This guide walks you through our services, areas, prices, and what makes booking with us different from the usual cab company experience. If you are after a quick local fare, an airport transfer, a wheelchair friendly car, or a corporate account, you will find what you need below.
Ring 01462 672 672 or download the RUNNUR app. Cars on the road 24/7 across Hitchin, Stevenage, Luton and London.
Why Locals Pick RUNNUR Over Other Cab Companies
We started RUNNUR because we had all had the same bad experience. A missed taxi. A driver who never turned up. A late night call that went unanswered. Cold pavements outside locked station gates. We thought somebody should do this properly, so we did.
RUNNUR means we run, so you do not have to. Whether it is rain, snow, a flu day, or a 5am start, we show up. That is the deal.
Here is what you get when you book with us:
- DBS checked drivers who know the local area inside out
- GPS tracked vehicles with CCTV fitted as standard
- Set prices with no hidden charges or fare jumps
- Live ride tracking, so friends and family can see where you are
- Payment by card, cash, Apple Pay, or bank transfer
- A loyalty programme that pays you back in cashback and RideMiles+
Our drivers complete safeguarding training and first aid awareness courses, so if you are booking for an elderly parent or a child, you can relax knowing the person behind the wheel has been properly vetted and trained.
Areas We Cover: Local Taxi Service Near Me Across Hertfordshire and Beyond
We are a Hitchin based company with a strong footprint across North Hertfordshire, parts of Bedfordshire, and into the capital. Here is where we run.
Taxi Service in Hitchin
This is our home turf. Our HQ sits in Wilbury Way, and we have been picking up locals across the town for years. School runs, station drops, late night pickups from the Sun Hotel or the Cock, supermarket shops from Waitrose or Tesco, you name it. We know the back streets that cut around school traffic and which level crossings to avoid at rush hour.
Letchworth Garden City Cabs
Letchworth is a five minute drive from our base. We run regular fares to and from the station, the Wynd shopping area, the Broadway cinema, and the surrounding villages. If you are heading into London from Letchworth station, our pre booked door to door airport transfer service often works out cheaper than train plus tube once you add in luggage charges.
Baldock and Royston Taxi Service
Baldock and Royston are well within our patch. We do plenty of school runs to Knights Templar School and the surrounding primaries, and we cover the rural villages around both towns. Royston to Stansted is one of our most booked airport runs, usually around 35 minutes door to terminal.
Stotfold and Stevenage Cabs
Stotfold sits right next to us, and we do regular fares to Hitchin station, Letchworth, and Luton Airport. Stevenage is a larger town with more train traffic, and we cover both the old town and the new town, including Lister Hospital, the Indoor Market, and the Roebuck retail park.
Luton Taxi Service
Luton is one of our most served areas, mainly because of Luton Airport. We do hundreds of airport runs every month, plus regular fares to and from Luton town centre, the University of Bedfordshire, and the Power Court area.
Taxi Service to London
We run set price fares into central London from anywhere in our coverage area. Common drops include King's Cross, Euston, Liverpool Street, Canary Wharf, Heathrow, Gatwick, and London City Airport. If you have a meeting in Mayfair or a flight from Stansted, book ahead and we will be outside your door at the time you set.
Our Fleet: Saloon Cars, MPVs and 8 Seater Taxis
We run a mixed fleet so you can pick what suits your trip and your budget.
- Economy Saloon Cars: standard four passenger cars for everyday trips. Clean, comfortable, and the cheapest option in our app.
- Estate Cars: more boot space if you are heading to the airport with luggage or doing a tip run.
- MPVs (5 to 6 seats): good for small families or groups of friends heading out.
- 7 and 8 Seater Taxis: when you are moving a bigger group, a hen do, a stag, or a family airport run.
- Executive and Luxury Cars: Mercedes E Class, BMW 5 Series and similar for weddings, corporate clients, and special occasions.
- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles: side or rear loading wheelchair friendly cars for passengers who need them. Book at least an hour ahead where possible.
Every vehicle in our fleet gets regular safety inspections, deep cleans, and council compliance checks. CCTV is fitted to every car. GPS is on every car. No scruffy mystery cab is going to roll up outside your house.
Airport Taxi Service: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton
Airport runs are where we really earn our reputation. The set price means no nasty surprises if there is traffic on the M25 or the A1M. You book, we quote, that is the price you pay.
