This page lists 7 taxi and private hire operators that publish their own contact details and state that they serve Exeter. 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 Exeter

Exeter St Davids railway station is managed by Great Western Railway and has a partially covered taxi rank on the same side as the station. Exeter Airport is five miles from Exeter city centre; Apple Taxis Exeter is the only airport-authorised private hire taxi company using the taxi desk in the Arrivals building, while other firms may only pick up or drop off pre-booked passengers in Car Park 1.

Sources: nationalrail.co.uk, exeter-airport.co.uk

Taxi operators in Exeter

Apple Taxis Exeter (Apple Central Taxis)

Apple Taxis Exeter describes itself as Exeter's largest private hire taxi service, with offices at Exeter St David's station, the city centre and Exeter Airport.

W.A.V.E Wheelchair Access Vehicles Exeter

W.A.V.E is an Exeter private hire company specialising in wheelchair-accessible travel, with every vehicle fitted with a ramp or tail lift.

  • Phone: 01392 252525
  • Website: waveexeter.co.uk
  • Hours: not a 24-hour service — check times before a late or early journey
  • Payment stated: cash
  • Also stated: wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Epic Taxi Exeter

Epic Taxi is an independent private hire company based in Exeter offering local and nationwide journeys, airport drops and corporate work.

  • Phone: 01392 984911
  • Website: epictaxi.co.uk
  • Address: 352A Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 8AQ
  • Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours

1st Call Taxis

1st Call Taxis is an Exeter-based taxi service with 4 and 6 seater vehicles offering local journeys and airport and seaport transfers.

M&A Taxis

M&A Taxis is an Exeter private hire taxi service offering airport transfers, private hire journeys and hire of a driver for the day.

  • Phone: 01392 253253
  • Website: maexeter.com
  • Address: Exeter, Devon
  • Hours: not a 24-hour service — check times before a late or early journey

JMB Taxi

JMB Taxi is a pre-booking-only private hire taxi service covering the greater Exeter area and long-distance trips to cities, airports, seaports and stations.

Uber

Uber's Exeter page states that riders can request an UberX ride in Exeter through the Uber app.

  • Booking: through the app only
  • Website: uber.com

Licensing and fares in Exeter

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

Uber has a page for Exeter 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.