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Maidenhead to Reading Festival Taxi Price & Charges
It is about 17.2 miles from Maidenhead to Reading Festival, and we price it as one fixed fare from £55. Off-peak the drive takes around 35 min; in traffic allow 40 min. Drivers come in via M4 J11, then A33 and Caversham Road, reaching Reading Festival from the east. You know the total before the car is assigned - no meter, no hidden extras, no surprises at the end.
Distance ~17.2 milesOff-peak 35 minPeak 40 minFrom £55Book Maidenhead to Reading FestivalCall 020 8888 9988WhatsApp a quoteA pre-booked taxi from Maidenhead to Reading Festival costs from £55 for up to 4 passengers and takes about 35 min off-peak, covering roughly 17.2 miles. The price is fixed before you travel and includes tolls, waiting time and luggage.
Distance~17.2 milesOff-peak drive35 minPeak drive40 minSaloon farefrom £55Largest vehicleV Class minibusPickupRG1 8EQFixed fares from Maidenhead to Reading Festival
| Vehicle | Capacity | Fixed fare |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 cabin bags | from £55 |
| Estate | up to 4 passengers, 4 large cases | from £72 |
| MPV (6 seats) | up to 6 passengers, 5 large cases | from £72 |
| Minibus (V Class) | up to 8 passengers, 8 large cases | from £121 |
Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and are confirmed in writing when you book. Meet & greet, waiting time and luggage are included.
None - this route avoids tolled crossings.
The route
From Maidenhead (SL6) the natural line out is the M4 J8/9 and the A404, joining M4 J11, then A33 and Caversham Road for the last part of the journey. The whole thing runs to about 17.2 miles. Traffic is the variable, not the distance: 35 min off-peak becomes 40 min when the network is busy, which is why we build the timing around your arrival rather than the clock.
Where we meet you at Reading Festival
Caversham Road or the Richfield Avenue rendezvous point set for the weekend. Richfield Avenue closes to general traffic across the weekend, so pickups run from the signed rendezvous on Caversham Road.
Address: Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQ.
Pickups across Maidenhead
We pick up anywhere in Maidenhead and the surrounding Berkshire postcodes - SL6. Home, office, hotel or station - the driver comes to the door and helps with bags.
We cover Maidenhead and the villages around it across SL6, with the M4 J8/9, A404 as the main way out.
When to leave
Doors are usually an hour before the festival starts. Allowing 40 min for the drive from Maidenhead plus that hour is the timing that works on a busy night.
Getting back from Reading Festival
The return is the leg worth planning. Everyone leaves Reading Festival at once, so a car booked to wait at the agreed point gets you moving while the queue is still forming - same £55 back to Maidenhead.
What every booking includes
- One point of contact if plans change on the day
- Child seats on request at no extra cost
- A fixed price agreed before you travel - no meter, no hidden extras
- A text with the driver's name, photo and registration before pickup
- Card, bank transfer or business account, with a VAT receipt
- Waiting time included at the pickup point
Maidenhead to Reading Festival - frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Maidenhead to Reading Festival?A saloon is from £55, an estate from £72, a 6-seat MPV from £72 and a V Class minibus from £121. The price is fixed when you book and covers the whole journey.
How long does it take to get from Maidenhead to Reading Festival?It is about 35 min off-peak over roughly 17.2 miles. Allow up to 40 min in peak traffic or around a busy festival.
Where will the driver meet me at Reading Festival?Caversham Road or the Richfield Avenue rendezvous point set for the weekend. The driver texts you the exact spot and their registration before they arrive.
Can I pay by card?Yes. Card, bank transfer or a company account all work, and you can pay in advance or in the car. You get a VAT receipt either way.
Can you take a group from Maidenhead to Reading Festival?Yes - a 6-seat MPV is from £72 and a V Class minibus from £121. For larger parties we send more than one vehicle and keep them together.
Do you cover the return journey from Reading Festival to Maidenhead?Yes. Book both legs together and the driver waits for you - useful at Reading Festival, where the queue for a car afterwards is the slow part.
Are tolls and charges included in the fare?None - this route avoids tolled crossings.
What is the Maidenhead to Reading Festival taxi price?The Maidenhead to Reading Festival taxi price starts from £55 for a saloon car, per vehicle not per person. The fare is agreed before you travel and confirmed by text, so the taxi charges you are quoted are the taxi charges you pay.
Are there any extra taxi charges for waiting or traffic?No. Your fixed taxi price does not change with traffic, the time of day or delays, and there is no hidden charges or booking fee. Any peak-time or seasonal supplement is shown in your quote before you confirm, never added afterwards.
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