Licensed taxi hire across 5,063 UK locations

Hire a Taxi — Any Journey, Any Time

Joe Maxi makes taxi hire simple. Licensed local drivers across the UK — fixed fares agreed upfront, no surge pricing, available 24/7. Hire a taxi now or book in advance.

What can you hire a taxi for?

Joe Maxi covers every type of taxi hire — from a quick local trip to a full-day executive hire.

Standard taxi hire

Hire a licensed local taxi for any journey — town centre, station, hospital, shopping. Book now or in advance.

Book a taxi

Airport taxi hire

Hire a taxi to or from any UK airport. Fixed fares, flight tracking, meet & greet available.

Book airport taxi

Long distance taxi hire

Hire a taxi for intercity journeys across the UK. Fixed price agreed upfront — no meter running.

Book long distance

Executive taxi hire

Hire a professional executive taxi or chauffeur for corporate travel, client meetings, and VIP transfers.

Book executive taxi

Group taxi hire

Hire multiple taxis for a group — weddings, stag dos, hen parties, sporting events. Book for the whole party.

Book group taxis

Advance taxi hire

Hire a taxi in advance for any date and time. Your driver is confirmed ahead of your journey — no last-minute stress.

Book in advance

Why hire a taxi with Joe Maxi?

The UK's fairest taxi hire platform — licensed drivers, fixed fares, zero commission.

Licensed drivers only

Every taxi you hire through Joe Maxi is driven by a licensed, DBS-checked driver with hire and reward insurance.

Fixed fares, no surge

Hire a taxi and agree your fare upfront. Joe Maxi never applies surge pricing — not on weekends, not on bank holidays, not ever.

Available 24/7

Hire a taxi at any time — 4am airport runs, midnight pickups, early morning commutes. Joe Maxi drivers are available around the clock.

Rated & reviewed

Every driver you hire through Joe Maxi is rated by passengers. See their score before you travel.

3,000++ UK locations

Hire a taxi across 3,000++ UK towns, cities, and villages. From London to the Scottish Highlands — Joe Maxi has local drivers.

Instant booking

Hire a taxi in seconds. No phone queues, no waiting on hold. Available drivers are notified the moment you submit your booking.

Taxi hire questions answered

How do I hire a taxi in the UK?

Register free on Joe Maxi, enter your pickup address and destination, choose your date and time, and tap "Send Me a Taxi". Licensed local drivers are notified instantly.

Can I hire a taxi for a full day?

Yes. Joe Maxi supports full-day taxi hire. Discuss your requirements directly with your driver when they accept your booking — many drivers are happy to accommodate full-day or multi-stop hire.

Is there surge pricing when I hire a taxi with Joe Maxi?

No. Joe Maxi never applies surge pricing. Your fare is agreed directly with your licensed driver before the journey begins.

Can I hire a taxi in advance?

Yes. Joe Maxi supports advance bookings. Enter your preferred date and time and your driver will be confirmed ahead of your journey — no last-minute stress.

Can I hire a wheelchair accessible taxi?

Yes. Toggle the wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) option when booking on Joe Maxi and you will be matched with a suitably equipped licensed driver.

How much does it cost to hire a taxi in the UK?

Taxi hire costs vary by distance and location. Joe Maxi takes zero commission from drivers — meaning more competitive fares. Your fare is agreed directly with your driver, with no surge pricing.

Can I hire a taxi for a group?

Yes. Make multiple bookings for your group through Joe Maxi. Each booking connects you with an available licensed driver. Select your passenger count (up to 8) when booking.

What is the difference between taxi hire and private hire?

Hackney carriages (black cabs) can be hailed on the street. Private hire vehicles must be pre-booked. Joe Maxi works with both licence types — all journeys are pre-booked through the platform, making it suitable for both taxi and private hire.

Ready to hire a taxi?

Register free and hire a licensed local taxi across the UK — fixed fares, no surge pricing, available 24/7.