A chauffeur to ExCeL London takes you to the right end of a very long venue at the right time, and is waiting at an agreed point when your day ends. ExCeL is at One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL. Hourly hire starts from £55 per hour in an E-Class or S-Class with a 4 hour minimum, and airport transfers start from £75. To book, call +44 7954 016371 or request a quote.
Where ExCeL London Is and How the Venue Is Laid Out
ExCeL sits on the north side of Royal Victoria Dock in east London, a short distance from London City Airport and Canary Wharf. The venue is long and narrow, running east to west along the dock, with halls and conference suites along a central boulevard. Two stations serve it: Custom House at the western end, served by the Elizabeth line and the DLR, and Prince Regent towards the eastern end, on the DLR.
Because the building is so long, the end you arrive at matters. A drop-off at the wrong end can mean a long walk indoors before you reach your hall. A chauffeur to ExCeL London plans the drop-off from the hall number or event name, which is the single most useful detail you can send us.
The East and West Drop-Off Points
ExCeL’s parking and taxis page lists two drop-off and pick-up points: a West point at E16 1XL and an East point at E16 1FR. The page sets out pre-booking rules for coaches and minibuses at these points, and it asks all drivers to switch off their engines and not idle, even in a queue, because the points are close to homes and a nursery.
During busy periods, ExCeL’s traffic and concierge teams manage the flow of vehicles, and drivers follow their instructions. Your chauffeur to ExCeL London works with these teams, and stops only where they allow. Check the organiser’s information for your event too, as some shows set their own arrangements. If an event uses a different entrance or a timed entry system, send us the details from your ticket or exhibitor pack. We plan the drop-off around them, and the chauffeur confirms the meeting point with you by phone before the evening collection, so you know exactly where the car will be when you walk out.
The A13 Approach and Venue Parking
ExCeL states that access to its car park is only via the A13, with the postcode E16 1FR for the car park entrance, and that only pre-booked parking guarantees a space. The car park also has a maximum vehicle height of 2 metres.
For most visitors with a chauffeur, the car park is not needed. The chauffeur drops you at the agreed point and then waits nearby or returns at the set time. On hourly hire, parking costs in London are included in the fare, so you do not pay extra for the car to wait. Your chauffeur to ExCeL London knows the approach roads, which matters on show days when the A13 and the roads around the Royal Docks are busy.
When to Book a Chauffeur to ExCeL London
ExCeL hosts trade shows, conferences, exhibitions and consumer events through the year. The busiest days are the opening mornings of large shows, when visitors and exhibitors arrive within the same hour. In November alone, the venue hosts events such as World Travel Market and The Business Show.
Book as soon as your event dates and hotel are confirmed. Bookings can be made up to 12 months ahead and up to 2 hours before pick-up, but cars on show mornings are in demand. A chauffeur to ExCeL London booked early also gives us time to plan the route and the drop-off end for your hall.
Morning Arrival: Timing Your Drop-Off
The morning queue is the main thing to plan for. On the first day of a big show, entrances fill as the doors open, and badge collection takes time. If your first meeting or session is at opening time, plan to arrive earlier.
From a hotel in Canary Wharf or the Royal Docks, the drive is short. From the City or the West End, morning traffic adds time, and the journey can vary from day to day. Tell us the time you need to be inside the hall, not the opening time, and we set the pick-up to match. A chauffeur to ExCeL London arrives at your hotel at the agreed time, and the day before, you receive the chauffeur’s name, photo and phone number.
Evening Collection: Avoiding the Close-of-Show Queue
Every visitor leaves at the same time when the halls close, and the stations, taxi queues and approach roads fill at once. This is where a pre-booked car saves the most time. Agree the pick-up point with your chauffeur before the day starts; the evening point may not be the one you were dropped at.
If your meetings end early or late, message your chauffeur. On hourly hire, the car is booked for you and moves to the pick-up point when you call. A chauffeur to ExCeL London is the simplest way to leave the Royal Docks at 18:00 on a show day without waiting in a queue.
A Sample Day With a Chauffeur to ExCeL London
This sample plan is for a delegate staying in the West End with a lunch meeting away from the venue. Times are an example only.
