Trusted private hire for over 50 years
Minicabs and airport transfers, 24 hours a day
Local journeys, every London airport and group travel across the UK. Pre-book by phone or app and your fare is agreed before you travel.
- Open 24 hours
- Fare agreed before you travel
- TfL licensed drivers
A vehicle for every journey
From a saloon for one passenger to a coach for a whole group. Tell us how many people and how much luggage, and we will match the right vehicle.
Minicabs
1 to 8 seats
Minibuses
9 to 33 seats
Coaches
33 to 70 seats
Book the way that suits you
Every journey is pre-booked and confirmed with your fare before you travel. Our phone line is answered 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Call us
Speak to our booking team any time, day or night, on 020 8552 5555.
Use the app
Book in seconds, see your fare up front, follow your driver on the map and pay by card.
Send an enquiry
Planning ahead or need a quote? Send us your journey details and we will reply with your fare.
Welcome to Petchey Cars
Your local minicab firm in East London
Petchey Cars was founded by Sir Jack Petchey and has served East London for more than half a century. We look after private and business customers in East Ham, Manor Park, Ilford, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.
With a fleet of over 400 vehicles, from saloons and estates to 8 seat people carriers, plus minibuses and coaches we arrange for groups, we cover every kind of journey: a shuttle service, a minicab to Gatwick, a group outing, the daily commute, a night out or a corporate event.
East London minicab hire from Petchey Cars
Fast, reliable and good value. When you book a Petchey Cars minicab you can expect an efficient, comfortable journey at a competitive price. Our drivers are trained, hold a TfL private hire licence, and our cars carry the latest dispatch technology so you arrive on time.
London airport transfers
We take you to and from Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Stansted and Luton. Whether you are travelling alone, with family or with a business group, we have a vehicle to suit. We monitor your flight, so your driver is in arrivals to meet you even if it lands early or late.
Minibus, coach and group travel
Our team will organise the right vehicle and service for your group. The minibuses and coaches we arrange through licensed operators have generous luggage and leg room, air conditioning and accessibility features, for groups of up to 70 people.
Why East London travels with Petchey Cars
Licensed, vetted drivers
Every driver holds a Transport for London private hire driver licence and has passed an enhanced DBS check.
Your fare before you travel
We tell you the fare when you book, so there are no surprises at the end of your journey.
Open 24 hours
Our booking line and control room are staffed day and night, 365 days a year.
Text when your driver arrives
We send the driver’s name and the car’s make, colour and registration, so you know you are getting into the right vehicle.
Flights tracked
For airport pick-ups we follow your flight and adjust your pick-up time if it lands early or late.
Pay how you like
Card in the car, card in the app or online, cash, or a monthly invoice on a business account.
Transfers to every London airport
Fixed fares agreed when you book, flight tracking on every airport pick-up, and a driver waiting in arrivals.
For businesses
Open a business account
Give your team priority bookings and one monthly invoice instead of expense claims.
- 30 day credit on monthly invoices
- Priority over cash bookings
- A dedicated account manager
- Detailed monthly statements and full audit trail
- Password protected account booking
Questions about Petchey Cars
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in East Ham and cover East Ham, Manor Park, Forest Gate, Ilford, Redbridge, Barking, Dagenham, Stratford and the whole of London and Essex. We take you anywhere in the UK.
Are you open 24 hours?
Yes. Our booking line 020 8552 5555 is answered day and night, 365 days a year.
Can I stop one of your cars in the street?
No. Private hire vehicles can only carry passengers who have booked through us. Please call us or use the app.
How do I pay?
By card in the car (including contactless), by card in the app, in cash, or on a business account.
Do you have accessible vehicles?
Yes. Tell us about any mobility needs when you book. Assistance dogs are always carried free of charge.