Birmingham Airport Taxi Service
Birmingham is one of the largest cities in England, so choosing the correct transfer option will save you a lot of stress and time. To avoid the crowds and start exploring this exciting city as quickly as possible, we recommend taking a convenient and fast Birmingham Airport taxi.
The metered black cabs are available 24 hours a day and will take just 20 minutes to reach your hotel in the city center. Taking a taxi from Birmingham Airport is the only direct door-to-door transfer option, letting you get your vacation off to a relaxing and stress-free start.
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How much does a taxi cost?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT TO COVENTRY | 40 € | 44 € | 18 MIN |
| FROM BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT TO CITY CENTRE | 41 € | 45 € | 20 MIN |
| FROM BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT TO NEW STREET TRAIN STATION | 43 € | 48 € | 20 MIN |
| FROM BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT TO LEICESTER | 130 € | 138 € | 50 MIN |
| FROM BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT TO NOTTINGHAM | 135 € | 142 € | 60 MIN |
What are the Birmingham Airport taxi prices?
There’s no fixed taxi price from Birmingham Airport. All of the black cabs are fitted with a taximeter that has been officially calibrated and set by the council. All of the black Hackley cabs must adhere to fixed tariffs, which operate on both distance and time elements. Your Birmingham taxi cost will be calculated with a base fare of £2.20 (€2.60) and a price per mile of £1.80 (€2.15) during the day, and a base fare of £2.40 (€2.90) and a price per mile of £2.04 (€2.45) at night (23:00 to 07:00).
Although your final fare will depend on your exact destination and the traffic levels, you can expect to pay around £35 (€41) for the 22 km journey from Birmingham Airport to the city center during the day and £38 (€45) at night. Traveling into the popular city of Coventry will take around 18 minutes and will cost £33 (€40) during the day and £37 (€44) at night.
To avoid watching the taximeter climb higher as you travel, you can enjoy a fixed, all-inclusive Birmingham Airport taxi quote by pre-booking with Welcome Pickups.
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Where is the Birmingham Airport taxi rank?
The Birmingham Airport taxi rank is open 24 hours a day and can be found just outside of the main passenger terminal. As you exit the Arrivals Hall, you will see the long line of black Hackney cabs waiting to pick up passengers. As there’s only one taxi company operating at Birmingham Airport, you may have up to a 10-minute wait during peak travel times.
For a more personalized pickup, with no waiting times, you can pre-book your Birmingham Airport taxi service with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups.
Birmingham taxi tips
- Ensure your driver has set the meter to the correct base fare before you begin your journey.
- Tariff 1 will be used during the day, while Tariff 2 should be used at night between the hours of 23:00 and 07:00.
- Any toll fees incurred during your journey from Birmingham Airport will be added to your final fare.
- You can pay for your Birmingham Airport taxi by credit card. All black cabs must have contactless payment options by law.
- There will be a surcharge of £0.20 (€0.25) per piece of extra large luggage.
- Tipping your Birmingham Airport taxi driver isn’t obligatory, however, if you enjoyed the service, you can round up your fare to add a small tip.
- As all taxis in Birmingham are well-regulated, taking a Birmingham Airport taxi is safe and reliable. However, be sure to only take a black cab from the rank and avoid strangers offering taxi services inside the airport for your safety.
- To ensure your driver is taking the most economical route, you can track your journey on Google Maps.
- Pre-booking your Birmingham Airport taxi service with a private company such as Welcome Pickups will guarantee on-time pickups, all-inclusive pricing and 24-hour customer support.
Getting from Birmingham Airport to your hotel
After landing in a new city, excited to start exploring, the last thing you want to do is waste time waiting for a train or trying to navigate the complicated public bus networks. Once you finally reach the city center, you will also need to walk with all your heavy luggage to your hotel, adding more time and stress to your journey.
Instead, why not take a private Birmingham Airport taxi directly to the door of your hotel in the city center? Your personal belongings and loved ones will travel safely aboard a spacious Birmingham Airport taxi directly to your hotel.