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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

Taxi Service
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Evaluating 353 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the polite, friendly, and helpful staff members who ensure safe, comfortable, and pleasant journeys across town. People also highlight the highly efficient transportation service, noting that clean vehicles arrive promptly and reliably meet daily travel needs. Some reviewers were not happy with unexpected service delays, mentioning specific frustrating instances where booked cars arrived significantly late or failed to show up altogether. A few other people also felt that the prices were higher than expected, citing expensive fares, unexpected extra charges, or increased overall costs during their trips.

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Staff

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Service

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Delivery service

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Booking process

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Price

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had 2 Royal Cars’ taxis over the weekend and both journeys beat the one Uber taxi journey I shared with friends. Both your drivers were very friendly, courteous and careful drivers. They were also... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Royal cars offer an excellent service. Reliable, efficient, helpful and friendly. Used them for the last 3 years for airport runs. Always been on time, communication direct with driver, excellent. Dri... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good driver, arrived a few minutes beforehand, which was reassuring. Knew his lane discipline, one felt safe. Only minus point (NOT the driver) was the app was telling me even ten minutes before t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our driver was very pleasant, the journey smooth. We requested a taxi on line. It arrived almost immediately. The automatic notifications were spot on. Thank you.

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  1. Taxi Service

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Recognised as the largest private hire service provider in Oxfordshire, Royal Cars have been family run since humble beginnings, with only 4 cars. Situated in the celebrated University City of Oxford, they have been a staple of the community for nearly 30 years. With passion and drive they expanded and now offer the most diverse service available in the area. Currently Royal Cars boast a fleet of over 500 vehicles including 8 seaters, wheelchair accessible, executive and VIP vehicles, something for every occasion. Royal Cars is the greenest service in Oxfordshire with over 70% of the fleet being Hybrid. In an effort to offer the safest service in the region they are in the process of installing CCTV in all their cars. Also, all their drivers are DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked and have undergone a medical examination before being licensed by the local District Councils, your safety is very important to Royal Cars. We accept all types of work, from local runs to airport transfers to long-distance pickups and drop offs, weddings and occasionally have crossed the channel. Also, we provide Home to School Transport with and without Passenger assistants. Take a ride with the largest, safest, friendliest, fastest and greenest service in Oxfordshire.

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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Royal cars are our first choice for and…

Royal cars are our first choice for and take the stress out of airport transfers Drivers arrive early, are courteous and very helpful with luggage. Vehicles are always immaculate. Easy online booking process and helpful service if amendments need to be made.

6 October 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have had royal cars for 3 morning…

I have had royal cars for 3 morning school runs through the council transport and have never been on time, my child is SEN and gets really unsettled about not been on time. Today they were 40 mins late .....I will see how the rest of the week goes

6 October 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

For both journeys the taxis arrived extremely quickly after being ordered.
The drivers were friendly and courteous and, the car itself was very clean inside and out.

30 September 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent taxi firm!

Consistently excellent service - friendly professional drivers and they always arrive on time. Great for short trips but also extremely reliable for airport drop-offs and collections. The only taxi firm I use in Banbury!

30 September 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The company were just after money

The company were just after money. They dont care idmf you are comfortable on the trip or not. They delayed me because of the app was really frustrating to pay with . I was already late . The app just skyrocket your bill for any pause or any slightest traffic. Very slow and nonchalant. They just wanted the fare up happy for all the traffic and they will intentionally slow down so the app can make the bill go up.... in short I do not enjoy thee service.

28 September 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I rented two minibuses to & from…

I rented two minibuses to & from wedding. All very good except we had to wait 25 mins for one of the buses - booked for 23.30 . However the drivers were friendly & helpful & assured us the other was on its way . Thank you

19 September 2026
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