Case Sizes & Taxi Boot Space Guide
 

 

Work Out Exactly What Size Taxi You Need

Choosing the right vehicle for your airport transfer can be confusing.

 

Luggage and vehicles come in different sizes, so it’s important to choose a taxi that fits both your passengers and your bags comfortably.

 

This guide helps you calculate exactly what size vehicle you need.

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Step-by-Step: Choose the Right Vehicle

Step 1 – Check Your Luggage

Count how many bags you are travelling with:

• Carry-on

• Small

• Medium

• Large

• Extra-large

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Step 2 – Convert to Litres

Use the guide below to estimate total luggage volume.

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Luggage Size Guide (Litres)

• Carry-on (45 × 32 × 18 cm) = 40L

• Small Case (57 × 39 × 22 cm) = 60L

• Medium Case (60 × 45 × 26 cm) = 80L

• Large Case (69 × 47 × 36 cm) = 120L

• Extra-Large Case (81 × 56 × 36 cm) = 150L

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Taxi & Minibus Boot Space Capacity

• Saloon = 240L

• Estate = 360L

• 4  Seat Minivan = 720L

• 6 Seat Minivan =  120L

• 8 Seat Minibus = 960L

• 8  Seat Large Minibus = 480L

• 12 Seat Bus = 1400L

• 16 Seat Bus = 600L

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Example Calculation

Your group:

• 4 passengers

• 4 carry-on bags

• 1 large case

• 2 extra-large cases

 

Step-by-step:

• Carry-on: 40L × 4 = 160L

• Large case: 120L × 1 = 120L

• Extra-large: 150L × 2 = 300L

 

Total luggage:

580L

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Recommended Vehicle

You will need a vehicle with at least 580L capacity

👉 Example: Minivan (720L)

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Quick Tips

✔ Always allow extra space
✔ UK vehicles are smaller than expected
✔ When unsure, choose a larger vehicle
✔ Extra luggage = upgrade vehicle

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Still Not Sure?

👉 View our Taxi & Minibus Types Guide
👉 Explore our Taxi & Minibus Fleet

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Book Your Taxi

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