Quick Summary
A taxi to the Park Plaza County Hall on the South Bank costs from £45 from London City Airport (the closest), £70 from Heathrow, Gatwick or Luton, £78 from Stansted, and £95 from Southend, for a saloon car. The hotel is at 1 Addington Street (SE1 7RY) by Waterloo, behind the London Eye, so every fare is a Central London transfer. A fixed-fare taxi with LondonAirport‑Taxi.com means meet-and-greet inside arrivals, real-time flight tracking, and door-to-door delivery to the hotel entrance — no surge pricing, no luggage on the Tube. Rated 4.9/5 across 450+ reviews, available 24/7 from all six London airports.
At-a-Glance Answer (Taxi to Park Plaza County Hall by Airport)
The cost of a taxi to the Park Plaza County Hall depends on which London airport you fly into. The hotel is at 1 Addington Street, South Bank (SE1 7RY), by Waterloo station and behind the London Eye, just south of Westminster Bridge, so all six airports route to the same central destination. London City is closest and cheapest at £45; Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton are £70; Stansted £78; and Southend £95, all for a saloon car at a fixed fare. Each airport is listed below with its distance, journey time and fare. For the full vehicle range, see our Heathrow taxi prices and London City taxi prices pages.
Taxi to Park Plaza County Hall — Fares from All Six London Airports
| From Airport | Distance | Journey Time | Saloon Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City (LCY) — closest | 7 miles | 25–40 mins | £45 |
| Heathrow (LHR) | 15 miles | 45–80 mins | £70 |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 26 miles | 55–85 mins | £70 |
| Luton (LTN) | 32 miles | 50–80 mins | £70 |
| Stansted (STN) | 38 miles | 60–90 mins | £78 |
| Southend (SEN) | 42 miles | 75–95 mins | £95 |
All fares above are fixed-price saloon rates confirmed at booking, covering up to 3 passengers and 2 large bags. Estates, executive cars and larger MPVs are available at each airport — for the full fleet and exact pricing see the relevant airport prices page. Free baby and child seats are available on request via our taxi with baby seat service.
Where Is Park Plaza County Hall, and Which Airport Is Closest?
The Park Plaza County Hall is at 1 Addington Street (SE1 7RY), on the South Bank just south of Westminster Bridge, behind the London Eye and a short walk from Waterloo station. A four-star, family-friendly hotel of 399 rooms across 14 floors that opened in 2008, it sits opposite the historic County Hall building and is a sister hotel to the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge a few yards away. Note this is the Park Plaza-branded hotel; the separate Marriott hotel inside the County Hall building is a different property nearby.
- London City Airport is the closest at around 7 miles, the cheapest and quickest taxi at £45 in 25–40 minutes — convenient for business travellers.
- Heathrow (15 miles, £70) handles most international arrivals, typically 45–80 minutes via the A4/M4 into central London.
- Gatwick and Luton are both £70, fixed by route rather than distance.
- Stansted (£78) and Southend (£95) are furthest, used mainly for low-cost European routes.
Why Take a Taxi to Park Plaza County Hall Instead of the Train or Tube?
The hotel is a short walk from Waterloo, but a taxi still wins for an airport arrival with luggage:
- Door-to-door to the hotel entrance — no walking up York Road from Waterloo or through the South Bank crowds with cases.
- Fixed fare, no surge — your price is locked at booking regardless of traffic or demand, unlike Uber.
- Meet-and-greet inside arrivals — your driver waits with a name board and tracks your flight, so a delay does not cost you the car.
- One vehicle for the group — for families visiting the London Eye and South Bank attractions, one fixed-fare vehicle beats multiple tickets plus an onward taxi.
- Late or early flights covered — 24/7 service when the Tube and most trains have stopped.
For a full comparison of train, Tube, Elizabeth line and taxi from each airport, see our cheapest-way guides for Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton.
Vehicle Options & Group Travel to Park Plaza County Hall
As a family-friendly riverside hotel popular with sightseers, the Park Plaza County Hall sees many group arrivals. Using the Heathrow-to-Central-London fares as a representative example (other airports follow the same ladder):
| Vehicle & Use Case | Seats | Luggage | Heathrow → Park Plaza County Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon — couples/solo | 3 | 2 large + 2 cabin | £70 |
| Estate — extra luggage | 4 | 4 large + cabin | £78 |
| Executive — business/premium | 4 | 2 large + 2 cabin | £90 |
| MPV / 6-seater — families | 6 | 6 large | £92 |
| 8-seater minibus — groups | 8 | Group & luggage | £115 |
Fares from other airports follow the same vehicle ladder above their saloon base — for exact figures see Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or Southend prices.
What's Included & Waiting Time at Each Airport
Every fixed fare to the Park Plaza County Hall includes meet-and-greet inside the arrivals hall with a name board, all tolls and the London congestion charge where applicable, real-time flight monitoring, and free child seats on request. Complimentary waiting time differs by airport:
- Heathrow: 60 minutes free waiting time from the moment you land — useful for long-haul arrivals with passport queues and baggage reclaim.
- Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Southend: 30 minutes free waiting time from landing.
There is no night surcharge at any airport — the price you book is the price you pay, whatever time your flight arrives.
Hotels Near Park Plaza County Hall
The Park Plaza County Hall sits in the heart of the South Bank, with several landmark hotels close by, all served at fixed fares. A few yards away is its sister hotel Park Plaza Westminster, and opposite is the Marriott in the historic County Hall building. Further east towards London Bridge is The Shard, and across the river is The Savoy on the Strand.