We run regular fares to:
- Heathrow Airport from across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire
- Gatwick Airport with set prices regardless of route
- Stansted Airport, probably our most booked airport from Hitchin and Royston
- Luton Airport for short hops from neighbouring towns
- London City Airport for business travellers heading into the Docklands
For the full breakdown of fares and what is included, see our Airport Transfers page.
A few things worth knowing about our airport taxi service:
- Free flight tracking, so if your plane is delayed, the driver waits
- Meet and greet at arrivals available on request
- Child seats and booster seats provided if you ask when booking
- 24/7 booking, including 3am and 4am pickups when nobody else answers the phone
Wheelchair Taxi Service Near Me
Booking a wheelchair taxi service should not be a faff, and it should not cost more than a standard fare. We charge the same price for wheelchair accessible vehicles as we do for regular cars on the same route. Our drivers receive training in safe loading, securing wheelchairs with proper restraints, and helping passengers get comfortable.
If you are booking for an elderly parent, a relative recovering from surgery, or someone with mobility needs, our Wheelchair Taxi service page has full details on what to expect and how to book.
We also run regular hospital trips to Lister, Bedford Hospital, the QEII, and Addenbrooke's, with drivers who know exactly where to drop and pick up at each entrance.
Corporate Taxi Services and Executive Travel
If your business needs reliable travel for staff, clients, or visitors, we run corporate accounts with monthly invoicing, set rates, and priority booking. We work with solicitors, accounting firms, recruitment agencies, and tech companies across Hitchin, Stevenage, Letchworth, and Luton.
Account holders get:
- Set discounted prices on every fare
- Monthly invoicing with itemised statements
- Priority dispatch during peak hours
- Executive cars for client meetings and airport runs
- Direct contact with our office team for last minute changes
Want to set up an account? Visit our Corporate Travel page or ring us directly on 01462 672 672.
24 Hour Taxi Service Near Me: Always On
Phones answered round the clock. Cars on the road round the clock. We do not shut at midnight or fob you off with a recorded message at 3am. Whether it is a late shift, an early flight, a hospital trip, or a night out that has overstayed its welcome, book us and we will come.
Common late and early bookings we see:
- 4am airport runs to Stansted and Luton
- Late shift drops from Lister Hospital and the QEII
- Friday and Saturday night pickups from Hitchin Market Place
- Sunday morning hospital visits
- 6am school holiday airport runs to Heathrow and Gatwick
Safety, Safeguarding and Why Parents Trust Us With School Runs
If you have ever put a child in a taxi on their own, you know the feeling. Same goes for booking a cab for your gran or your dad after a hospital appointment. Trust matters more than price, more than time, more than anything.
Every RUNNUR driver passes a full DBS check before they ever take a fare. On top of that, they sit through safeguarding training that covers how to recognise a passenger in distress, what to do if a child seems unsure, and how to handle a vulnerable adult who needs a bit more time. First aid awareness is part of the basic kit.
For regular school runs, we assign the same driver to the same family wherever possible. Kids get used to one face, parents get one number, and the routine settles in. We do this for around 200 families across Hitchin, Letchworth and Stevenage every term.
Every car has CCTV running. Every car has GPS. You can watch the ride live in the app, send a tracking link to a friend, and the office can see where every vehicle is at any moment. If anything ever feels off, you ring us and we are on it.
How Much Does a Taxi Cost? RUNNUR Prices Explained
We are upfront about pricing. No meter games. No surge nonsense on bank holidays.
Sample fares from Hitchin (subject to time and traffic, full quote shown in app before you confirm):
- Hitchin to Stevenage: around £15 to £20
- Hitchin to Luton Airport: set price from £35
- Hitchin to Stansted Airport: set price from £55
- Hitchin to Heathrow Airport: set price from £75
- Hitchin to Central London: set price from £85
- Hitchin to Gatwick Airport: set price from £100
Account customers receive discounted rates on every fare, plus RideMiles+ on every trip. Local fares within Hitchin or Letchworth start at a flat minimum, which makes short hops simple to budget for.
For an exact quote, open the RUNNUR app, put in your pickup and drop off, and you will see the price before you book. No commitment until you tap confirm. You can also request a quote online.
The RUNNUR App: Cashback, RideMiles+ and Live Tracking
We built the app around the things we wished other cab apps did better.
