Cambridge's Independent Private Hire & Taxi Service

Five Star Service. Every Journey.

Professional, comfortable and reliable travel across Cambridge and beyond. Pre-book your journey today.

Professional Private HirePre-Booked JourneysLocal Cambridge ServiceAirport TransfersReliable ServiceEasy Booking

About Us

Two drivers. One idea. A better way to do taxis.

Five Star Taxis Cambridge was started by two local taxi drivers who felt that something was missing from the taxi industry.

We want to build something local, personal and honest: a company where drivers are respected, customers are valued and real people care about getting things right.

Read our story
01Independent by choice
02Local by nature
03Driven by people

Airport Transfers

Airport Transfers

Get a quote for your airport transfer. Coverage is confirmed at the time of booking.

Airport transfer details

Fleet

Comfortable Vehicles

From saloons to 8-passenger multi seaters, electric and wheelchair accessible vehicles.

See the fleet

Business

Business Travel

Corporate travel, regular bookings, business accounts and invoices / receipts.

Business travel

Reviews

Customer Feedback

Formerly Sawston Taxis

Where It All Began

Five Star Taxis Cambridge was originally known as Sawston Taxis, covering the south of Cambridge. Our goal was simple: to give South Cambridge a quality service. Here is a snippet of the reviews we received from then.

How it works

Three Simple Steps

01

Book Your Journey

Tell us where and when you need to travel.

02

Receive Confirmation

We confirm the details of your booking.

03

Enjoy Your Journey

Sit back and enjoy a comfortable journey.

Ready to Book Your Journey?

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About Us

Independent by choice. Local by nature.

Built by drivers, for drivers, with customers at the heart of everything we do.

Our Story

Two drivers. One idea. A better way to do taxis.

Five Star Taxis Cambridge was started by two local taxi drivers who felt that something was missing from the taxi industry.

After years of working as self-employed drivers for larger companies, we’ve seen first-hand how hard drivers work. They’re the people meeting customers, driving the roads, dealing with the traffic and making sure people get home safely — yet too often, self-employed drivers are the ones who feel the pressure the most and have the least say in how things are run.

At the same time, we felt that customers were losing something too. The personal service that comes from dealing with a genuine local taxi company was becoming harder to find.

So, we decided to do something about it.

We opened Five Star Taxis Cambridge to create an independent taxi company that works differently — one built by drivers, for drivers, and with customers at the heart of everything we do.

We’re not looking to become another huge corporate company. We want to build something local, personal and honest. A company where drivers are respected, customers are valued and everyone knows there are real people behind the business who genuinely care about getting things right.

We know Cambridge. We know the taxi industry. And we know what it’s like to sit behind the wheel and provide the service our customers rely on.

Whether you’re travelling across Cambridge, heading to the airport, going to work, meeting friends or simply getting home, our aim is simple:

Good drivers. Good service. A good local taxi company.

That’s why we started Five Star Taxis Cambridge.

Independent by choice. Local by nature. Driven by people.

Why Choose Five Star?

Why Choose Five Star?

Professional Service

Professional, courteous and dependable service.

Easy Pre-Booking

Book easily online or by phone.

Comfortable Vehicles

Comfortable vehicles for every journey.

Reliable Communication

Clear booking confirmation and communication.

Airport Transfers

Convenient, pre-booked airport travel.

Local Cambridge Knowledge

Local knowledge across Cambridge and the surrounding area.

Business Travel

Flexible travel for business schedules.

Customer-Focused Service

A service focused on your journey from booking to arrival.

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Services

Journeys, Made Simple.

Pre-booked local journeys, airport runs, business travel and more.

Local

Your Local Taxi Service in Cambridge

Pre-booked private hire across Cambridge and the surrounding areas, including:

Cambridge City Centre

Cambridge Railway Station

Cambridge North

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Cambridge South

Nearby Villages

Business Districts

Universities & Colleges

How it works

Three Simple Steps

01

Book Your Journey

Tell us where and when you need to travel.

02

Receive Confirmation

We confirm the details of your booking.

03

Enjoy Your Journey

Sit back and enjoy a comfortable journey.

Ready to Book Your Journey?

Book your journey with Five Star today.

Airport Transfers

Airport Transfers, Pre-Booked.

Comfortable, pre-booked transfers to and from airports. Coverage is confirmed at the time of booking.

