Quick Summary
A taxi to Park Plaza London Riverbank (SE1 7TJ) costs £58 from London City, £78 from Heathrow, £88 from Stansted, £89 from Luton, £94 from Gatwick and £100 from Southend for a saloon car, all-in. London City is the closest airport at 9 miles. A fixed fare with LondonAirport-Taxi.com includes meet and greet inside arrivals, flight tracking, 60 minutes of free waiting and drop-off at the hotel entrance, 24/7 from all six London airports.
At-a-Glance Answer (Taxi to Park Plaza Riverbank by Airport)
The cost of a taxi to Park Plaza London Riverbank depends on which London airport you land at. The hotel is at 18 Albert Embankment (SE1 7TJ) in Lambeth, on the South Bank. The cheapest airport is London City at £58, and Heathrow, where most international flights land, is £78. Every fare below is a fixed saloon price for up to 3 passengers, confirmed before you book. South Bank addresses are priced on their own route, so fares here are the same as for our other South Bank hotel guides, such as Park Plaza County Hall.
Taxi to Park Plaza Riverbank: Fares from All Six London Airports
| From airport | Miles | Typical time | Saloon fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City (LCY) — closest | 9 | 25–40 mins | £58 |
| Heathrow (LHR) | 20 | 45–80 mins | £78 |
| Stansted (STN) | 37 | 60–90 mins | £88 |
| Luton (LTN) | 36 | 55–85 mins | £89 |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 30 | 55–85 mins | £94 |
| Southend (SEN) | 40 | 70–95 mins | £100 |
Fares are all-in checkout prices for a saloon (up to 3 passengers and 3 bags) at the time of writing; your exact fare is shown before you pay. Journey times are typical and vary with traffic. For every vehicle and route, see our Heathrow taxi prices and London City taxi prices pages.
Where Is Park Plaza Riverbank, and Which Airport Is Closest?
Park Plaza London Riverbank is at 18 Albert Embankment, Lambeth (SE1 7TJ), on the south bank of the Thames between Lambeth Bridge and Vauxhall Bridge, looking across the river towards Westminster. It is a large modern hotel of around 645 rooms over 17 floors. The nearest station is Vauxhall (Victoria line and National Rail), about a 9-minute walk; Lambeth North is around 14 minutes on foot.
- London City: 9 miles, typically 25–40 minutes, £58 for a saloon.
- Heathrow: 20 miles, typically 45–80 minutes, £78 for a saloon.
- Stansted: 37 miles, typically 60–90 minutes, £88 for a saloon.
- Luton: 36 miles, typically 55–85 minutes, £89 for a saloon.
- Gatwick: 30 miles, typically 55–85 minutes, £94 for a saloon.
- Southend: 40 miles, typically 70–95 minutes, £100 for a saloon.
Why Take a Taxi to Park Plaza Riverbank Instead of the Train?
Vauxhall station is the closest rail link, but it is still a walk of around 9 minutes along the embankment with your cases, and reaching Vauxhall from Heathrow, Stansted or Luton means at least one change. A pre-booked taxi avoids all of that:
- Door to door: your driver drops you at the hotel entrance.
- Fixed fare: the price is set when you book and does not change with traffic or demand.
- Meet and greet: your driver waits inside arrivals with a name board and tracks your flight.
- One vehicle for everyone: for conference and tour groups, one booking replaces several tickets.
- Any hour: 24/7, including early and late flights when trains are not running.
For a full comparison of train, coach and taxi, see our guides to the cheapest way into London from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton.
Vehicle Options and Group Travel to Park Plaza Riverbank
Using Heathrow as the example, here is what each vehicle costs to Park Plaza Riverbank. Other airports follow the same pattern above their saloon fare.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Bags | From Heathrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 3 | £78 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | £84 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | £103 |
| MPV | 5 | 4 | £100 |
| 7-seat MPV | 6 | 5 | £113 |
| 8-seat MPV | 7 | 7 | £133 |
| Executive MPV | 8 | 7 | £163 |
The executive MPV takes up to 8 passengers. Groups of 9 to 16 book online as two vehicles travelling together. For a single minibus or a larger group, ask us on WhatsApp or see our minibus hire page. Child seats are free of charge, maximum two per car, and fit in MPVs and larger vehicles. Book them in advance.
What’s Included and Waiting Time
Every fixed fare to Park Plaza Riverbank includes meet and greet inside the arrivals hall with a name board, real-time flight tracking and the airport’s pick-up charges. You get 60 minutes of free waiting from the time your flight actually lands, at every airport. There is no night surcharge: the price you book is the price you pay.
Hotels Near Park Plaza Riverbank
Riverbank is one of three Park Plaza hotels on this stretch of the South Bank, all served at fixed fares: see Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, Park Plaza County Hall and the London Marriott County Hall.
Other Airport Guides
For full pricing and the vehicle fleet, see our Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Southend airport taxi pages. Leaving from the hotel? Our UK airport drop-off charges compared guide explains the forecourt fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Heathrow to Park Plaza Riverbank?
£78 for a saloon car carrying up to 3 passengers.
The hotel is about 20 miles from Heathrow, typically 45–80 minutes. An estate is £84, an executive car £103, an MPV for up to 5 passengers £100 and a 7-seat MPV for 6 passengers £113. The fare is fixed and includes meet and greet and 60 minutes of free waiting.
Which London airport is closest to Park Plaza Riverbank?
London City, at about 9 miles.
A saloon from London City costs £58 and typically takes 25–40 minutes. Heathrow, where most international flights land, is £78.
How much is a taxi to Park Plaza Riverbank from Gatwick, Stansted or Luton?
£94 from Gatwick, £88 from Stansted and £89 from Luton, for a saloon.
Typical journey times are 55–85 minutes from Gatwick, 60–90 from Stansted and 55–85 from Luton. Larger vehicles are available from every airport.
How much is a taxi from Southend Airport to Park Plaza Riverbank?
£100 for a saloon car.
It is about 40 miles, typically 70–95 minutes. The fare includes meet and greet and 60 minutes of free waiting from landing.
Where exactly is Park Plaza Riverbank, and where will the taxi drop me?
At 18 Albert Embankment, SE1 7TJ. Your driver drops you at the hotel entrance.
By public transport, the usual routes end at Vauxhall station, around a 9-minute walk away, and most airports need at least one change to get there.
Is a taxi to Park Plaza Riverbank better than the train?
With luggage, for a group or on an early or late flight, usually yes.
The train can be cheaper for one person travelling light. A fixed-fare taxi takes you door to door with no changes, and one vehicle covers the whole group.
Can I book a taxi from Park Plaza Riverbank back to the airport?
Yes, return trips to every London airport are booked the same way, at a fixed fare.
Your driver collects you from the hotel entrance at the time you choose. Allow extra time in weekday rush hours.
What if we are a group of 8 or more?
Up to 8 passengers fit in one executive MPV, £163 from Heathrow. Groups of 9 to 16 book online as two vehicles travelling together.
If you would rather have a single minibus, ask us on WhatsApp for a quote.
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Summary: Booking Your Taxi to Park Plaza Riverbank
A taxi to Park Plaza London Riverbank costs £58 from London City, £78 from Heathrow, £88 from Stansted, £89 from Luton, £94 from Gatwick and £100 from Southend for a saloon, with larger vehicles at every airport. You get a fixed price, meet and greet inside arrivals, flight tracking, 60 minutes of free waiting and drop-off at the hotel entrance, 24/7. Get your fixed fare to Park Plaza Riverbank from any London airport.
