Royal Cars Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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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

Users describe positive interactions with staff, frequently noting that drivers are exceptionally polite,... See more

Service

People report positive experiences with service, highlighting courteous, helpful drivers who arrive... See more

Delivery service

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of delivery service, noting that cars frequently arrive on time or... See more

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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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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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Car arrived in plenty of time and was very helpful when we had to make a u turn after a minute because of a forgotten item. Lovely clean car, relaxing drive. Thank you

21 October 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our driver was very pleasant

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.

15 October 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

There was a blockage en route and…

There was a blockage en route and instead of turning and trying to find an alternative route, which was possible (I discovered afterwards). I had to get out and walk for 12 minutes with a heavy bag. The driver still charged me full price.

13 October 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

App is misguiding both users and drivers

I have used Royal cars a lot in the past and they were always reliable. Last week I ordered a car at Oxford station using the App. It pulled up within 4 minutes, right in front of me. Super I thought. Two people got out and the app flashed saying the car was changed and now 20 minutes away. Someone else got into the car in front of me and drove off.

I then watched as the newly allocated car drove into Oxford and was three streets away saying 11 minutes to get to me. It then turned south and headed out of the city towards the ring round and went back to 19 minutes to arrive. At that point I cancelled. 20 minutes standing in the rain and the prospect of a further 20. No thanks.

These folks used to be great but the App is crippling them. Why would a driver already in the city centre head out only to come back in. There were no road blocks, traffic or issues. It was 8pm.

I wrote a nice letter of complaint and heard nothing back. No apology. Nothing. That says it all.

I won't use them again. My husband is infinitely more reliable.

8 October 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic driver

Fantastic driver, had a great conversation about the dysfunctional management of Oxford traffic, we agreed on all points.Also he got me to my appointment on time as all buses were stuck in the gridlocked traffic.

7 October 2026
Unprompted review

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