How much does a taxi from London Heathrow to London cost?

Official metered taxis from London Heathrow to London cost £70-100 ($90-130) black cab to central London. Journey time is 45-90 min.

Is Uber cheaper than a taxi at London Heathrow?

Yes — Uber typically costs £45-75 ($58-97) vs £70-100 ($90-130) black cab to central London for a taxi.

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London Heathrow Taxi vs Uber

Real prices, official pickup locations, scam warnings and the cheapest way from London Heathrow (LHR) to London city centre.

Official Taxi

£70-100 ($90-130) black cab to central London

45-90 min

London Black Cabs (all metered, London-licensed)

Uber

£45-75 ($58-97)

T5 short-stay car park; T2/T3 designated Uber pickup zones

Cheapest way

Elizabeth Line to Paddington/Bond Street £13.30 ($17) — 30 min.

Where to catch an official taxi

T2/T3/T5 arrivals — follow "Taxi" signs to black-cab rank

How to avoid taxi scams at London Heathrow

Never take a "minicab" from someone approaching you inside the terminal — those are unlicensed and dangerous.
Black cabs are metered — driver cannot quote a fixed rate.
Uber is significantly cheaper than black cab to central London but slower during rush hour.

Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.

Getting out of London (LHR)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

Check transfer prices Renting a car instead? Compare rentals with free cancellation.

Currency

GBP

English-friendly

High

Tipping

10-15% is standard for cabs — Uber includes it in-app.