Other UK Airport & Route Guides
For airport-area accommodation rather than central London, see our Heathrow hotels near the airport guide. For full pricing and the vehicle fleet, see the Heathrow and London City prices pages, or the Heathrow Airport taxi service hub. For forecourt fees on return journeys, see our UK airport drop-off charges compared guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi to Park Plaza County Hall from Heathrow?
A taxi from Heathrow to the Park Plaza County Hall costs £70 for a saloon car carrying up to 3 passengers and 2 large bags. The hotel is at 1 Addington Street on the South Bank by Waterloo, around 15 miles from Heathrow, and the journey takes 45 to 80 minutes depending on traffic on the A4 and M4 into central London. Estate cars are £78, executive cars £90, 6-seater MPVs £92, and 8-seater minibuses £115. Every fare is fixed at booking with no surge pricing, and includes meet and greet inside arrivals, real-time flight tracking, and 60 minutes of free waiting time at Heathrow.
Which London airport is closest to Park Plaza County Hall?
London City Airport is closest to the Park Plaza County Hall at around 7 miles, making it both the cheapest and quickest option at £45 for a saloon in 25 to 40 minutes. The hotel is on the South Bank by Waterloo, and London City sits in the Royal Docks to the east, so the journey is shorter than from the western and northern airports. This makes London City a convenient choice for business travellers heading to the hotel, while Heathrow at 15 miles handles most international arrivals.
How much is a taxi to Park Plaza County Hall from Gatwick, Luton or Stansted?
A taxi to the Park Plaza County Hall costs £70 from Gatwick (26 miles, 55 to 85 minutes), £70 from Luton (32 miles, 50 to 80 minutes), and £78 from Stansted (38 miles, 60 to 90 minutes), all for a saloon car. Gatwick and Luton match Heathrow's £70 fixed fare despite being further, because pricing is fixed by route rather than purely by distance. All fares include meet and greet inside arrivals, flight tracking, and 30 minutes of free waiting time at these airports, with larger vehicles available at each.
How much is a taxi to Park Plaza County Hall from Southend?
A taxi from Southend Airport to the Park Plaza County Hall costs £95 for a saloon car, covering the 42-mile journey in 75 to 95 minutes via the A127 and A13. Southend is the furthest of the six London airports from the South Bank, which is reflected in the higher fixed fare. Estate cars and larger MPVs are available for groups and extra luggage. The fare includes meet and greet inside arrivals, real-time flight tracking, all tolls, and 30 minutes of free waiting time from the moment you land, with no night surcharge whatever time you arrive.
Where exactly is Park Plaza County Hall and where will the taxi drop me?
The Park Plaza County Hall is at 1 Addington Street, postcode SE1 7RY, on the South Bank just south of Westminster Bridge, behind the London Eye. This is the Park Plaza-branded hotel, a sister to the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge a few yards away, and is a different property from the Marriott hotel inside the historic County Hall building nearby. Your driver delivers you directly to the hotel entrance, so there is no walk from a station with luggage. The nearest station is Waterloo, about 5 minutes' walk away, but a taxi takes you straight to the door, which is the main advantage when arriving with luggage after a flight.
Is a taxi to Park Plaza County Hall better than the train or Tube?
A taxi is usually better for an arrival at the Park Plaza County Hall because it delivers you door to door with no need to walk up York Road from Waterloo or through the South Bank crowds with cases. While the train or Elizabeth line can be cheaper for a solo traveller, a fixed-fare taxi wins on convenience, especially for families visiting the London Eye and South Bank attractions, where one vehicle beats multiple tickets plus an onward taxi from the station. A taxi also runs 24/7 for late or early flights when the Tube has stopped, and the fare is fixed regardless of traffic.
Can I book a taxi from Park Plaza County Hall back to the airport?
Yes, return journeys from the Park Plaza County Hall to any London airport are equally easy to book at the same fixed fare. Your driver collects you from the hotel entrance at your chosen time, which is useful for early-morning departures when you need certainty rather than waiting for a Tube or hailing a cab on the South Bank. Allow extra time during weekday peak hours, when central London traffic can add to the journey. The same vehicle range applies, so you can book a saloon, executive car or MPV for the return depending on your group and luggage.
Is a pre-booked taxi to Park Plaza County Hall cheaper than Uber?
A pre-booked fixed-fare taxi is more predictable than Uber and often cheaper overall for an airport run to the Park Plaza County Hall. Uber applies surge pricing during peak times, late evenings and bad weather, and since 2 January 2026 London Uber and Bolt fares include 20 percent VAT. A pre-booked LondonAirport-Taxi.com fare does not change with demand, includes meet and greet inside arrivals with a name board, and tracks your flight so a delay does not cost you the booking. For families and groups arriving together, the certainty of a fixed price and a driver waiting for you is usually worth more than chasing a variable app fare.
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Summary: Booking Your Taxi to Park Plaza County Hall
A taxi to the Park Plaza County Hall on the South Bank costs from £45 from London City (the closest airport), £70 from Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton, £78 from Stansted, and £95 from Southend for a saloon, with larger vehicles available at every airport. Because the hotel is a central riverside address by the London Eye and Waterloo, a taxi delivers you straight to the entrance with no luggage on the Tube — fixed price, meet-and-greet inside arrivals, flight tracking, and 60 minutes free waiting at Heathrow (30 minutes elsewhere). LondonAirport‑Taxi.com is licensed, rated 4.9/5 across 450+ reviews, and runs 24/7 from all six London airports. Comparing options? See our cheapest-way guides for Heathrow and Gatwick, or nearby South Bank hotels like its sister Park Plaza Westminster and the County Hall Marriott. Book your taxi to the Park Plaza County Hall online now for an instant fixed-price quote from any airport.
