Business Details
27 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Taxi Service in Margate & Thanet
Central Cars is a family-run private hire taxi company serving Thanet and surrounding areas for over 25 years. Established with a commitment to efficiency and reliability, we combine advanced cloud-based technology with traditional customer care values. Our strategically located offices in Broadstairs, Margate, and Ramsgate ensure rapid response times across Kent. We invest in cutting-edge systems like interactive voice response booking and real-time GPS tracking to enhance service quality. All drivers undergo DBS checks and wear branded uniforms for easy identification.Our fleet includes saloons, estates, and 8-seater MPVs maintained to industry safety standards. We offer 24/7 availability with multichannel booking options including our free mobile app. Corporate clients benefit from account facilities with itemised invoicing and priority booking. Community-focused, we provide taxi-free phones in public locations and maintain transparent pricing. Our reputation for honesty is exemplified by staff returning lost property to passengers.
Services
Taxi Services
Airport Transfers
Business Taxis
24/7 Availability
App Booking
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 taxi services with guaranteed punctuality
- Our drivers are DBS checked and wear branded uniforms
- We provide real-time GPS tracking for all vehicles
- We operate a modern fleet with 8-seater MPVs available
- We have taxi-free phones in public locations across Thanet
What people say
Excellent service provided
Prompt and on time
Friendly and knowledgeable staff
Decent honest drivers
Great customer care
Services
Taxi Services
Central Cars provides comprehensive taxi services across Thanet and surrounding areas. Our modern fleet includes saloons, estate cars, and 8-seater MPVs maintained to the highest safety standards. Drivers wear branded uniforms for easy identification and undergo regular DBS checks. We serve both individual passengers and corporate clients with competitive pricing and guaranteed punctuality.
Airport Transfers
We offer reliable airport transfer services to all major UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted. Our drivers provide meet-and-greet services at arrivals areas and monitor flight schedules to adjust collection times. With 24/7 availability and real-time tracking, we ensure stress-free journeys to and from airports with competitive fixed rates available for popular destinations.
Business Taxis
Our business taxi service caters to corporate clients with account facilities and itemised invoicing. Features include priority booking with 10-15 minute response times, password-protected accounts, and designated authorised bookers. We provide modern vehicles for business meetings and events, with uniformed drivers who maintain professional standards for client transportation.
App Booking
The Central Cars app enables instant taxi booking with real-time GPS tracking of vehicles. Available on iOS and Android, it offers fare estimates, payment processing, and journey history management. Users receive live updates about driver location and vehicle registration details for safety. The app supports both immediate and scheduled bookings with multiple vehicle options.
Lost Property
We have a dedicated lost property service for items left in our vehicles. Passengers can report missing belongings through our website or by phone. Our drivers regularly check vehicles and securely store found items. We assist in returning lost property to passengers, as demonstrated by staff going above and beyond to reunite customers with personal belongings.
Questions
What areas do Central Cars cover?
We serve all areas of Thanet including Margate, Broadstairs, and Ramsgate, with extended services across Kent and the South East region.
How can I book a taxi with Central Cars?
Book through our free mobile app, website, or by calling 01843 888888. We offer 24/7 booking with real-time vehicle tracking.
Do you accept card payments?
Yes, we accept card payments through our app or directly with drivers. Advance card bookings are also available by phone.
What if I lose an item in your taxi?
Report lost property via our website or phone. Our drivers regularly check vehicles and will securely store found items for retrieval.
Do you provide airport transfer services?
Yes, we offer 24/7 airport transfers to all UK airports with meet-and-greet services and flight schedule monitoring for timely pickups.
Are your drivers DBS checked?
Yes, all our drivers undergo DBS checks and wear branded uniforms for easy identification and passenger safety.
