DRS/NC Posted May 20, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I'll be staying at the Ibis Styles hotel near LHR for 2 nights before meeting friends & going to Southampton & the Sapphire Princess. I'm considering, on the 2nd day, taking a taxi from the hotel to the town of Windsor (not a castle visit - did that before), just to look around for a couple of hours. Any advice? Approximate cost? Time needed? Cash or credit cards (I'll get some GBP $$). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aln_wag Posted May 20, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 20, 2018 You can easily get an Uber or try Windsor cars (local private taxi firm) on 01753 677677. I’d allow 30 minutes cost should be £20-25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRS/NC Posted May 20, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I don't do Uber (no smart phone) but the other sounds good. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aln_wag Posted May 21, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 21, 2018 No problem. Was there today and did Windsor cabs - looks like slightly more expensive now than when I last went, cost me £25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bull Posted May 22, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Yes, book a Windsor-based taxi rather than a Heathrow-based one. You can trust those in Windsor to charge a sensible fare (£25 +) but those based at the airport include some rogues who'll over-charge. JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchhalm Posted May 23, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Or you can take the bus... https://www.windsor.gov.uk/visitor-information/travel-information/getting-here/by-bus-and-coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRS/NC Posted May 23, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted May 23, 2018 I've been looking at Windsor Taxi & some of their tours. Since I'll have my rollator/walker, the bus probably won't be a good choice. Thanks for the prompt advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted May 23, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) We booked our car service through a company called Blackberry cars. Several folks on our roll call were using them and they get good marks on TripAdvisor. Have pre-booked them from airport to downtown London apartment, then from London to Southampton for cruise, and also part of our group is using them to get back and forth to the Warner Brothers studios located outside of London for the Harry Potter tour. Blackberry has a Very Easy to use website to get quotes and you can prepay it if you want. The company is Very responsive with quotes and detailed confirmations that you can print out, and their Rates seemed competitive too. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited May 23, 2018 by sunsetbeachgal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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