How to Book

How to Book

Posted: 08/01/2026

Booking private transport shouldn’t be complicated. With Driven.travel you send one request and we coordinate your journey with a vetted, licensed operator that fits your timings, route and vehicle needs. Whether it’s Heathrow, Gatwick, Southampton or Portsmouth cruises, rail connections, meetings or family trips, our process is fast, transparent and built around real-world travel: buffers for delays, clear pricing, and vehicles sized properly for people and luggage.
Follow the four steps below, add the checklist, and you’ll have a confirmed plan in minutes.

The four steps

1) Tell Us Your Journey

Share pickup & drop-off addresses, date/time, passenger count, luggage, and any specifics (booster seat, mobility aids, extra stops).

2) We Coordinate Your Booking

We match your request with a licensed private-hire/chauffeur operator in our trusted network whose availability, coverage and vehicle are the best fit.

3) Receive Your Confirmation

You’ll get a clear quote and—once accepted—a confirmation showing operator details, vehicle type, timings and any known third-party fees (e.g., airport/port charges).

4) Travel with Confidence

On the day, your driver arrives on time and the journey is monitored. Need to tweak a pickup time or add a via stop? Message us and we’ll sort it.


Booking checklist (copy/paste)

  • Date & time

  • Pickup & destination (+ via stops if any)

  • Passengers & luggage (e.g., 4 pax, 4 medium, 2 carry-ons)

  • Flight / ship / train details (number, terminal/platform)

  • Meet-and-greet required? (Yes/No)

  • Accessibility or seating needs (e.g., booster seat)


Pricing & fees—how we keep it clear

  • Quotes are fair and transparent.

  • Where airports/ports charge their own drop-off/parking fees, we flag them upfront and time arrivals to avoid unnecessary extras whenever possible.


Vehicles & journey types

Saloon, estate, electric, MPV/Luxury MPV and executive cars for: Airport Transfers, Cruise Ports & Docks, Major Train Stations, and General Transfer (business, events, leisure).


Where we operate

Hampshire & the South Coast—Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, New Forest (Lyndhurst, Burley, Barton-on-Sea, Ringwood)—with regular runs to Heathrow, Gatwick and London. UK-wide by arrangement.


FAQs

Do I pick the exact vehicle?
Choose your preferred type when booking; we’ll confirm the closest match with luggage space to suit.

Can you handle returns and stay-and-wait days?
Yes—add both legs or request a day rate; we’ll structure timings and pricing.

What about flight or ship delays?
We track the live status and build sensible buffers around busy locations.

Are all operators licensed and insured?
Yes. We verify licensing/insurance and maintain standards for vehicles and drivers.


Call to Action

Ready to go? Start a request on Bookings or message us via Contact—we’ll match you with the right licensed operator and confirm quickly.