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Taxi Blackpool

Phone numbers, websites and booking apps for 6 taxi and private hire operators serving Blackpool, checked against their own websites, plus who licenses them and where to find the official fares.

Operator details checked against their own websites: 19 September 2026 Page last updated: 19 September 2026 Details come from operators’ own websites and public sources — confirm the fare when you book. Report a correction

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Before you travel

Check the licence

Every legal taxi and private hire car in Blackpool carries a licence plate, and the driver has a photo badge. Private hire must be pre-booked.

How to check driver & vehicle license

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Premier Taxis

Premier Cabs (Blackpool) Ltd operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year across Blackpool, Lytham St Annes and the Fylde Coast, with app booking, cash or contactless card payment and a pet friendly vehicle option in its app.

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Best for app booking

C Cabs

Fastest route if the passenger wants to book from the phone without calling.

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Fastest call option

247 Taxis Blackpool

Best when the passenger just wants a number and a quick pickup route.

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Fastest booking option

Premier Taxis

Start with Premier Taxis if you want the quickest booking route in Blackpool. Open the app first, then compare backup taxi options if you still want another fare or pickup route.

Ask when booking App booking available

Open booking app See backup options

Backup option C Cabs

Quick answer

Start with the ride type, then choose the booking route that fits Blackpool best.

This page is most useful when you need to decide between a local cab, a private hire app, an airport pickup or a business-style ride in Blackpool without opening five different websites first.

Best for app booking

C Cabs

Fastest route if the passenger wants to book from the phone without calling.

Open option

Services compared 6

Phone booking 5 options

App booking 5 options

Website booking 6 options

Card-friendly 2 services

Licensing authority Blackpool

Comparison

Taxi and private hire operators in Blackpool

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Premier Taxis

Price Ask when booking App available

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Premier Taxis

Price Ask when booking

Booking App / web

Verdict Premier Cabs (Blackpool) Ltd operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year across Blackpool, Lytham St Annes and the Fylde Coast, with app booking, cash or contactless card payment and a pet friendly vehicle option in its app.

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Pet Cash Cards

C Cabs

Price Ask when booking

Booking App / web

Verdict C Cabs states it has served Blackpool and the Fylde Coast for over 60 years, is available 24/7 and offers wheelchair access vehicles and app booking.

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Wheel

247 Taxis Blackpool

Price Ask when booking

Booking Phone first

Verdict 247 Taxis Blackpool is a local hackney carriage company serving the Blackpool borough and out-of-town journeys, charging the council-set tariff.

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Uber

Minicab

Price Ask when booking

Booking App / web

Verdict Uber's official Blackpool page says rides can be requested for now or later in Blackpool, with Uber Reserve bookings up to 90 days ahead.

Open app

Whiteside Taxis

Price Ask when booking

Booking App / web

Verdict Whiteside Taxis is a St Annes-based 24/7 taxi service that states it covers the Fylde Coast including Blackpool, with app booking and in-car card machines.

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Cards

Blacktax

Price Ask when booking

Booking App / web

Verdict Blacktax Radio Taxis Limited is a Bispham-based Blackpool private hire company with its own booking app, which lists cash payment.

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Cash

City context

Useful details around the ride, the rules and the city itself

Population 141,000

Traffic Medium

Authority Blackpool

How to check driver & vehicle license Where to file a complaint

Best by use case

Pick the Blackpool option that fits the trip you actually need

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Premier Taxis

Strongest all-round choice

Useful if you just want one solid local option without overthinking the booking route.

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Best for budget app rides

Premier Taxis

Useful if lower app fare matters most

Best when the user mainly wants an app-first ride with simpler price expectations.

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Best for late-night rides

Premier Taxis

Useful when you just need an app-first ride after hours

This is the kind of option many users will reach for when they want fast app coverage late in the day.

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Best for accessibility

C Cabs

Useful when wheelchair access matters

This is the first place many passengers will look when they need a more accessible taxi option.

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Blackpool rules

Taxis and private hire work differently in Blackpool

Local rule

Check licensed operators first

The safest approach is to choose a licensed local operator or app with a clear booking trail.

