This page lists 6 taxi and private hire operators that publish their own contact details and state that they serve Cheltenham. Each entry was checked against the operator’s own website or official page on 23 September 2026. We have not taken test rides and the order is not a quality ranking.

Getting a taxi in Cheltenham

Cheltenham Spa railway station, managed by Great Western Railway, has a taxi rank at the station entrance, and staff can help passengers who need an accessible taxi. Gloucestershire Airport (formerly Staverton) lies 3.5 nautical miles west of Cheltenham and describes itself as a 10-minute taxi ride from Cheltenham Spa station. Hackney carriage fares are capped by Cheltenham Borough Council, and a separate higher tariff (Rate 4) applies during the week of the Cheltenham Race Festival in March and the November race meeting.

Sources: gwr.com, nationalrail.co.uk, gloucestershireairport.co.uk, cheltenham.gov.uk, cheltenham.gov.uk

Taxi operators in Cheltenham

Starline Taxis Cheltenham

Starline Taxis describes itself as Cheltenham's largest private hire taxi service, established for over 30 years and operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Andycars Taxis

Andycars Taxis describes itself as a local taxi company in Cheltenham, with opening hours of 24 hours Monday to Sunday.

  • Phone: 01242 262611
  • Website: andycarstaxis.co.uk
  • Address: 9 Bennington Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4ED
  • Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours

ATL Private Hire

ATL Private Hire is a Cheltenham-based private hire service licensed by Cheltenham Borough Council, focusing on pre-booked airport, seaport and long-distance transfers.

Cheltonian Cars

Cheltonian Cars is a Cheltenham private car hire firm that specialises in airport transfers and Cotswolds tours, using vehicles that carry up to 8 passengers.

The Kings Cars

The Kings Cars is a Cheltenham-based private hire firm offering airport, seaport, business and long-distance transfers across Cheltenham, Gloucester and the surrounding areas.

  • Phone: 01242 650950
  • Website: thekingscars.co.uk
  • Address: Ground Floor Office No. 22, Sunningend Business Centre, Lansdown Industrial Estate, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham GL51 8PL

Uber

Uber's official Cheltenham city page says riders can request a ride around Cheltenham through the Uber app 24/7.

  • Booking: through the app only
  • Website: uber.com
  • Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours

Licensing and fares in Cheltenham

Taxis and private hire vehicles in Cheltenham are licensed by Cheltenham Borough Council. A listing on this page is not proof of a current licence: check the plate on the vehicle and the driver’s badge before you travel.

Uber and ride-hailing apps in Cheltenham

Uber has a page for Cheltenham on its website, so rides can be requested through the app. We have not tested how many drivers are available, so keep a local firm’s number as well.