This page lists 6 taxi and private hire operators that publish their own contact details and state that they serve Isle of Wight. 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 Isle of Wight

Ryde Taxis

Ryde Taxis IOW Ltd provides hackney carriage and private hire services across the Isle of Wight with 4 to 8 seat vehicles, including wheelchair-accessible options.

  • Phone: 01983 811111
  • Website: rydetaxis.co.uk
  • Address: Smallbrook Stadium, Ashey Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4BH
  • Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
  • Also stated: wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Paul's Taxis Isle of Wight

Paul's Taxis Isle of Wight is a Newport-based taxi service offering local and long-distance journeys, ferry and airport transfers and island tours.

  • Phone: 01983 639331
  • Website: paulstaxisisleofwight.co.uk
  • Address: Pennycress Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2GF
  • Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
  • Payment stated: cards, cash, Apple Pay

Cowes Taxis

Cowes Taxis operates 4- and 8-seat taxis in Cowes and across the Isle of Wight from the Terminus Road rank, with business accounts available.

  • Phone: 01983 294444
  • Website: cowestaxis.com
  • Address: Taxi rank, Terminus Road (by Marks & Spencer), Cowes, Isle of Wight
  • Payment stated: cards

Friendly Cabs

Friendly Cabs is an East Cowes taxi firm serving the Isle of Wight, open Monday to Friday 06:00-18:00.

  • Phone: 01983 506975
  • Website: friendlycabs.co.uk
  • Address: 147 Clarence Road, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6HB
  • Hours: not a 24-hour service — check times before a late or early journey
  • Payment stated: cash, cards

RS Taxis

RS Taxis is a Shanklin and Sandown based taxi firm covering Shanklin, Sandown, Brading, Ventnor and ferry stations.

  • Phone: 01983 777759
  • Website: rstaxisiow.co.uk
  • Address: 25 Donnington Drive, Shanklin, PO37 7JA
  • Hours: not a 24-hour service — check times before a late or early journey
  • Payment stated: cash, cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay

A CABS

A CABS is a Shanklin taxi firm covering Sandown, Lake, Ventnor and the rest of the Isle of Wight, including airport transfers and 1-8 passenger journeys.

Licensing and fares in Isle of Wight

Taxis and private hire vehicles in Isle of Wight are licensed by Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight

Uber’s own page for Isle of Wight says taxis cannot currently be booked there through Uber, although its UberX private hire option may be available. A local firm is the more reliable choice.