MPV Taxi in Southampton

An MPV taxi is the five or six seat people carrier that sits between a saloon and a minivan, and it is the most versatile vehicle in our fleet. Six adults with luggage, or four adults and two child seats, fit comfortably, which makes it the default choice for families and airport runs.

Passengers
Up to 6
Luggage
3 large + 2 cabin
Child seats
Up to 2 fitted free
Wheelchair
Not suitable

MPV Taxi in Southampton

Every mpv booking is priced for the actual pickup, passenger count and luggage, so the specification below is what you should match against your own journey before we quote.

How this differs from our service pages

Where our minibus and group page covers groups, this page covers the single vehicle middle ground: the MPV, its six seats, its real luggage capacity, and why it is often the cheapest way to move five or six people.

SpecificationDetail
Seats5 or 6 passenger seats plus the driver
Luggage capacity3 large hold cases plus 2 cabin bags, with the rear seats up
Seats folded5 to 6 cabin bags, or 2 extra hold cases
Child seatsUp to 2 fitted free of charge
EntrySliding rear doors, useful on a narrow street
Air conditioningYes, with rear vents
Wheelchair accessNot available, an accessible taxi is required
Best forA family of five or six, cruise luggage, golf clubs
Waiting time15 minutes local, 60 minutes on airport arrivals

Ideal for

  • A family of five or six travelling with several hold bags
  • Cruise passengers with two large cases each
  • Airport transfers where the saloon boot is simply too small
  • Groups of four adults who want legroom without paying for a minibus

Fares on request

Every journey is a single fixed fare quoted before you book, whatever the traffic does on the day. Call us with your passenger count, luggage and pickup point and we will confirm the exact price.

+44 2380 333 000

MPV Taxi Questions

Common questions about our mpv taxi service in Southampton.

An MPV taxi carries five or six passengers plus the driver depending on the model, so it suits a family of five or six, or four adults and two children. Six adults with large cases is the practical maximum, and anything beyond that needs a minivan.

Usually yes, and it is also simpler because everyone travels together. For five or six people going to the same place, a single MPV is normally cheaper than booking two cars, and it removes the coordination headache that comes with it.

With the rear seats up, three large hold cases plus two cabin bags is realistic. For a cruise with two cases per person in a party of four that is comfortable, and we can fit a boot liner on request to protect the interior.

Yes, up to two child seats can be fitted free of charge, which is the other reason families choose an MPV over a saloon. Tell us the ages of the children when you book so we send the right seat types.

Yes, the rear doors slide rather than swing, which makes a big difference on a narrow Southampton street or in a busy car park. It also means the driver is not blocking a pavement while passengers and bags get out.

No, an MPV cannot take a wheelchair. If you need accessible transport, book our wheelchair accessible taxi instead, which has the ramp or hoist fitted and is designed around the chair rather than around luggage space.

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