- 07:45. Pick-up at the hotel, with time for morning traffic across London.
- 08:45. Drop-off at the end of ExCeL closest to the hall.
- 12:30. Collection at the agreed point for a lunch in Canary Wharf.
- 14:00. Return to ExCeL for afternoon sessions.
- 18:00. Collection at the close, then back to the hotel or on to dinner.
The morning run is a fixed transfer, and the lunch and evening are covered by a four hour block of hourly hire. A chauffeur to ExCeL London plan like this is priced before you book, so you see one total for the day.
Speakers and Senior Delegates
A speaker’s day has fixed points: a technical check, a session, a press interview and often a dinner. Being late to any of them is costly. Send us the session times, and a chauffeur to ExCeL London plans the arrival with a margin for the entrance and for finding the green room.
Senior delegates often have meetings outside the venue between sessions. On hourly hire, the car waits nearby and comes to the agreed point when you call. Every car has Wi-Fi, chargers and water, so the drive between meetings is time you can use for calls. Our chauffeurs are DBS-checked.
Group Bookings for Teams and Delegations
Companies send teams to ExCeL, and delegations arrive from abroad on different flights. We plan one car per arrival where flights differ, and bring the group together at the hotel. For daily runs, a V-Class takes up to 7 passengers with 5 cases, and larger teams travel in two or more cars that follow the same schedule.
Send us the passenger list, the hotel and the daily times, and we build the chauffeur to ExCeL London plan for the whole event. Named chauffeurs and priority allocation are available on corporate accounts, so the same chauffeurs return each day where we can.
Night Events and Late Finishes at ExCeL
Some events at ExCeL run into the evening, with awards dinners, receptions and concerts in the halls and suites. By the time a late event ends, the stations are busy and the roads are quieter but the queue for cars can be long. A pre-booked car is waiting at the agreed point.
We are open 24 hours a day, so a chauffeur to ExCeL London can collect you at 23:30 as easily as at 18:00. Tell us the expected end time and the address you are going to, and we plan the collection. On hourly hire, if the evening runs late, you can extend at the same rate.
Hourly Hire or a Transfer
Two types of booking cover most ExCeL days.
- A transfer. A fixed price for one journey, for example from your hotel to ExCeL in the morning. Good when you will stay inside the venue all day.
- Hourly hire. One car and chauffeur for a set number of hours, with unlimited stops inside London. From £55 per hour in an E-Class or S-Class and from £65 per hour in a V-Class, with a 4 hour minimum. Good when you leave the venue for lunches, visits or evening events.
Many visitors combine the two: a morning transfer, then a four hour block in the afternoon and evening. Our hourly chauffeur page explains the hourly booking in full.
Why Not Drive Yourself to ExCeL
Some visitors consider driving their own car. ExCeL’s car park is reached only from the A13, it has a 2 metre height limit, and the venue says only pre-booked parking guarantees a space. On a show day, that means planning the approach, finding the right car park entrance and then walking from the car park to your hall. At the end of the day, every driver leaves at once.
A chauffeur to ExCeL London removes each of those steps. You are dropped at the end closest to your hall and collected at an agreed point, and the chauffeur deals with the traffic, the approach roads and the waiting. The congestion charge, ULEZ and parking in London are included in the fare. For a visitor coming from a central hotel with meetings across the day, a chauffeur to ExCeL London is usually simpler than a hire car or your own, and the cost is known before you book.
Choosing the Car for a Chauffeur to ExCeL London
Our fleet is the Mercedes E-Class, S-Class, V-Class and the Range Rover. All are current generation, with Wi-Fi, chargers and water.
- Mercedes S-Class. Takes 4 passengers with 2 cases. It suits a senior delegate or a speaker.
- Mercedes E-Class. Takes 4 passengers with 2 cases. It suits one or two visitors.
- Mercedes V-Class. Takes up to 7 passengers with 5 cases. It suits an exhibitor team with boxes.
- Range Rover. Takes 4 passengers with 3 cases. It suits guests who prefer a taller car.
See our fleet for photos. A larger team travels in two or more cars on one plan.
