Sandwich, Kent luxury transport: executive cars, hourly hire and journeys across the UK

What exclusive transport means

Exclusive means the car is yours. Nobody else is picked up on the way, the route and the stops are the ones you booked, and the fare covers the whole vehicle, quoted before you confirm.

For occasions the usual choice is the executive class, which seats up to four with two or three large cases. With more guests, the MPV takes six people and four or more cases.

Special occasions in and around Sandwich, Kent

A wedding party leaving a house on the Bay, guests travelling in from Ash or Wingham, a couple heading to London for a celebration dinner: the car arrives at the agreed time, the driver opens the door and the day runs to your timetable rather than a train's.

Book as soon as the date is set, and tell us any times that cannot move, such as a ceremony, a photographer or a table booking. If the evening may run late, a car kept by the hour is simpler than a fixed return time.

A car and driver by the hour or by the day

As-directed hire keeps the car and driver with you for as long as you need, charged by the hour or for the full day. It suits a golf day with clubs to collect from the hotel and a dinner afterwards, a London trip with a matinee and some shopping, or a day of visits across the county.

On an ordinary transfer, the driver waits 10 minutes at your address free of charge, and longer waiting can be added. With as-directed hire, waiting is simply part of the booking.

Long-distance journeys from Sandwich, Kent

Long-distance means anything beyond the airport run: central London, another UK city, a wedding in the Midlands, a funeral in the North or a parent moving to be nearer family. The car leaves on the A256 or the A257 for the A2 and the M2, and the fare is agreed before it sets off.

The fixed fare does not change with traffic, roadworks or a diversion, which matters on a five-hour drive. Tell us at the booking stage about any stop you want, so it is part of the plan from the start; a stop added on the way can be charged.

For a long trip, choose the car by comfort as well as luggage. An executive saloon is the more relaxing choice for several hours on the road, and an estate gives more boot space when you are moving belongings.

Golf days on the Sandwich links

A day at Royal St George's or Prince's can start in London. A car can collect a group from a London hotel in the morning, wait while they play, and take them back after dinner at the clubhouse, all on one as-directed booking.

Clubs, shoes and a change of clothes take more room than people expect. Count the golf bags when you book; for four players with full bags, an MPV or two cars may be the comfortable answer. If you are staying at The Lodge at Prince's, give it as the start or finish of the day.

Cruise ports: Dover and Southampton

Dover's two cruise terminals at the Western Docks are the nearer option from Sandwich, south along the A256. Southampton, with five cruise terminals spread between its Eastern and Western Docks, is a much longer drive round the M25 and down the M3.

Cruise luggage needs room. An estate takes three or four large cases and an MPV four or more, with up to six passengers. Give the ship's name and the terminal when you book, and book the return for the morning the ship is due back.

Choosing the right car

Every booking states the class of car. As a guide:

• Executive saloon: up to 4 passengers and 2 to 3 large cases, for occasions and business
• Saloon: up to 4 passengers and 2 large cases, for couples and light luggage
• Estate: up to 4 passengers and 3 to 4 large cases, for cruises and long stays
• MPV: up to 6 passengers and 4 or more large cases, for families and groups

Booking, payment and changes

Book online for an instant fixed fare, or call 01843 247247, message on WhatsApp or send an email. Online payment covers cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna and Revolut, and the code ExpressTravelKent gives 10% off. Bookings are taken for any hour of any day.

Cancelling more than 24 hours before the pickup costs nothing. Between 6 and 24 hours up to half the fare can be charged, and under 6 hours, or once the car is on its way, the full fare may be due. Parking fees and tolls on the route can be added where they apply.