LTN
London Luton
The closest airport to us, so early check-ins rarely mean a painful alarm.
Times and bookingTaxis in Welwyn Garden City & Hatfield
Local rides, airport runs and larger vehicles for Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield and the villages around them, at any hour, every day of the year.
We accept all major cards and digital payment methods.
Three steps to your ride
Fast, straightforward and card-only from start to finish.
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Tell us the trip
Add your pick-up address, your destination and the time you'd like to leave.
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Check the fare
The price appears before you confirm, so there are no surprises later on.
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Confirm and pay by card
Secure the booking with a card payment, then a licensed A1 driver takes it from there.
Getting around town, sorted
Shopping at the Howard Centre, a train from Welwyn Garden City or Hatfield station, an appointment at QEII Hospital, or a trip to the University of Hertfordshire or The Galleria: A1 Taxis gets you there. Book online, see the fare up front and pay by card, because we never take cash.
Airport runs at a fixed fare
Get to and from every major UK airport for a price you agree when you book, and it stays the same once you have travelled.
STN
London Stansted
Across the A414 and down the M11, with time built in for the long terminal walk.
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LHR
Heathrow
Round the M25 to every terminal, planned around the hour you are flying.
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LGW
Gatwick
North or South terminal, with the pick-up set back for the longer run.
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LCY
London City
Handy for day trips to Europe and a regular run for account customers.
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BHX
Birmingham
Up the A1(M) and across to the M6, quoted the same way as every other job.
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- Your flight number is tracked, so a late landing moves the pick-up, not the price
- No charge for waiting caused by a delayed flight
- A fixed fare agreed when you book, whatever the M25 is doing
- Card payment only — or a monthly invoice for business accounts
Cars for every kind of journey
Compare seats and luggage space, then book online or ask the office for a quote on the larger vehicles.
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Executive & luxury
Business Class
- 4 passengers
- 3 suitcases
- 2 pieces of hand luggage
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Executive & luxury
Executive Class
- 4 passengers
- 2 suitcases
- 2 pieces of hand luggage
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Groups
16 Seater Minibus
- 16 passengers
- 15 suitcases
- 5 pieces of hand luggage
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Executive & luxury
Luxury 7 Seater
- 6 passengers
- 4 suitcases
- 2 pieces of hand luggage
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Licensed, vetted and insured
Licensed drivers
Every driver holds a private hire licence and carries their badge in the car, so you always know who is driving you.
Enhanced DBS checks
Drivers are vetted with an enhanced DBS check before they take a single booking, and the checks are kept up to date.
Plated and insured
Each vehicle is tested, plated for private hire and insured to carry passengers, whether it is a saloon or a 16 seater.
Open around the clock
Book online, ring 01707 400400 or email the office. Somebody is on the phones at 4am on a Sunday as much as at noon.
Business Travel in Welwyn Hatfield
Set up an A1 Taxis business account and your staff, pupils or guests can travel from Welwyn Hatfield to anywhere in the UK without handling cash. Your bookings get priority, and one itemised invoice arrives each month. It works well for companies, schools, hotels and care providers.
Areas we serve
From the garden city itself out to Stevenage, Hertford and Bishop's Stortford: more than 40 towns within about 25 miles, plus long-distance trips across Britain.
41 areas covered
- Welwyn Garden City
- Digswell
- Welwyn
- Wheathampstead
- Hatfield
- Woolmer Green
- Colney Heath
- Codicote
- London Colney
- Welham Green
- Essendon
- Knebworth
- Hertford
- Stevenage
- Datchworth
- Brookmans Park
- St Albans
- Barnet
- See all 41 areas
Somewhere not on the list? Ring the office on 01707 400400.
Questions people ask us
How quickly can I get a taxi in Welwyn Garden City or Hatfield?
Ring 01707 400400 or book online for a car as soon as one is free. For airport runs, early trains and appointments, booking ahead lets the office plan the pick-up around the traffic.
How long is a taxi to Luton Airport?
About 21 minutes from Welwyn Garden City and 23 from Hatfield on clear roads. Stansted is about 48 minutes and Heathrow about 33. The fare is fixed when you book.
Do you only take card payments?
Yes. We are completely cashless: pay by card online or in the car. Business account customers are invoiced once a month instead.
What happens if my flight lands late?
Give us the flight number when you book. We follow the flight and send the car for the time you actually land, and waiting caused by the delay is not charged.
Can you take a group or a lot of luggage?
Yes. An estate or MPV+ takes extra cases, and our 8 and 16 seater minibuses carry groups with their bags. Tell us who and what is travelling and we will size the vehicle.
Are your drivers licensed and checked?
Every driver holds a private hire licence and an enhanced DBS check, and every vehicle is plated, tested and insured for private hire.
Which areas do you cover?
Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield and the villages around them, out to St Albans, Hertford, Stevenage, Potters Bar and beyond. Long-distance journeys anywhere in the UK are quoted at a fixed price.
Need a car right now?
Someone is at the office day and night. Ring us and the first free car will head your way.
Call 01707 400400
Drive for A1
Licensed private hire drivers near Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield with a plated car: regular account and airport work.
Contact the office