Exhibitors Booking a Chauffeur to ExCeL London
Exhibitors have different hours from visitors. Build-up starts before the show opens, and breakdown follows the close on the last day. Check the organiser’s exhibitor manual for your times and delivery rules, and send us the slots you are given.
A V-Class is the usual choice for an exhibitor team, with room for 7 passengers and 5 cases. Large stand items should go through the organiser’s official logistics. Your chauffeur to ExCeL London carries the team and what they bring in person, and returns at the end of breakdown, which is often later than the public close.
Airport Transfers With a Chauffeur to ExCeL London
Visitors flying in for an ExCeL event can be met at arrivals. Your chauffeur tracks your flight and includes 60 minutes of free airport waiting. Airport transfers start from £75.
London City Airport is the closest, in the same part of east London. Heathrow is around 15 miles west of central London, so the drive crosses the city, while Gatwick, Stansted and Luton are longer. Our airport to ExCeL London guide compares the five airports, and our London City airport chauffeur service page has the meeting point at the closest.
Hotels Near ExCeL and Further Away
Hotels close to ExCeL make the morning drive short, but many visitors stay in Canary Wharf, the City or the West End for meetings and dinners. The further the hotel, the more the morning traffic matters. Tell us the hotel when you book, and a chauffeur to ExCeL London plans the pick-up time for each day.
If you have not booked a hotel yet, ask us about typical journey times from the areas you are considering. For central hotels, our luxury hotel transfers page has guides for The Savoy, The Langham, The Dorchester, The Ritz London and Claridge’s.
Accessibility With a Chauffeur to ExCeL London
If you need step-free access or have limited mobility, tell us when you book. Because the venue is long, the choice of drop-off end makes a real difference to the distance you walk. ExCeL also runs a mobility aid reservation service, listed on its website, which can be booked before you arrive.
The V-Class has sliding doors on both sides, and the Range Rover has air suspension with an access height that lowers the car. A chauffeur to ExCeL London helps with bags to the entrance, and child seats are free on request.
What a Chauffeur to ExCeL London Costs
You can estimate the cost before you ask for a quote.
- Airport transfer. From £75, depending on the airport.
- Four hours in an E-Class or S-Class. From £220 at £55 per hour.
- Four hours in a V-Class. From £260 at £65 per hour.
- Eight hours in an E-Class or S-Class. £440 at £55 per hour.
The congestion charge, ULEZ, parking and tolls in London are included. Companies can use our corporate chauffeur service, with named chauffeurs, cost centre references and monthly invoicing, so every chauffeur to ExCeL London booking for a team sits on one invoice.
Mistakes to Avoid With a Chauffeur to ExCeL London
- Sending the event name without the hall. The hall decides the drop-off end.
- Planning to the opening time. Plan to the time you need to be inside, with time for badge collection.
- No evening pick-up point. Agree it in the morning.
- Too small a car for stand materials. Tell us what you are carrying.
- Booking on the morning of a big show. Cars are in demand; book early.
Your ExCeL Booking Checklist
Send us these details, and we confirm one price.
- The event name, the hall and the dates.
- Your hotel or pick-up address.
- The time you need to be inside the venue each day.
- Any meetings, lunches or dinners outside ExCeL.
- The number of passengers and bags.
- Your flight details, if you need an airport transfer.
Changes are free up to 12 hours before pick-up. Cancel more than 24 hours before for a full refund, or between 12 and 24 hours for a 50% refund.
Related ExCeL Event Guides
We have guides for specific ExCeL events: World Travel Market, The Business Show and FinTech Connect. For conferences elsewhere in London, see our conference chauffeur guide.
Book a Chauffeur to ExCeL London
Bespoke London Chauffeurs is a TfL licensed London private hire operator, open 24 hours a day. Our chauffeurs are DBS-checked, wear a dark suit and tie, and speak English. Call +44 7954 016371, message us on WhatsApp, email contact@myblc.co.uk or request a quote. We are at 71-75 Shelton Street, London WC2H 9JQ.
Send us the event, the hall and your times, and we reply with one price. Your chauffeur to ExCeL London can then be confirmed for every day of the event.
