{"id":893,"date":"2026-10-20T09:24:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T09:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/meet-and-greet-airport-taxi-explained\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T01:31:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T01:31:56","slug":"meet-and-greet-airport-taxi-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/meet-and-greet-airport-taxi-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet &#038; Greet at the Airport: What It Is, What It Costs and When It Is Worth It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you land after a long flight, the last thing you want is to hunt for your car. Meet &amp; Greet means your driver is waiting for you inside the arrivals hall. This guide explains what it includes, what it costs, how pickups work without it, and when it is worth adding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/meet-and-greet-airport-taxi-explained\/#What_is_Meet_Greet\" >What is Meet &amp; Greet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/meet-and-greet-airport-taxi-explained\/#How_pickups_work_without_Meet_Greet\" >How pickups work without Meet &amp; Greet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/meet-and-greet-airport-taxi-explained\/#When_is_Meet_Greet_worth_it\" >When is Meet &amp; Greet worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/meet-and-greet-airport-taxi-explained\/#What_if_my_flight_is_late\" >What if my flight is late?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/meet-and-greet-airport-taxi-explained\/#Common_questions\" >Common questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/meet-and-greet-airport-taxi-explained\/#How_much_is_Meet_Greet\" >How much is Meet &amp; Greet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/meet-and-greet-airport-taxi-explained\/#Is_Meet_Greet_included_in_the_price\" >Is Meet &amp; Greet included in the price?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/meet-and-greet-airport-taxi-explained\/#Can_I_add_Meet_Greet_when_I_am_being_dropped_off_at_the_airport\" >Can I add Meet &amp; Greet when I am being dropped off at the airport?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/meet-and-greet-airport-taxi-explained\/#Get_your_fixed_price\" >Get your fixed price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Meet_Greet\"><\/span>What is Meet &amp; Greet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Meet &amp; Greet, your driver parks and waits for you inside the arrivals hall. When you come through, they help you with your bags out to the car. It is not included as standard: it is an optional extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a310 per leg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> only on a leg that starts at an airport, because that is where you arrive and need meeting. On a return trip, for example, you can add it to the leg that picks you up from the airport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to add it:<\/strong> choose Meet &amp; Greet at the booking step, after you have picked your vehicle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_pickups_work_without_Meet_Greet\"><\/span>How pickups work without Meet &amp; Greet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your booking is confirmed, we email you your driver&#8217;s name, mobile number and vehicle registration. When you land, collect your luggage, go to the airport&#8217;s pickup point and call or text your driver to say you are ready. Each airport has its own pickup arrangements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Heathrow:<\/strong> pick-ups on the terminal forecourt are not allowed, so you meet your driver at the terminal&#8217;s car park or an agreed point. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/taxi-to-heathrow-terminal-5-how-to-guarantee-a-hassle-free-start-to-your-holiday\/\">Heathrow terminals guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Luton:<\/strong> you meet your driver in the airport&#8217;s Pick Up Zone or at a meeting point you agree. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/luton-airport-taxi-prices-booking-guide-money-saving-tips-2026\/\">Luton Airport taxi guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stansted:<\/strong> pick-ups take place in the Short Stay car parks (Green or Blue). See our <a href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/top-tips-on-booking-london-stansted-airport-taxi-save-your-time-and-money\/\">Stansted booking tips<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gatwick and Manchester:<\/strong> call or text your driver on the number we send you to agree where to meet. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/a-beginners-guide-to-booking-your-gatwick-airport-taxi-5-easy-steps\/\">Gatwick airport taxi guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_Meet_Greet_worth_it\"><\/span>When is Meet &amp; Greet worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Families<\/strong> with young children, pushchairs and a lot of luggage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First-time visitors<\/strong> and anyone who does not know the airport, especially a large one such as Heathrow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Older travellers<\/strong> or anyone who would rather have help with their bags.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guests you are booking for<\/strong>, such as visiting relatives or business clients, so someone is there to welcome them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Late-night arrivals<\/strong>, when you just want to be taken straight to the car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are travelling light, know the airport well and do not mind a short walk to the pickup point, you can save the \u00a310.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_flight_is_late\"><\/span>What if my flight is late?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add your flight number when you book. We track your flight, so your pickup time moves if it lands early or late, with or without Meet &amp; Greet. Every airport pickup includes 45 minutes of free waiting from the time your flight lands. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/flight-delays-no-problem-how-heathrow-airport-taxis-keep-you-on-schedule\/\">flight delays<\/a> has more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions\"><\/span>Common questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_Meet_Greet\"><\/span>How much is Meet &amp; Greet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a310 per leg, on a leg that starts at an airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Meet_Greet_included_in_the_price\"><\/span>Is Meet &amp; Greet included in the price?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Your fixed price already includes airport parking and drop-off charges, but Meet &amp; Greet is an optional extra you choose when you book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_add_Meet_Greet_when_I_am_being_dropped_off_at_the_airport\"><\/span>Can I add Meet &amp; Greet when I am being dropped off at the airport?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. It is offered only on a leg that starts at an airport, where you arrive and need meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_fixed_price\"><\/span>Get your fixed price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/#qat-book\">Get an instant fixed-price quote<\/a> for your transfer to or from <a href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/heathrow-airport-taxi\">Heathrow<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/gatwick-airport-taxi\">Gatwick<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/luton-airport-taxi\">Luton<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/stansted-airport-taxi\">Stansted<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/manchester-airport-taxi\">Manchester<\/a> and add Meet &amp; Greet at the booking step, or call us 24\/7 on <a href=\"tel:+441582800333\">+44 1582 800333<\/a>. Not sure which vehicle you need? See our <a href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/choosing-airport-transfer-vehicle-luggage-child-seats\/\">vehicle and luggage guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you land after a long flight, the last thing you want is to hunt for your car. Meet &amp; Greet means your driver is waiting for you inside the arrivals hall. This guide explains what it includes, what it costs, how pickups work without it, and when it is worth adding. 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