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About us

Part of East London for over half a century

Founded by Sir Jack Petchey after the war, Petchey Cars is a trusted name across East London.

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  • Open 24 hours
  • Fare agreed before you travel
  • TfL licensed drivers

Our story

Petchey car hire has served the local community for more than half a century. Originally set up by Sir Jack Petchey in the post-war years, it has become an established and trusted part of East London life.

As we have grown, so has what we offer. Today we provide private hire across London and the UK with a fleet of over 400 vehicles, and arrange minibuses and coaches for group events and UK tours.

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Modern technology, accessible to all

Whether you need a shuttle service, a minicab to Gatwick, a group outing, a daily commute, a night out or a corporate event, we have a vehicle to suit. Many of our vehicles have accessibility features, and specialist accessible vehicles are available.

We keep up with the latest technology so booking is quick and every journey is comfortable.

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.

For businesses

Open a business account

Give your team priority bookings and one monthly invoice instead of expense claims.

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  • 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