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Need a minibus taxi in Reading for a group of five to eight? Reading Taxis runs 6, 7 and 8-seater minibuses for airport transfers, station pickups, family trips and nights out, so your whole group travels in one vehicle instead of two taxis. Tell us your passenger numbers and luggage, and we will quote the right vehicle for the journey. Call 0118 430 0018 or use the Book Now form.
How many people can a Reading minibus taxi carry?
Reading Taxis minibus taxis seat 6, 7 or 8 passengers. Our 8-seater takes five to seven bags, so it suits a family or group of friends heading to an airport. Groups of more than eight should call 0118 430 0018, and we will tell you what we can arrange.
How much does a minibus taxi in Reading cost?
Reading Taxis quotes minibus fares per journey, based on pickup, destination, group size and luggage. For reference, our Reading to Heathrow transfers start from £65. Send your details through Book Now or ring 0118 430 0018 and we will price the right vehicle for your group.
How do I book a minibus taxi in Reading?
Call 0118 430 0018, email info@reading-taxis.co.uk or use the Book Now form with your pickup, destination, date, time, passengers and luggage. Reading Taxis is available 24/7, so you can arrange a minibus at any hour, including for early flights.
Minibus Hire in Reading for Groups
A minibus taxi with a driver is the simplest way to move a group together. Everyone is picked up at the same time, travels in the same vehicle and arrives at the same door, with nobody needing to drive or park. It also removes the usual group-chat chaos of splitting people across two or three cars.
A Reading minibus taxi suits:
- Families travelling with children, grandparents and suitcases
- Friends heading out for a meal, a birthday or a night out
- Colleagues going to a conference, an away day or a client meeting
- Groups connecting between Reading Station and a hotel or venue
- Airport parties flying together from the same address
Which Vehicle Should You Book?
Passenger count and luggage decide the vehicle, not just one or the other. Use this table as a starting point and tell us your exact numbers when you book.
| Your group | Vehicle to book | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 passengers | Standard or executive car | Ask when booking if you have lots of luggage |
| 5–6 passengers | 6-seater minibus | Comfortable room for five, with space for bags |
| 7 passengers | 7-seater minibus | Confirm luggage when booking |
| 8 passengers | 8-seater minibus | Takes five to seven bags |
| 9 or more | Call 0118 430 0018 | Our largest vehicle seats eight |
If you are not sure, give us the number of adults, children and bags, and we will recommend the vehicle. It is better to ask than to arrive with seven suitcases and six seats.
How Your Minibus Taxi Booking Works
- Tell us the journey. Pickup address, destination, date and time.
- Add passengers and luggage. Include pushchairs, sports kit and anything bulky.
- Get your quote. We price the vehicle for your exact trip and confirm availability.
- Meet your driver. For airport transfers we track your flight, and meet-and-greet is available at the airport.
Reading Minibus Airport Transfers
Airports are where a minibus earns its place, because one vehicle replaces two cars and keeps the group together. Give us your flight time, passenger numbers and luggage, and allow plenty of time for check-in and security when you choose a pickup time.
Each airport page has the route and booking detail for that journey.
Minibus Taxi for Weddings, Parties and Events
Group travel to an event goes wrong when pickups are vague. Pre-booking lets you plan the whole journey in advance, whether that is wedding guests moving between a hotel and a venue, a birthday party, or a group heading out for the evening.
When you request a quote, send us:
- Every pickup address and the order you want them in
- The venue name and address
- Start time, finish time and any return journey
- Passenger numbers and any luggage or equipment
Book early for weekends and event days, when everyone wants the same vehicles.
Where We Cover Around Reading
Reading Taxis runs minibus taxis from Reading town centre and Reading Station out to the surrounding villages, including:
If your pickup is not listed, call 0118 430 0018 to confirm.
Minibus Taxi Prices and Booking
There is no single price for a minibus taxi in Reading, because the fare depends on the journey. These are the factors:
- Pickup and destination
- Distance and journey time
- Vehicle size and number of passengers
- Luggage
- Date and time of travel
- Extra stops and waiting time
The only published reference point is Heathrow: our Reading to Heathrow transfers start from £65. For a minibus, get a quote for your group through Book Now or by calling 0118 430 0018.
