Business Details
25 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Open 24/7
always available
Your Trusted London Private Hire & Courier Partner
Established in 2001, Riverside Cars is a family-run business with decades of combined experience in private hire and courier services. Our expertise lies in providing reliable airport transfers, luxury car hire, and same-day deliveries across London and the South East. We pride ourselves on maintaining a fleet of well-serviced Mercedes, Volkswagen, and Toyota vehicles, operated by Enhanced CRB-checked drivers who prioritise punctuality and professionalism. As a licensed operator under the Public Carriage Office and Transport for London, we guarantee compliance with stringent safety standards. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is evident through tailored services like real-time parcel tracking, flight delay monitoring, and uniformed airport meet-and-greet assistance.With a proven track record serving both private individuals and businessesincluding MPs and celebritieswe ensure discretion and reliability for every journey. Our 24/7 availability accommodates urgent requests, while competitive pricing maintains accessibility without compromising quality. Recognised for our role in community support during the coronavirus crisis through expanded delivery services, we continue to build trust through transparency and consistent service delivery.
Services
Airport Transfers
Courier Service
Wedding Car Hire
Grocery Deliveries
London Sightseeing
MPV Hire
Nighttime Transfers
Document Delivery
Corporate Transport
Event Transfers
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with 24 years of local expertise
- 24/7 service availability including bank holidays
- All drivers Enhanced CRB-checked for passenger safety
- Real-time parcel tracking for courier services
- Flight delay monitoring ensures punctual airport transfers
Associations and certifications
- Public Carriage Office
- Transport For London
What people say
Seamless 4am transfer
Flight delay accommodation
Immaculate vehicles
Real-time tracking
Uniformed drivers
Services
Airport Transfers
Our dedicated airport transfer service covers Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City airports with 24/7 availability. Professional drivers monitor flight status in real-time to accommodate delays, ensuring timely arrivals and departures. Vehicles include luxury Mercedes E-Class and MPVs for group travel, with uniformed drivers providing luggage assistance and airport meet-and-greet services.
Courier Service
We offer same-day, overnight and next-day courier services for documents and parcels across London and surrounding counties. GPS tracking enables real-time monitoring, while Enhanced CRB-checked drivers ensure secure deliveries. Our service includes proof of delivery, competitive point-to-point pricing, and expanded coronavirus-era essential item deliveries to homes and businesses.
Wedding Car Hire
Luxury wedding transportation features Mercedes Viano and E-Class vehicles with professional chauffeurs. Available for church transfers, photo sessions and reception transfers, our service includes punctuality guarantees and coordinated timing for wedding day schedules. The fleet combines reliability with elegance for special occasion transport.
London Sightseeing
Guided transport to London's key attractions including Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and Kew Gardens. Professional drivers provide local knowledge while operating luxury vehicles for comfortable sightseeing. Available for both pre-planned itineraries and spontaneous discovery trips with flexible booking options.
Grocery Deliveries
Our coronavirus-era expanded service facilitates grocery collection from Click & Collect stores for home delivery. Drivers assist with heavy loads while maintaining social distancing protocols. This service supports vulnerable individuals and busy professionals requiring essential item transportation from major supermarkets.
People
William
Co-Owner
With over two decades leading Riverside Cars, William brings extensive transport industry experience to strategic operations. He oversees fleet management and service quality assurance across London's private hire sector.
Maggie
Co-Owner
Maggie manages day-to-day operations and client relations at Riverside Cars. Her hands-on approach ensures consistent service standards across airport transfers, courier deliveries and special event transportation services.
Questions
Do you provide child car seats?
Yes, we offer child car seats upon request. Please specify requirements when booking to ensure appropriate vehicle allocation.
Can I track my courier package?
All courier packages include real-time GPS tracking from collection to delivery with automated status updates.
How do you handle flight delays?
Our drivers monitor flight status live, adjusting arrival times automatically for delayed or early landings without additional charges.
Are pets allowed in vehicles?
Assistance animals are welcome. For other pets, please inform us at booking to arrange suitable vehicle preparation.
Do you operate outside London?
We regularly service destinations across the UK mainland and Europe. Contact us directly for specific long-distance journey quotations.
What happens if my parcel is delayed?
Our tracking system identifies potential delays proactively. We guarantee either delivery within agreed timescales or full service refund.
Reviews (6)
Rosie S.
Jun 18, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
I unreservedly recommend this company for its customer service. The promptness and courtesy of the driver excellent, who found my destination no problem and drove at an appropriate speed. Very reassuring.
Service:Limousines
I unreservedly recommend this company for its customer service. The promptness and courtesy of the driver excellent, who found my destination no problem and drove at an appropriate speed. Very reassuring.
Service:Limousines
Vivid Blue Marine
May 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Brilliant company with helpful telephone staff, immaculate cars and prompt, friendly & competent drivers.
Brilliant company with helpful telephone staff, immaculate cars and prompt, friendly & competent drivers.
Sarah Kiely
Apr 14, 2021
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What a shambles of a company. Booked a cab in advance to collect our daughter and they took so much information down incorrectly that they arrived on the wrong day and sent a text to a random stranger. Needless to say our young daughter was stuck and we had to frantically arrange another cab from a much better cab firm. Dont waste your time with these cowboys.
Sally
Feb 19, 2021
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I use this company all the time to go onto central London they provide excellent service, always on time and reasonable prices no idea why the other posts are so negative- I have lived in Sheen for 11years and use the service for early work shifts and to and from holiday train stattions/Heathrow
Flowing Explorer
Oct 18, 2020
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I had such a fantastic experience with Riverside Cars! Derek was not only an extremely interesting person he was also very kind. He helped lift all of my heavy luggage! It was one of the most enjoyable long car journey's I have ever had! I am extremely appreciative! Thank you so much!!!!!
Janine Gray
Jan 05, 2020
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I use this firm quite alot and book transfers for my Manager, have to say I always find the staff polite and really helpful. Decent cars, and drivers always turn up on time, with receipts and confirmations emailed immediately. Would def recommend.
