Taxi Birmingham

🚖 Compare Taxi Services

Company	Booking Options	User Rating	My Verdict
TOA Taxis Birmingham	📞 Call	⭐ 4.1/5	Good taxi
A2B Radio Cars	📞 Call	⭐ 4.3/5	Good taxi
Castle Cars Birmingham	📞 Call	⭐ 3.9/5	Good taxi
Uber	📱 iOS 🤖 Android	⭐ 3.8/5	Good app
Birmingham Chauffeur Cars	📞 Call	⭐ 4.8/5	Good taxi

Company	Service Type	Payment Methods	Price Range
TOA Taxis Birmingham	Black cab, Minicab	Cards, Apple pay, Google pay, Cash	££
A2B Radio Cars	Black cab, Minicab	Cards, Apple pay, Google pay, Cash	££
Castle Cars Birmingham	Black cab, Minicab	Cards, Apple pay, Google pay, Cash	££
Uber	App only	Cards, Apple pay, Google pay, Paypal	£
Birmingham Chauffeur Cars	Black cab, Minicab	Cards, Apple pay, Google pay, Cash	£££

City Information

Population

196 357

Traffic Level

🚦 Low

Regulator

Birmingham

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Passenger Guides & Tips

When fares are lower and how to avoid surge pricing

Almost everyone who uses taxis in the UK is familiar with the question of why the price of a journey in the app is sometimes higher than expected.

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

In Britain, especially in its capital, there are two popular ways to use a taxi: hail a legendary Black Cab on the street or use an app such as Uber or Bolt.

Time-saving and toll-avoiding tips

Cars have long been considered the most convenient form of transport for travelling around Europe and the UK, among other places.

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

Transporting children in a taxi is a popular choice for parents in the UK. This solution can be convenient for daily trips to school, transfers to the airport, or even for solving emergency unforeseen situations.

Can the fare be fixed in advance?

Taxi customers in the UK often want to know the cost of a ride in advance. Unlike situations where the price is formed by the meter during the ride, having a fixed rate allows you to avoid unpleasant surprises, especially when ordering during rush hour or going to the airport.

How to recover lost property?

Forgetting something in a taxi is a common occurrence. The phone slipped into the seat gap, the bag was left in the trunk, and sometimes the shopping bag was left on the floor.

Birmingham’s a big city with big energy — concerts, football, shopping, nights out, and of course, traffic that sometimes feels like it has a mind of its own. Whether you’re heading to New Street Station, catching a flight from Birmingham Airport, or trying to get home from Broad Street at 2am, having a go-to taxi service is an absolute must.

I’ve taken more taxis in Birmingham than I can count — some brilliant, others that tested my patience. So here’s a real-world, no-fluff guide to taxi services in Birmingham that are actually worth using.

1. TOA Taxis – The Birmingham Classic

TOA’s been around forever and they’ve got one of the biggest fleets in the city. Their app is super easy to use, and they cover pretty much everywhere. Great for when you need a cab — fast.

Best for:
✔️ Train station runs
✔️ City centre pickups
✔️ Booking ahead

2. A2B Radio Cars – Friendly, Fast & Reliable

A2B is one of the most popular taxi firms in the West Midlands, and for good reason. Drivers are chilled, prices are fair, and they’re quick to arrive. Their app works well, too.

Best for:
✔️ Local trips
✔️ Airport transfers
✔️ Nights out

3. Castle Cars – Your Suburban Backup

Based a little outside the centre, Castle Cars is great if you’re in areas like Harborne, Selly Oak or Edgbaston. They’re especially useful when the bigger names are swamped on the weekend.

Best for:
✔️ Suburban pickups
✔️ Busy weekends
✔️ Reliable backups

4. Uber – Easy, But Sometimes Slow

Uber’s great for convenience — cashless payment, GPS tracking, and app booking. But during peak hours (especially around the city centre), prices can spike and wait times grow. Handy, but don’t rely on it too heavily.

Best for:
✔️ Last-minute rides
✔️ Card payments
✔️ App-only users

5. Birmingham Chauffeur Cars – Travel in Style

Heading to the airport or a special event? These guys offer top-end service, clean cars, suited drivers — the works. Not your everyday ride, but perfect when you want to impress.

Best for:
✔️ Business travel
✔️ Weddings and events
✔️ Airport pickups

🚖 So, What’s the Best Taxi in Birmingham?

🔹 For everyday rides? TOA Taxis or A2B Radio Cars
🔹 Need a backup in the suburbs? Try Castle Cars
🔹 Prefer booking through an app? Uber works — when it’s not too busy
🔹 Want to ride in style? Birmingham Chauffeur Cars is the move

Birmingham’s a busy place — between the football matches, concerts, uni students, and weekend nights out, taxis can get booked up quick. Save a couple of numbers now so you’re not stuck when you need a ride the most.