Bigger Than an 8-Seater?
Our largest minibus seats eight. GOV.UK sets out separate licensing for paid minibus work with 9 to 16 passenger seats, so if your group is larger, call us and we will say plainly what we can and cannot arrange. See GOV.UK: driving a minibus for the licensing rules.
Why Book a Minibus Taxi With Reading Taxis
- Available 24/7, for early flights and late arrivals
- Flight tracking on airport transfers
- Meet-and-greet at airports
- A fleet that runs from standard and executive cars to 6, 7 and 8-seater minibuses
Minibus Taxi Reading FAQs
How many people fit in a minibus taxi?
A Reading Taxis minibus taxi carries 6, 7 or 8 passengers, depending on the vehicle you book. The 8-seater is our largest and holds five to seven bags alongside a full load of passengers. Tell us your group size and luggage when you book, and we will match the vehicle. For groups above eight, call 0118 430 0018 to discuss what we can arrange.
Is a 7 seater classed as a minibus?
In the taxi trade, yes: Reading Taxis runs 6, 7 and 8-seater vehicles as minibus taxis for groups. The formal minibus licensing guidance on GOV.UK deals with vehicles carrying 9 to 16 passengers, so a 7-seater sits below that range. Either way, you book it the same way: tell us your passenger numbers and luggage and we will confirm the vehicle.
How much does a minibus taxi cost in Reading?
Reading Taxis prices a minibus by the journey, so the fare depends on pickup, destination, group size and luggage. As a reference point, our Reading to Heathrow transfers start from £65, and a minibus is quoted for your exact trip. Call 0118 430 0018 or send the Book Now form and we will give you a price before you commit.
Can a taxi take 3 adults and 2 children?
Usually yes, but five people plus luggage is where a standard car gets tight, so Reading Taxis suggests a 6-seater for a group of five. It gives everyone proper space and leaves room for bags or a pushchair. When you book, tell us how many adults and children are travelling, and their ages, so we can advise on the right vehicle.
Can I book a minibus taxi from Reading to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton or Stansted?
Yes, Reading Taxis takes group bookings to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted, with flight tracking on airport transfers. Our Reading to Heathrow fares start from £65, and a minibus is quoted for your group. Give us your flight time, passenger numbers and luggage when you book, and we will confirm the vehicle and pickup time.
How much luggage fits in an 8 seater minibus taxi?
An 8-seater from Reading Taxis takes around five to seven bags. If your group is full and everyone has a large suitcase, tell us at booking, because more luggage can mean a different vehicle. Pushchairs, golf clubs and sports kit count as luggage too, so list them when you request your quote and we will plan the space.
Do you have a 12 or 16 seater minibus?
No, the largest Reading Taxis minibus seats eight passengers. If your group is bigger, call 0118 430 0018 and we will tell you what we can arrange. Paid minibus work with 9 to 16 passenger seats needs separate licensing, according to GOV.UK, so check that any larger operator you use holds the right ones before you book.
Can I book a minibus taxi for a wedding or night out?
Yes, you can pre-book a Reading Taxis minibus for weddings, birthdays and nights out, subject to availability. Give us each pickup address, the venue, your timings and the return details so one vehicle can run the whole plan. Booking early matters most for busy weekends and event days, when many groups want the same vehicles.
Is there a 24 hour minibus taxi in Reading?
Reading Taxis is available 24/7, so you can book a minibus for early flights, late arrivals or overnight journeys. Advance booking is the safest way to secure an 8-seater, especially for airport runs. For same-day requests, call 0118 430 0018 and we will tell you what is available on the day.
Book a Minibus Taxi in Reading
Travelling as a group? Send your pickup, destination, date, time, passengers and luggage, and Reading Taxis will quote the right vehicle. Call 0118 430 0018, email info@reading-taxis.co.uk or use the form on Book Now.
Updated: October 2026
