- Appointments and visits at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Journeys to and from the University of Reading
- Business parks such as Green Park and Thames Valley Park
- Villages and suburbs around Reading, from Tilehurst to Tadley
A pre-booked taxi means you are not hunting for parking, waiting for a bus connection or hoping a car is free at the last minute. You tell us the journey, we arrange the pickup, and you are collected from your door, hotel, office or station.
Not sure which option fits? Our Reading Taxis home page covers every service, and the Contact Us page has all our contact details.
How to Book a Taxi in Reading
Booking takes a couple of minutes. Here is what to have ready:
- Choose how to book. Call 0118 430 0018, email info@reading-taxis.co.uk, or use the online form on the Book Now page.
- Give your pickup and destination. Use a full address or postcode, or the name of the station, hotel, office or airport terminal.
- Pick your date and time. For trains, flights, appointments and early or late starts, book ahead and give the exact time you need to leave.
- Add passengers and luggage. This decides the vehicle: standard or economy car, executive car, MPV, or a 6, 7 or 8-seater minibus.
- Ask for your fare. Heathrow starts from £65. For every other journey, ask for a quote before you confirm.
- Add flight or train details. For airport journeys, give your flight number so it can be tracked. For station pick-ups, give your train arrival time.
Need it now? Call 0118 430 0018. Planning ahead? Use the Book Now form.
Taxi Services We Offer in Reading
Local Taxi Journeys
Short hops and cross-town trips are the core of what we do. Whether it is the town centre, a hospital appointment, a business park or a village on the edge of Reading, give us the pickup and destination and we will quote the journey.
Reading Station Taxi
Arriving by train with bags, or leaving for an early service? Pre-book your Reading Station taxi and include your train time so the pickup is planned around it. We can take you to homes, hotels, offices and airports.
Airport Transfers
We run taxi transfers from Reading to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted, with flight tracking and meet-and-greet on airport bookings. See Reading to Heathrow, Reading to Gatwick, Reading to Luton and Reading to Stansted for route details.
Group and Minibus Taxi
Travelling with family, friends or colleagues? Our 6, 7 and 8-seater minibus options and MPVs keep a group in one vehicle. Details are on our Minibus Taxi Reading page.
Executive Cars
Our fleet includes executive cars for business journeys, meetings and airport runs where comfort and presentation matter. Ask for an executive car when you book.
Taxi Prices in Reading
The price of a taxi in Reading depends on where you are collected, where you are going, the distance, the time of day and the vehicle. We publish one starting fare, Heathrow from £65, and quote every other journey so the price you are given matches your actual trip.
| Journey | Fare |
|---|---|
| Reading to Heathrow | From £65 |
| Reading to Gatwick | Get a quote |
| Reading to Luton | Get a quote |
| Reading to Stansted | Get a quote |
| Local journey in Reading | Get a quote |
| Reading Station to home, hotel or office | Get a quote |
| 6, 7 or 8-seater minibus | Get a quote |
What changes the fare:
- Pickup and destination, and the distance between them
- Time and day of travel
- Vehicle type: car, executive car, MPV or minibus
- Number of passengers and amount of luggage
- Any waiting time or extra stops
When you compare prices, remember that the fare for licensed black cabs is set by Reading Borough Council and charged by meter, while a pre-booked private hire journey is quoted in advance. Ask for the full price before you confirm either way. To get yours, call 0118 430 0018 or use the Book Now form.
Airport Taxi from Reading
Airport travel is where booking ahead matters most. Give us your flight number, passenger count and luggage, and your pickup is planned around your departure.
| Airport | Route page | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | Reading to Heathrow taxi | From £65 |
| Gatwick | Reading to Gatwick taxi | Get a quote |
| Luton | Reading to Luton taxi | Get a quote |
| Stansted | Reading to Stansted taxi | Get a quote |
Heathrow taxi
Gatwick taxi
Luton taxi
Stansted taxiOur Taxi Fleet
| Vehicle | Best for |
|---|---|
| Standard / economy car | Everyday local journeys, station runs, solo travellers and couples |
| Executive car | Business travel, meetings and airport transfers |
| MPV | Families and small groups with extra luggage |
| 6, 7 and 8-seater minibus | Larger groups; the 8-seater takes around five to seven bags |
Tell us your passenger and luggage numbers when you book and we will match the vehicle to the journey.
Areas We Cover Around Reading
Reading Taxis covers Reading and the villages around it. Choose your area for its own taxi page:
We also take bookings in Reading districts including Caversham, Woodley, Theale and Earley. Not sure whether we cover your address? Call 0118 430 0018 and we will confirm.
