For group travel, the lead vehicle is the minibus — 8-seat and 16-seat options for groups too large for a standard saloon or estate. Saloon and estate cars remain available for smaller parties or split journeys, and can be booked alongside a minibus if your group needs to travel in two vehicles.

We size the vehicle to your confirmed passenger count and luggage rather than sending whichever car is free — tell us your numbers when you enquire and we'll match you to the right one.

Fleet at a Glance

What's the biggest minibus you offer?

16 seats — our standard choice for weddings, school trips and larger groups.

What about smaller parties?

Saloon and estate cars are available for individuals or smaller groups.

Can luggage-heavy groups book down a seat?

Yes — booking one seat below capacity often works better with full suitcases.

What You Can Check Before You Book

Licensed under Tonbridge & Malling BC

Every driver and vehicle is licensed by TMBC, not a neighbouring authority.

Fixed group quote agreed before travel

Priced against your confirmed group size and job, not a moving estimate.

One driver, one vehicle, one group

Your group travels together instead of splitting across separate cars.

Pre-booked, not street-hailed

Private hire vehicles here must be pre-booked through the operator, per TMBC rules.

How Many Seats Do You Need?

Quick check before you call — this suggests a vehicle size for your group, it isn't a price quote.

How Booking Works

  1. Tell us your passenger count. This decides between saloon, estate, 8-seat or 16-seat minibus.
  2. Tell us your luggage count. A full 8-seater with 8 passengers has limited boot space — we'll advise if you should book down a seat.
  3. We confirm the right vehicle before quoting. Not the nearest one available, the one that actually fits your group.
  4. Vehicle and driver confirmed for your booking. Sized correctly from the start, not adjusted on the day.

Fleet — FAQs

How many people can your minibus hold?

A standard minibus takes between 8 and 16 passengers, depending on the vehicle. Smaller 8-seaters suit family trips and airport runs, while 16-seat minibuses are usually booked for weddings, school trips and larger corporate groups. Tell us your group size when you enquire and we will match you to the right vehicle rather than the nearest one available.

Can a minibus fit our luggage as well as our group?

It depends on your group size relative to the minibus capacity. An 8-seater booked with 8 passengers will have limited boot space, so for airport or port runs with full suitcases we usually recommend booking one seat down or moving up to a 16-seat vehicle. Tell us your case count when you enquire and we will size the vehicle correctly.

Do you offer saloon or estate cars for smaller parties?

Yes, saloon and estate cars remain available for individual passengers or smaller parties who don't need a full minibus, and can be booked alongside a minibus if your group needs to travel in two vehicles.

Can I book two vehicles for one group?

Yes, for larger groups or a party that needs to split, we can arrange more than one vehicle running together or in waves — tell us your total numbers and we'll plan the right combination.

Do you offer self-drive minibus hire?

No — every vehicle in this fleet comes with a professional, licensed driver included. If you specifically need self-drive, that's a different type of service typically offered by van-hire companies rather than a private hire operator like us.

Is every vehicle licensed and insured?

Yes, every vehicle and driver operating on this site is licensed by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, and private hire vehicles here must be pre-booked rather than street-hailed.

How We Compare

C Line CarsRideshare / Multiple TaxisNational Minibus Networks
Fixed, upfront priceYes — agreed before you travelSurge pricing, split fares across carsVaries by operator
Group stays togetherOne vehicle, one arrival timeGroup often split across carsYes
Genuinely local Tonbridge knowledgeYes — Tonbridge & Malling BC licensed, local driversN/AOften a national template with the town name swapped in
Full 8-16 seat rangeYesN/AOften luxury-only (7-8 seats) or coach-only

Is Your Booking Urgent?

When do you need this vehicle?

Call now for a fixed price agreed before you travel.

Call 01892308081

Areas We Cover

Hildenborough — on the A21, own railway station
Leigh — village green, Leigh & Barden Lakes
Hadlow — Hadlow Tower, college campus
East Peckham — near Hop Farm Country Park
Golden Green — rural hamlet near Hadlow

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