Our Prices
Clear, Fair Prices for Airport Transfers and Long Distance Taxi Journeys
WAVE Taxi offers clear and competitive prices for airport transfers, long-distance taxi journeys and other pre-booked private travel.
For many airport transfers and long-distance journeys, our prices are often around 30–50% lower than quotes from some local taxi companies or large booking apps.
The price we confirm is fixed and the final price for the agreed journey. Airport charges, parking, tolls and other normal travel costs are already included, so there are no surprise extras after booking.
We believe customers should know the full cost before they travel. That is why every quote is based on the real journey, including the route, date, time, passengers, luggage and any planned stops.
Whether you are travelling to an airport, returning home from another part of the UK or booking a long-distance journey for work, family or medical reasons, we aim to provide a fair price and a comfortable private service.
One Final Price with Everything Included
When WAVE Taxi confirms your airport transfer or long-distance taxi fare, that price is the final amount for the agreed journey.
The confirmed price includes:
Airport drop-off charges
Airport pickup fees
Parking charges
Tolls
Normal road charges
The agreed route
The confirmed number of passengers
The confirmed luggage
Normal traffic delays
You will not be asked to pay unexpected extras after the journey.
This is important when comparing prices.
Some taxi companies and booking apps advertise a lower starting price, then later add parking fees, tolls, airport access charges, one-way fees or other costs.
With WAVE Taxi, the normal costs of completing the confirmed journey are already included.
Prices for Long Distance Taxi Journeys
Long-distance taxi travel is one of our main services.
We provide private journeys from North Wales to destinations across England, Scotland and Wales, as well as pickups from other parts of the UK travelling back to North Wales.
Our long-distance prices are planned for the complete journey.
This is different from using a local taxi fare or taxi meter over several hundred miles, which can quickly become very expensive.
Because we specialise in pre-booked long-distance travel, our fares are often around 30–50% cheaper than quotes from some local taxi companies or large booking platforms.
Every journey is different, so the exact saving depends on the route, date, time and travel requirements.
Prices for Airport Transfers
WAVE Taxi provides airport transfers from North Wales to airports across the UK and airport pickups travelling back to North Wales.
We cover airports including:
Manchester Airport
Liverpool Airport
Heathrow Airport
Gatwick Airport
Stansted Airport
Luton Airport
London City Airport
Birmingham Airport
East Midlands Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport
Bristol Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Glasgow Airport
Aberdeen Airport
Inverness Airport
Cardiff Airport
Other UK airports
For many airport routes, our pre-booked prices can be around 30–50% lower than quotes from local taxi companies or major booking apps.
Airport drop-off fees, airport pickup charges, parking and normal journey costs are included in the price we confirm.
You travel privately and directly from your pickup address to the terminal or from the airport to your final destination.
Why WAVE Taxi Can Often Cost Less
Local taxi prices are usually designed for short journeys around towns and nearby areas.
When those rates are used for a journey lasting several hours, the final cost can become very high.
Large booking apps may also add:
Platform commission
Booking fees
Demand-based pricing
One-way charges
Airport fees
Parking
Tolls
Extra charges added after the first price is shown
WAVE Taxi specialises in planned airport transfers and long-distance journeys.
You book directly with the company providing the transport, without unnecessary layers of agents or platforms.
This helps us offer competitive prices while still providing a professional, licensed and comfortable service.
Affordable Does Not Mean Low Quality
A fair price should not mean lower standards.
Our airport transfer and long-distance taxi service includes:
Private door-to-door travel
Comfortable licensed vehicles
Clean and well-maintained cars
Suitable luggage space
Professional drivers
Planned comfort breaks on longer journeys
Direct communication before travel
Clear booking arrangements
A final price agreed before the journey
Our aim is not simply to be the cheapest.
We want to provide strong value by combining a competitive fare with comfort, reliability and clear pricing.
Fixed Prices Agreed Before Travel
Many airport transfers and long-distance journeys are offered at a fixed price.
The price is agreed before the booking is confirmed.
This means you know what the journey will cost before travel.
The agreed fixed price is based on:
Pickup location
Destination
Travel date
Pickup time
Passenger numbers
Luggage
Planned stops
Airport or port arrangements
Waiting time where agreed
The normal cost of the confirmed journey is included.
Traffic delays do not normally increase the price simply because the journey takes longer.
When Can the Price Change?
The price only changes when the customer requests something outside the original booking or changes the agreed journey.
This may include:
Adding another stop
Changing the pickup location
Changing the destination
Changing the route
Requesting extra waiting time
Adding Meet & Greet
Changing the travel date or time
Increasing passenger numbers
Adding more luggage
Requesting another additional service
Any change should be agreed with WAVE Taxi before travel whenever possible.
You will not be charged extra simply because of normal traffic or because the airport charges a standard drop-off, pickup or parking fee already included in your quote.