Booking tip

Pre-book airport pickups when timing matters

Airport transfers and late-night pickups are usually easier when the ride is booked in advance.

How we compare

How this page is put together

We prioritise useful booking routes, licensing context and visible service differences over generic “best taxi” claims.
For each operator we note how you book (phone, website or app), whether cards are accepted, and which journeys it suits, such as airport runs or accessible travel.
Details are taken from operators’ own websites and public sources. We are not a licensing authority, so always check the driver’s badge and the vehicle’s licence plate before you travel.

Local notes

This page lists 6 taxi and private hire operators that publish their own contact details and state that they serve Blackpool. Each entry was checked against the operator’s own website or official page on 19 September 2026. We have not taken test rides and the order is not a quality ranking.

Taxi operators in Blackpool

Premier Taxis

Phone: 01253 401000
Website: premier401000.com
Booking app: iPhone · Android
Address: 344 Lytham Road, Blackpool FY4 1DY
Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
Payment stated: cash, cards
Also stated: pets welcome

C Cabs

C Cabs states it has served Blackpool and the Fylde Coast for over 60 years, is available 24/7 and offers wheelchair access vehicles and app booking.

Phone: 01253 292929
Website: ccabs.net
Booking app: iPhone · Android
Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
Also stated: wheelchair-accessible vehicles

247 Taxis Blackpool

247 Taxis Blackpool is a local hackney carriage company serving the Blackpool borough and out-of-town journeys, charging the council-set tariff.

Phone: 01253 777222
Website: 247taxisblackpool.co.uk

Uber

Uber's official Blackpool page says rides can be requested for now or later in Blackpool, with Uber Reserve bookings up to 90 days ahead.

Booking: through the app only
Website: uber.com
Booking app: iPhone · Android

Whiteside Taxis

Whiteside Taxis is a St Annes-based 24/7 taxi service that states it covers the Fylde Coast including Blackpool, with app booking and in-car card machines.

Phone: 01253 711611
Website: whitesidetaxis.co.uk
Booking app: iPhone · Android
Address: The Old Station Yard, St Andrews Road North, St Annes On Sea FY8 2JE
Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
Payment stated: cards

Blacktax

Blacktax Radio Taxis Limited is a Bispham-based Blackpool private hire company with its own booking app, which lists cash payment.

Phone: 01253 596596
Website: blacktax.co.uk
Booking app: iPhone · Android
Address: 71 Red Bank Road, Bispham, Blackpool FY2 9HX
Payment stated: cash

Licensing and fares in Blackpool

Taxis and private hire vehicles in Blackpool are licensed by Blackpool 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 Blackpool

Uber has a page for Blackpool 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.

Passenger guides

Useful answers before the user gets into the car

When fares are lower and how to avoid surge pricing

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Where it’s better to hail a Black Cab and where an app is more cost-effective

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Time-saving and toll-avoiding tips

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Is a child booster seat required, and how to request one?

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Can the fare be fixed in advance?

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How to recover lost property?

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Taxi Blackpool

Start with the ride type, then choose the booking route that fits Blackpool best.

Taxi and private hire operators in Blackpool

Premier Taxis

C Cabs

247 Taxis Blackpool

Uber

Whiteside Taxis

Blacktax

Useful details around the ride, the rules and the city itself

Pick the Blackpool option that fits the trip you actually need

Premier Taxis

Premier Taxis

Premier Taxis

C Cabs

Taxis and private hire work differently in Blackpool

Check licensed operators first

Pre-book airport pickups when timing matters

How this page is put together

Taxi operators in Blackpool

Premier Taxis

C Cabs

247 Taxis Blackpool

Uber

Whiteside Taxis

Blacktax

Licensing and fares in Blackpool

Uber and ride-hailing apps in Blackpool

More taxi pages in North West

Airport taxis for this area

Useful answers before the user gets into the car

When fares are lower and how to avoid surge pricing

Where it’s better to hail a Black Cab and where an app is more cost-effective

Time-saving and toll-avoiding tips

Is a child booster seat required, and how to request one?

Can the fare be fixed in advance?

How to recover lost property?