Taxis Based East Cowes Isle of Wight

Fixed Price Taxi & Private Hire on the IW. The Price You Know Before You Go!

01983 244444

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East Cowes Taxi Service

ASAP taxis is a small independent taxi & private hire service operating in East Cowes (PO32) and Whippingham Isle of Wight, supplying taxis to all of the nearby surrounding areas including Wootton Bridge & Fishbourne (Wightlink).

We supply 1 to 4 seat car & estate car taxis that can be on a fixed price travel basis plus 1 - 8 seat taxi minibuses. (Please always check for vehicle availability). We are also incredibly dog and pet friendly.

We are based near to the Red Funnel ferry terminal in Dover Road East Cowes.

All of the fares and prices that we charge are based on the Isle of Wight Councils metered tariff although discounted rates and deals are available. Please ask.

For your convenience we accept card payments. You can pay in the taxi by Cash, Visa, Mastercard or Contactless. There are absolutely no additional fees or surcharges for using cards.

You can call Us On , you can email us by clicking the link here , book online using our or download the Taxi Booker .


Local Area Taxis

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For all of your local travel requirements give us a call. Some local journeys can be fixed price for your convenience. Advanced booking out of hours recommended.
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Red Funnel

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We are based near to the Red Funnel ferry terminal in East Cowes and have cabs available in nearby areas. If you call once you know your times we will do our best to meet you. Read more »

Payment Options

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You can pay for your taxi journey in our cabs by cash, card insert, Chip&Pin or any contactless or tap to pay device including Apple Pay, Google Wallet.
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Book Your Local ASAP Taxi Online...

PLEASE NOTE: For groups of between 5 & 8 persons please call us for the best price and MPV availability.
For mainland journeys ie: Heathrow Gatwick etc, again please call us on 01983 244444 as the price quoted on the booking portal will often not be the correct price. This is due to ferry costs and other tolls which the portal does not take into account. Very often the price will be cheaper for mainland trips than the one quoted on the booking form.


Alternatively, Download Our Taxi Booker App...

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After installing the Taxi Booker APP just enter ASAP into the search bar then select ASAP Taxis. You only need to do this once.


Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the questions we are frequently asked.

What Areas of the Isle of Wight do you cover?

Our main operating area is East Cowes & Whippingham Isle of Wight, but we can also cover the whole of the Island if you need to get back to East Cowes from anywhere else on the Isle of Wight. Just give us a call.

Do you take credit and debit cards?

Yes we do. Visa & Mastercard and all contactless payment devices including Apple Pay, Google Pay and contactless cards. Current card limit is £100 for contactless. (Sorry not Amex).

How many passengers can you carry?

We can accommodate between 1 and 4 people in the hatchback/estate cars and between 1 - 8 in the taxi minibus at any one time. Learn More » »

Do your taxis carry dogs?

Yes, absolutely they do. Our drivers are really dog and pet friendly. You can find out more here »

Do your taxis have CCTV?

Yes, some of our taxis have onboard CCTV for your peace of mind especially when traveling alone at night. You can find out more here »

Do you carry or supply baby / child seats?

The simple answer is no. Where would we store them all? However, you are more than welcome to supply your own and we will assist with fitting if you need us to.

Do you carry bikes / cycles?

We are happy to take bicycles and riders just as long as we have a suitable taxi available. Please check before travel to ensure that we do.

What fares or prices do you charge?

We use the council sealed meters for fares (revised June 2022) in the hackney carriages and fixed price fares for some of our other journeys including mainland trips and UK airports. Please note though that we never charge more than what the IW Council approved metered rate would / will be.

Do you offer discounts for regular trips?

Yes we do. Please call with details of the journeys you require.

Where are the taxi ranks in East Cowes?

In East Cowes there is only one taxi rank and it is located in Dover Road, right outside of the Red Funnel ferry terminal.
As an alternative why not call us for a fixed price journey with no nasty surprises at your final destination. You can also pay by card or any contactless device. Call us now on 01983 244444.

If you can't find an answer to the question you're looking for then just call us on 01983 244 444.


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