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

Plymouth railway station is managed by Great Western Railway, and Plymouth City Council lists a taxi rank at Plymouth Train Station (permits only) among the city's hackney carriage ranks. According to the council, hackney carriages can use ranks, be flagged down or be pre-booked and must take card payments, while private hire vehicles must be pre-booked and cannot use a rank or be flagged down. Hackney fares in Plymouth are set by the council, and the published tariffs are the maximum fares that may be charged.

Sources: nationalrail.co.uk, plymouth.gov.uk, plymouth.gov.uk

Taxi operators in Plymouth

Need-A-Cab

Need-A-Cab describes itself as Plymouth's largest locally owned taxi company, operating 24/7 with airport transfers and wheelchair-accessible vehicles on request.

  • Phone: 01752 666222
  • Website: needacab247.com
  • Booking app: iPhone · Android
  • Address: 44a Devonport Road, Plymouth, PL3 4DH
  • Hours: the operator says it runs 24 hours
  • Payment stated: cards, cash, Apple Pay, Google Pay
  • Also stated: wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Plymouth Taxis

Plymouth Taxis describes itself as the city's oldest hackney carriage company, serving the Plymouth Station rank, and is part of the Needacab Group.

Tower Cabs

Tower Cabs is a Plymouth taxi and private hire company offering a 24-hour service 365 days a year, including airport, corporate and executive transfers.

Devon Access Taxis

Devon Access Taxis is a Plymouth wheelchair-accessible taxi service offering door-to-door journeys, airport transfers and day outings.

Alfa Cars Plymouth

Alfa Cars provides fixed-price taxi services in Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall, specialising in airport transfers, long-distance travel and 4 to 8-seater minibus hire.

Uber

Uber's Plymouth city page states that UberX rides can be booked in Plymouth through the Uber app.

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

Licensing and fares in Plymouth

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

Uber has a page for Plymouth 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.