Airports

Choose Your Airport

Stansted Airport

Quote on request.

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Heathrow Airport

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Gatwick Airport

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Luton Airport

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London City Airport

Quote on request.

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What to expect

Simple, Pre-Booked Airport Travel

01

Pre-Booked

Reserve your transfer in advance so your journey is arranged before you travel.

02

Flight Details

Add your flight number when you book so we have the details we need.

03

Return Journeys

Need a ride home too? Choose a return journey on the booking form.

04

Groups & Luggage

Larger vehicles are available on request. Capacity is confirmed at booking.

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Fleet

Comfortable Vehicles, Every Journey.

Saloon, executive, estate, multi seater (up to 8 passengers), electric and wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Not sure?

Tell Us What You Need

Let us know your passengers, luggage and any accessibility requirements and we will confirm the right vehicle at booking.

Ready to Book Your Journey?

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Business

Business Travel, Made Easy.

Reliable travel for teams, staff and clients, with flexible bookings around your schedule.

Business services

How We Help Your Business

01

Corporate Travel

02

Regular Bookings

03

Airport Transfers

04

Client Transportation

05

Business Accounts

06

Invoices / Receipts

07

Multiple Passengers

Why Five Star

Flexible Travel for Business Schedules

Professional Service

Professional, courteous and dependable service.

Reliable Communication

Clear booking confirmation and communication.

Business Travel

Flexible travel for business schedules.

Customer-Focused Service

A service focused on your journey from booking to arrival.

Ready to Book Your Journey?

Book your journey with Five Star today.

For Drivers

Drive for people who have sat in your seat.

Five Star Taxis Cambridge was started by two local private hire drivers. We are building an independent company where drivers are respected, heard and treated like people, not numbers.

Why drive with us

A local taxi company that works for its Drivers.

We spent years driving for bigger companies. Five Star is the company we wished they had been.

Run by Private Hire Drivers

Our founders are Private Hire Drivers, so the people running the company know the job first-hand.

A Real Voice

Tell us what works and what doesn't. Self-employed drivers too often have the least say, and we want to change that.

Planned, Pre-Booked Work

Airport transfers, business travel and pre-booked journeys give you work you can plan around.

Answered 24/7

There is always someone on the line to help, day or night.

Proud Of The Service

Customers choose us for clean, comfortable vehicles and professional service. We back drivers who care about both.

Local, Not Corporate

We are not trying to become a huge company. We are building something local, personal and honest.

The work

Journeys you will be taking customers on.

The difference

Better treatment shouldn't be rare.

Most drivers are not asking for much. Here is what we think they deserve, and what we are building.

Too often

  • You are a number on a screen.
  • Calls go unanswered when you need help.
  • Decisions are made without asking the people doing the driving.
  • Good work goes unnoticed.

At Five Star

  • You are known by name.
  • Your calls are answered 24/7.
  • Your feedback is wanted and acted on.
  • Good drivers are recognised and respected.

How to join

Four steps to your first job.

1

Get in touch

Just call 01223 315315. We pick up 24/7.

2

Have a chat

We talk about your experience, your vehicle and what you are looking for.

3

Check your documents

We go through your licence and the paperwork needed to get you started.

4

Start driving

Once everything is in place, you are on the road with Five Star.

Apply

Ready to drive with us?

No forms, no CV and no waiting for a callback. Just pick up the phone and call us.

What you will need

✓A valid private hire or hackney carriage driver licence, or be on your way to getting one.
✓The right to work in the UK.
✓A well-kept vehicle that meets local licensing standards.
✓Good knowledge of Cambridge and the surrounding area.
✓A friendly, professional attitude with every customer.

Call Charlie or Holly Directly

Skip the paperwork. Tell us about your licence and your vehicle, and we will take it from there.

  • Straight through. No forms, no inbox, no middle-man.
  • Answered 24/7. Someone always picks up, day or night.
  • Ask us anything. Licensing, vehicles, the work, the pay. We will talk it through.

Tap a number to call. Open every day, day and night.

Day or night, we pick up.

Just call us 24/7 about driving with Five Star.

Contact

Get in Touch.

Call, send an enquiry or book your journey online.

Contact

Get in Touch

Five Star Taxis Cambridge

Central Cambridge: 01223 315315

Registered address:
82 High Street
Sawston
Cambridge
CB22 3HJ

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