- Cashback: earn money back on every booking, redeemable in app
- RideMiles+: claim your miles for food, shopping, travel, and more
- Live tracking: see your car move on the map in real time
- Flexible payment: card, cash, Apple Pay, or bank transfer, you pick
- Exclusive deals: regular discount codes and special offers for app users
- Choose your car: economy, premium, or priority, whichever fits the trip
The app is free on both iOS and Android. Most of our regulars switched from phoning the office to using the app within a week of trying it, mainly because the price quoting and live tracking sort out the two things people care about most.
How to Book a Taxi with RUNNUR
Three ways to book, all of them quick:
- App: download RUNNUR, set your pickup and drop off, see your price, confirm. Done.
- Phone: ring 01462 672 672 any time. We answer 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
- Email: send your details to Book@runnur.co.uk. Useful for advance corporate bookings or group trips.
For account customers, the office team can lock in regular bookings such as school runs, weekly hospital trips, or repeat airport transfers, so you do not have to book the same trip twice.
If you have a question, want a quote, or need help with an account, visit our Contact page for all our details.
What Our Customers Say
Real reviews from real RUNNUR customers across our service area:
"Booked them for a 4am Stansted run when our usual taxi cancelled the night before. Car was outside at 3:55am, driver helped with the bags, fixed price, no fuss. Will use again."
— Sarah M, Hitchin"Set up a corporate account for our office a few months back. Easy invoicing, drivers are smart and professional, and the executive cars have been spot on for client airport pickups."
— James T, Stevenage"I use RUNNUR for my hospital appointments at Lister. The drivers are patient, help me in and out of the car, and never rush me. Other firms used to make me feel like a nuisance. These ones do not."
— Margaret K, Letchworth"Cheaper than the airport taxi rank and way more reliable. App told me exactly when the driver was arriving. Got to Luton Airport with twenty minutes to spare."
— Dan P, Luton"Used them for a school run after my car broke down. Same driver every day for two weeks, polite, on time, and my kids actually liked the chat. Lifesaver."
— Priya S, Royston"Booked a wheelchair accessible car for my dad's hospital trip. Driver was trained properly, knew how to secure the chair, and did not charge extra. Hard to find that level of care these days."
— Tom R, BaldockFrequently Asked Questions
How do I book a taxi service near me with RUNNUR?
Three ways: open the RUNNUR app and put in your pickup and drop off, ring 01462 672 672, or email Book@runnur.co.uk. The app gives you a quoted price before you confirm.
Do you run 24 hours?
Yes. Our phones and cars run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including bank holidays and Christmas.
Is RUNNUR cheaper than a black cab?
For longer trips like airport transfers, yes, usually by a fair margin. Local fares are competitive with other minicab firms in Hitchin and the surrounding area. Set prices mean you know the cost before you commit.
Do you do airport transfers from Hitchin?
Yes, we run set price airport transfers to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and London City from Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Royston, Stotfold, Stevenage, and Luton.
Can I get a wheelchair accessible taxi?
Yes. We have wheelchair accessible vehicles in our fleet at no extra cost. Book at least an hour in advance where possible so we can dispatch the right car.
Do you cover Stevenage and Luton?
Yes. We run pickups and drop offs across both Stevenage and Luton, including the train stations, hospitals, business parks, and residential areas.
How do I pay?
You can pay by debit or credit card in the app, cash to the driver, Apple Pay, or bank transfer for account customers.
Do you have an app?
Yes. The RUNNUR app is free on iOS and Android. It includes live tracking, cashback, RideMiles+, and saved payment methods.
Can I set up a corporate account?
Yes. Ring us or email Book@runnur.co.uk to set up a business account with monthly invoicing, discounted rates, and priority booking.
Do you do long distance taxi journeys?
Yes, we cover long distance trips across the UK. Common runs include trips to London, Cambridge, Birmingham, and Manchester. Get a set price quote in the app or by phone.
Book Your Taxi Service Near Me Today
When you need a taxi service near me in Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Royston, Stotfold, Stevenage, Luton, or London, RUNNUR is one tap, one call, or one email away. Set prices, licensed drivers, GPS tracked cars, and an app that pays you back every time you ride.
Ring 01462 672 672, email Book@runnur.co.uk, or download the RUNNUR app and book in under a minute. We run when you need us to run, day or night, every day of the year.