Compare the Final Price, Not the Starting Price
When comparing taxi quotes, always check what the price actually includes.
A cheaper-looking starting price may not include:
Airport access fees
Parking
Tolls
One-way charges
Waiting time
Booking commission
Platform fees
Pickup charges
Some providers only show the full amount after the customer has already entered payment details or completed most of the booking process.
WAVE Taxi gives you the final all-inclusive price for the agreed journey before confirmation.
This makes it easier to compare prices honestly.
Private Travel Can Offer Better Value
Our prices cover the complete private journey, not a separate ticket for each passenger.
This can make a private taxi a good-value option for:
Couples
Families
Friends travelling together
Small groups
Passengers with luggage
Travellers with children
People with mobility requirements
When comparing the price, consider the full cost of other travel options.
Train, coach or car travel may also involve:
Several passenger tickets
Travel to the station
Travel from the station
Airport parking
Fuel
Hotel stays before an early flight
Car hire
Luggage costs
Several changes
Delays and missed connections
A private taxi provides direct door-to-door travel with your luggage travelling with you.
Prices Based on the Real Journey
Every journey is different.
A daytime airport transfer is not the same as:
A very early morning pickup
A late-night airport collection
A journey with several stops
A transfer with extra waiting time
A long journey with unusual luggage
A ferry or cruise terminal pickup
A private tour
A multi-day journey
We prepare prices using the real details of the booking.
This avoids misleading headline prices that later increase when important information is added.
Night-Time and Early Morning Travel
Very early morning, late-night or holiday travel may cost more than a standard daytime journey.
This is because the booking may require:
Night-time driver availability
Very early departure
Additional planning
Longer working hours
Limited alternative work around the booking
Any difference will be included in the final price before you confirm.
There will be no hidden night charge added later.
Waiting Time
Normal traffic delays are included in the agreed fixed price.
Additional waiting requested by the customer may cost more.
Examples include:
Waiting beyond the agreed pickup time
Long unscheduled stops
Waiting during appointments
Delayed departure caused by incorrect booking details
Extra airport waiting outside the agreed arrangement
Additional waiting requested during the journey
Any planned waiting should be discussed before the booking is confirmed.
Additional Stops
Please include planned stops when requesting a quote.
These may include:
Collecting another passenger
Dropping someone at another address
A hotel stop
A workplace stop
A hospital stop
A sightseeing stop
A longer refreshment break
Normal short comfort breaks on long journeys can be discussed and planned in advance.
Adding another stop after the booking is confirmed may change the price.
Luggage and Vehicle Space
Standard luggage is included when the correct amount is declared before booking.
Please tell us about:
Large suitcases
Several bags
Pushchairs
Wheelchairs
Mobility equipment
Sports equipment
Unusual items
Oversized luggage
Correct luggage information is important because vehicle space is limited.
If the luggage amount changes, the booking requirements and price may also need to change.
Special Journeys and Custom Quotes
Some journeys require an individual quotation.
These may include:
Very long-distance journeys
Multi-day private tours
Scotland tours
Multiple destinations
Long waiting periods
Cruise terminal transfers
Ferry terminal transfers
Business journeys with several stops
Last-minute bookings
Overnight travel
Special luggage requirements
Send us the full travel details and we will prepare a price based on the complete journey.
How to Get an Accurate Quote
To receive an accurate final price, please provide:
Pickup address
Destination address
Travel date
Preferred pickup time
Number of passengers
Number and size of suitcases
Flight details where relevant
Planned stops
Waiting requirements
Mobility information
Return journey details
Any additional service required
The more accurate the information, the easier it is to provide the correct final price.
Our Pricing Promise
We aim to keep pricing clear, fair and simple.
We will:
Give you the full price before confirmation
Include airport fees, parking and tolls
Include normal journey costs
Explain what is included
Avoid surprise charges
Provide fixed prices where appropriate
Base the quote on the real journey
Offer competitive airport transfer and long-distance taxi prices
For many routes, WAVE Taxi is often around 30–50% cheaper than some local taxi companies or major booking apps.
The exact difference varies by route and booking details, but our aim is always to provide strong value without compromising comfort or reliability.
Affordable Prices
Our Affordable Prices page explains why WAVE Taxi can often provide lower prices for airport transfers and long-distance journeys.
It also explains how direct booking can help customers avoid unnecessary platform fees and later add-ons.
Fixed Prices
Our Fixed Prices page explains how the final all-inclusive fare works.
It covers airport fees, parking, tolls, normal traffic delays and the limited situations where the price may change.
Request Your Final Price
Tell us where you need to travel, when you want to go and how many passengers and luggage items will be travelling.
We will review the journey and provide one clear final price.
Whether you need an airport transfer, a long-distance taxi or another private journey, WAVE Taxi will always aim to provide a fair, competitive and fully explained quotation.