Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, contact us on 020 8891 6464 and we will ensure you have the chosen driver for your journey. The more in advance that you book, the more likely it is that this can be arranged.

Yes, we can meet you inside terminal buildings and other locations with a sign with your name or business brand. They can then transport you to the car and help with luggage.

We do not have a maximum luggage allowance but when booking please make us aware of the number of bags you have, so we can allocate the most suitable vehicle.

Of course. We encourage our customers to let us know if they have specific requests. To book certain cars, we encourage you that early booking is advisable.

We accept Credit or Debit cards or BACS transfers. We also have corporate and credit card accounts available.

We allow our customers nine minutes of free waiting time. Once this time has elapsed, we charge for a full 10 minutes.

If you do have to cancel or amend your journey, please give us as much notice as possible. Once a vehicle has been dispatched to collect a passenger, a cancellation fee may apply. This will depend on the timing, location, and vehicle. Please contact us at your earliest possible convenience to avoid this scenario and possible cancellation fees.

Yes, we can carry animals in suitable pet carriers in our cars. Please let us know at the time of booking.

Yes. We operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year. We reserve the right to charge extra during the Christmas and New Year periods.

Yes, you can. Please let us know the locations at the time of booking.

No. Additional parking charges are not included in our quotes. When a driver needs to park the vehicle, our client will be liable for the charges.

We will ask for your flight number at the time of booking and your assigned driver will monitor flight times.

All our drivers hold a PCO licence via Transport for London. They must also complete a medical and CRB check.

From our Twickenham base, we are ideally placed to reach all areas of London, Surrey, and beyond very quickly.

We have a limited selection of car seats available but we can use your own car seats that can be secured safely until your return journey. Please enquire at the time of booking regarding the cost of this service.

We will make every effort to accommodate passengers with disabilities. If you have a specific question or concern, please get in touch on 020 8891 6464 or bookings@ridesmiths.com and we can provide specific assistance to meet your needs.

Whilst we cannot give 100 per cent guarantees regarding Covid or transmission of viruses in our vehicles, we have a number of procedures in place, including free sanitiser, driver health monitoring, and strict cleaning and valeting between bookings.

You can find our terms and conditions here.