This page lists 4 taxi and private hire operators that publish their own contact details and state that they serve Colchester. 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.
Taxi operators in Colchester
Door to Door Taxis (Lucky 6 Taxis)
Door to Door Taxis, which also trades as Lucky 6 Taxis, is a Colchester taxi firm and says all its vehicles and drivers are licensed by Colchester Borough Council.
- Phone: 01206 524524
- Website: taxi555.co.uk
Colchester Cars
Colchester Cars Ltd describes itself as a licensed private hire operator based in Colchester, providing local and long-distance journeys booked by phone or its app.
- Phone: 01206 70 10 10
- Website: colchestercars.net
- Booking app: iPhone
- Address: NMK House, 65 Goring Road, Colchester, CO4 0DA
AB Taxis Colchester
AB Taxis Colchester offers local taxis, executive cars and airport transfers in Colchester and says it is open 24/7.
- Phone: 01206 701701
- Website: abtaxiscolchester.co.uk
- Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
Uber
Uber's official city page says rides can be requested now or later in Colchester through the Uber app.
- Booking: through the app only
- Website: uber.com
Licensing and fares in Colchester
Taxis and private hire vehicles in Colchester are licensed by Colchester City 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 Colchester
Uber has a page for Colchester 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.