About Soton Cars: Southampton Taxi Company Since 2010
Soton Cars Ltd is a Southampton taxi company that runs airport transfers, cruise terminal pickups, local journeys and long-distance travel from its Shirley base, covering Southampton and the wider Hampshire area. Bookings are taken 24 hours a day, every day of the year, on 02380 333 000. We have traded as a licensed Southampton City Council private hire operator since 2010.
Built on Trust & Reliability
Soton Cars Ltd was founded with one simple mission: to provide Southampton residents, visitors, and businesses with a taxi service they can truly rely on. From our base in Shirley we have grown into a licensed private hire operator covering the city, Hampshire and the New Forest.
We specialise in airport and cruise terminal transfers, services that demand punctuality above all else. Our local knowledge of Southampton docks, cruise terminals, and all major UK airports means we know exactly what our passengers need.
Whether you need a 4am transfer to Heathrow, an 8-seater minibus for a group wedding, or a simple local taxi across Southampton, we are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What We Stand For
Safety First
All drivers are DBS-checked and licensed by Southampton City Council. Your safety is our top priority.
Always Punctual
We understand the importance of timing. We monitor flights and aim to always be there before you arrive.
Honest Pricing
Fixed fares, no hidden fees. What you are quoted is what you pay, full stop.
Local Experts
Based in Southampton, we know every road, shortcut, and destination across Hampshire.
Eco Conscious
We are actively updating our fleet with lower-emission vehicles to reduce our environmental footprint.
Community Focused
We support local Southampton businesses and community events as proud members of this great city.
Areas We Cover
Based in Shirley, we run fixed-fare taxi jobs across Southampton and its districts, the Hampshire towns around it, and the New Forest, with airport and cruise transfers quoted nationwide.
Licensed & Accredited
Fixed Fares
The fare is agreed before the journey starts, so there is no surge pricing and no hidden extras added on arrival.
Six Vehicle Classes
From saloons and estates through to executive cars, 8-seaters and 16-seat minibuses for groups of up to 16 passengers.
Vetted Local Drivers
Every driver is DBS-checked and licensed by Southampton City Council, and knows the roads around the city and the docks.
The People Behind Soton Cars
Operations Team
Professional Drivers
Customer Support
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About Soton Cars Questions Answered
What Soton Cars is, where we operate, and how to reach our 24/7 booking line.
Soton Cars Ltd is a Southampton taxi company operating from 255A Foundry Lane in Shirley, covering Southampton, the wider Hampshire area and the New Forest with airport transfers, cruise terminal pickups, local journeys and long-distance travel.
You can call Soton Cars on 02380 333 000 or email bookings@sotoncars.co.uk. The booking line is answered 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including bank holidays.
Yes. Soton Cars Ltd is a licensed private hire operator regulated by Southampton City Council, and every driver is DBS-checked and licensed to carry passengers.
Soton Cars Ltd has traded as a Southampton private hire operator since 2010, running from its Shirley base across the city, Hampshire and the New Forest.
Soton Cars runs six vehicle classes: standard saloons for one to four passengers, estate cars with extra luggage space, executive vehicles, MPVs for five or six, 8-seaters and 16-seat minibuses. Wheelchair accessible vehicles and child seats are available on request.
Soton Cars covers Southampton and its districts, plus Eastleigh, Winchester, Romsey, Fareham, Totton, Hedge End, Chandler's Ford and the New Forest, with fixed-fare airport and cruise transfers quoted nationwide.
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