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🚕 Taxi in Gloucester

Taxi and private hire services operating in Gloucester.

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Gloucester Taxi Ltd
📍 Millbrook Street, Gloucester, GL1 4BP, United Kingdom 📞 01452 341341

24-hour Gloucester taxi company covering local journeys, airport transfers and longer-distance trips across Gloucester and Cheltenham.

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Gloucester Taxi Travel
📍 23 Harewood Close, Tuffley, Gloucester, GL4 0SR 📞 01452 595 025

Gloucester-based taxi firm in Tuffley offering local trips, airport transfers and executive travel across Gloucester and the surrounding area.

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Gloucester Taxi
📍 79 Falkner Street, Gloucester, GL1 4SQ, UK 📞 01452 421421

24-hour Gloucester taxi service near the city centre, covering everyday journeys, station runs and pre-booked travel around Gloucester.

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A2B Taxis Gloucester
📍 35 Morelands Trading Estate, Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL1 5RZ 📞 01452 222222

24-hour Gloucester taxi and private hire service covering standard trips, minibus bookings and executive travel around Gloucester.

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Debams Cars
📍 Gloucester, UK 📞 01452 690 505

Gloucester taxi and airport transfer service offering saloon, estate and MPV bookings for local trips, corporate travel and longer-distance journeys.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a taxi cost in Gloucester?
Taxi fares in Gloucester start at around 2.50 to 3.50 pounds for the first mile and then 1.50 to 2.50 pounds per mile thereafter. A typical journey across the city centre costs 6 to 10 pounds. A trip from the city centre to Gloucester Quays is around 5 to 8 pounds. A taxi to Cheltenham costs 15 to 25 pounds. Late night and weekend fares are usually 50 percent higher than daytime weekday rates. Many taxis accept card payments, though it is worth checking when booking. Uber and other ride-hailing apps operate in Gloucester and often offer competitive pricing. Always check the meter is running or agree a fare before starting your journey for longer trips.
How do I book a taxi in Gloucester?
You can book a taxi in Gloucester by phone through local taxi firms, via their websites or apps, or through ride-hailing apps like Uber. Most established taxi companies operate 24 hours and take advance bookings. Hailing a taxi on the street is possible near the train station, bus station and popular night spots, though booking is more reliable. Many companies now offer text or app booking with real-time tracking. For airport transfers to Bristol or Birmingham, book at least 24 hours ahead. For late-night weekend pickups, especially after pub closing time, book in advance as demand is high and waiting times can be 30 minutes or more without a booking.
Are there taxi ranks in Gloucester?
Yes, Gloucester has taxi ranks at the train station, the bus station on Station Road and outside the Eastgate Shopping Centre. There is also a rank near the Quays and one on Parliament Street. At night, taxis queue at popular spots including the main nightclub areas. The train station rank is the most reliable for finding a taxi at any time, as drivers regularly wait there for arriving passengers. During busy periods like Saturday nights and after events at Kingsholm, additional taxis are usually available but queues can be long. If you are travelling from a rank, check that the taxi is licensed by looking for the council licence plate on the rear of the vehicle.
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Taxis in Gloucester are most useful when you need to bridge the gap between the transport hubs, the historic centre and the outer areas of the city without worrying about parking. Visit Gloucester notes that the railway station is only a short, flat walk from the city centre, but a cab still makes sense for luggage, poor weather, late arrivals or onward trips to Kingsholm, Gloucester Quays, Barnwood, Hucclecote or Quedgeley. They are also a practical option for airport transfers, especially because Gloucester sits conveniently off the M5 between Bristol and Birmingham routes.

Official local guidance is helpful here because Gloucester does not rely on one single rank. Visit Gloucester highlights taxi availability around the railway and bus stations, while Gloucester City Council lists hackney carriage stands at Grosvenor House by the bus station, the railway station, The Oxebode and Merchants Road opposite Pillar and Lucy Warehouse near the docks. That spread matters: city-centre shoppers, rail passengers and people heading to the Quays all have slightly different pickup points, so it is worth checking where you want to be collected rather than assuming every cab rank serves the same footfall.

When choosing a Gloucester taxi service, think about the job rather than just the fare. A rank taxi is useful for quick central hops, while pre-booked private hire tends to be better for early trains, late-night returns, airport runs or fixed-time restaurant and event bookings. If you are visiting for rugby, shopping or a Cathedral event, build in extra time around peak arrival and departure periods. Gloucester is compact once you are in the centre, but the sensible use of taxis is to smooth the awkward edges of a journey rather than replace walking altogether.