Your Journey, Her Drive
Women-driven private hire in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch
Enter your pickup and drop-off to see the fare before you book. Every DIFT driver is a woman.
Fares
BCP Council sets the most a licensed hackney carriage can charge on the meter in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Private hire fares are agreed before you travel, and DIFT sets every per-mile rate below the council's maximum for the same hour.
- Minimum fare £7.00. Short hops in town cost the minimum.
- No booking fee. The council tariff adds £2.00 to every pre-booked taxi.
- Up to 4 passengers. For 5 or more, call and we will quote.
- Tolls and airport drop-off charges are added at cost, as set out in our terms.
| Time | Hours | DIFT per mile | BCP maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 6am to 7pm | £2.50 | £2.86 |
| Evening | 7pm to 11pm | £2.75 | £2.86£3.50 after 10pm |
| Late night | 11pm to 6am | £3.00 | £3.50 |
| Christmas and New Year6pm 24 Dec to 6am 27 Dec, 6pm 31 Dec to 6am 2 Jan | All hours | £3.75 | £4.28 |
BCP maximum: per mile after the first mile, for up to 4 passengers. The council's first mile costs £6.66 by day, £8.55 at night and £9.49 over Christmas and New Year. Source: BCP Council taxi fares, checked 14 November 2026.
Airport transfers at a fixed price
One way, from any address in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole, at any hour. The price is the same in the other direction.
Heathrow
All terminals. About 95 miles, usually around 2 hours depending on traffic.
Gatwick
North and South terminals. About 100 miles, usually around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Give us your flight number when you book, and tell us as soon as it changes. Airport drop-off and parking charges are added at cost.
Flying from Bournemouth, Southampton or Bristol? Use the calculator above, or call for a fixed quote.
How a DIFT journey works
Every DIFT driver is a woman, and your fare is agreed before the car arrives.
Every private hire driver licensed by BCP Council has passed an enhanced DBS check and the council's own fit and proper test.
Check your fare
Put your pickup and drop-off in the calculator. The estimate uses the road route, not a straight line.
Book by WhatsApp or phone
Send the journey from the calculator, or call. Tell us about child seats, pets or extra stops at this point.
We confirm
Your booking is confirmed once DIFT accepts it, with the agreed fare in writing.
Your driver collects you
She waits at the agreed pickup point. Waiting charges, if any, are explained when you book.
Questions
Anything else, call or message us.
How close is the estimate to what I will pay?
The calculator measures the driving route between your two points and applies the rate for the time you travel. Your fare is confirmed when we accept the booking. Extra stops, changes to the route, long waits, tolls and airport charges can add to it, and we tell you before they do.
Is DIFT a licensed taxi?
DIFT is a private hire service, which means every journey is booked in advance. You cannot hail us in the street or at a rank. Our operator licence details are in the footer of every page.
Why is the BCP figure shown next to my fare?
It is the most a council-licensed hackney carriage could charge on the meter for the same trip, including the council's £2.00 booking fee. We show it so you can see how our fare compares with the official tariff.
Which addresses get the fixed airport price?
Any pickup or drop-off in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole. From further away, the calculator prices the trip by the mile, or call for a quote.
Can I bring children, pets or an assistance dog?
Yes. Tell us when you book if you need a child seat or are bringing a pet. Assistance dogs travel free of charge, as the law requires.
How do I cancel?
Call or message as early as you can. A cancellation fee may apply if the car is already on its way, and we tell you what it is when you book.
Book a journey
Message or call with your pickup, drop-off and time. We reply with your confirmed fare.