Tilehurst taxis
Tadley taxis
Pangbourne taxis
Winnersh taxisLicensed Taxis and Safe Travel in Reading
Wherever you ride in Reading, check that the vehicle’s licence plate and the driver’s badge are displayed before you start. Reading Borough Council gives the same advice and explains that private hire vehicles should be booked in advance.
Why Book Reading Taxis
- Bookings taken 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Flight tracking and meet-and-greet on airport transfers
- Cars, executive cars, MPVs and 6, 7 and 8-seater minibuses
- Cash and card payments
Need a taxi in Reading?
Call 0118 430 0018 or book online and we will confirm your Reading pickup, vehicle and price.
Taxi in Reading: Frequently Asked Questions
To call a taxi in Reading, ring Reading Taxis on 0118 430 0018, which takes bookings 24 hours a day. Give the pickup address, destination, date, time, number of passengers and any luggage. If you would rather not phone, email info@reading-taxis.co.uk or send your request through the online form on our Book Now page.
Yes, booking in advance is better for trains, flights, appointments and early or late journeys, because your pickup is arranged before you need it. Reading Taxis takes bookings 24/7, so you can arrange a taxi days ahead or call when you are ready. A pre-booked journey also lets you state passengers and luggage so the right vehicle is sent.
Yes. Reading Taxis takes bookings 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for local journeys, station pick-ups and airport transfers. For very early flights or late-night arrivals, book ahead and give your exact pickup time so the journey is planned in advance. For an immediate request, call 0118 430 0018.
Yes. Reading Taxis runs transfers from Reading to Heathrow, with fares starting from £65. Airport bookings include flight tracking and meet-and-greet, so give your flight number when you book. See our Reading to Heathrow taxi page for the full route details, or call 0118 430 0018 for a quote from your pickup address.
Yes. Alongside Heathrow, Reading Taxis offers transfers from Reading to Gatwick, Luton and Stansted, and each route has its own page on this site. Fares for these routes depend on your pickup address and vehicle, so ask for a quote when you book. Add your flight details so your pickup can be planned around your departure.
Yes. To book a taxi near you in Reading, call Reading Taxis on 0118 430 0018 or use the Book Now form and give your exact pickup address or postcode. The clearer your address and meeting point, the easier it is to find you. Reading Taxis serves Reading and the surrounding villages, so check the coverage list on this page.
Yes. Reading Taxis has 6, 7 and 8-seater minibus options as well as MPVs, which suit families, groups and airport trips with extra luggage. The 8-seater takes around five to seven bags. Tell us how many passengers and bags you have when you book so the right vehicle is allocated. See our Minibus Taxi Reading page for more.
Yes. The Reading Taxis fleet includes executive cars alongside standard and economy cars, MPVs and minibuses. An executive car suits business trips, meetings and airport journeys where you want extra comfort. Ask for an executive car when you book, by calling 0118 430 0018 or using the Book Now form, and request a quote for your journey.
Yes. Reading Taxis accepts cash and card payments. Confirm how you want to pay when you book, especially for airport transfers and longer journeys, so there are no surprises on the day. If you have any question about payment, call 0118 430 0018 or email info@reading-taxis.co.uk before you travel and we will answer it.
In Reading, licensed black cabs (hackney carriages) can be hailed in the street or taken from ranks, while private hire cars must be booked in advance. Reading Taxis takes advance bookings by phone and online. Whichever you use, check that the vehicle licence plate and driver badge are displayed before you set off.
Reading Taxis recommends checking, before any taxi journey in Reading, that the vehicle licence plate and the driver's badge are displayed, as Reading Borough Council advises. For private hire, book in advance rather than flagging a car down. If you have concerns about any driver, report them in confidence to the council's licensing team at licensing@reading.gov.uk or through the Council Contact Centre on 0118 937 3787.
Reading Taxis covers Reading and the villages around it, including Tilehurst, Tadley, Pangbourne, Winnersh, Shinfield, Purley-on-Thames and Sonning Common, plus districts such as Caversham, Woodley, Theale and Earley. Each live area has its own page on this site. If your village is not listed, call 0118 430 0018 and we will confirm whether we can collect you.
Book a Taxi in Reading
Ready to travel? Call Reading Taxis any time, day or night, or book online and we will take it from there. Heathrow transfers start from £65.
Or email info@reading-taxis.co.uk · Contact us
Updated: October 2026
