Westmere Private Hire

Westmere Private Hire: pre-booked airport transfers from Lewes and Sussex

Westmere Private Hire is a private hire operator based at 66 High Street, Lewes, licensed by Lewes District Council. The service is built around pre-booked journeys rather than on-demand pickups: every trip is reserved in advance, and the company states that it does not operate on-demand pickups. Its core activity is airport transfers, complemented by door-to-door private hire for business, events and personal travel across East and West Sussex, with long-distance journeys available on request.

Airport runs and indicative fares

The company publishes indicative starting fares from its Sussex towns to the main London airports. At the time of writing, the figures shown were £54 to Gatwick, £94 to Heathrow, £104 to Southampton, £120 to Luton, £120 to London City and £135 to Stansted. Westmere describes these as the lowest current prices and notes that the exact fare is confirmed at booking. Airport drop-off and pick-up fees and road tolls such as the Dartford Crossing and Blackwall Tunnel are added on top, while airport parking is charged separately. Flight timings are tracked for airport transfers.

Services beyond the airport

• Airport transfers with direct runs to Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Luton, Southampton and London City.
• Door-to-door private hire from home, hotel, office or venue, locally or long distance.
• Meet and greet, with the driver greeting passengers by name and helping with luggage.

The service covers East and West Sussex, including Brighton & Hove, Lewes, Horsham, Crawley, Worthing, Eastbourne, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and Uckfield. Long-distance journeys are available on request.

Drivers, vehicles and booking process

Westmere states that every driver is personally vetted, fully licensed and DBS checked. It presents punctuality, clear communication and comfort as the basis of the service: traffic is accounted for in planning, a confirmation is sent before each journey, and the driver's name and vehicle details are provided in advance. Bookings can be made through the journey planner, by phone or by WhatsApp, and a fixed quote is issued before travel. The company operates, seven days a week, and accepts early departures, late arrivals and short-notice changes.

Local base and licensing

The business is registered at 66 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XG, and operates under a licence from Lewes District Council. It describes itself as a local private hire service with premium standards, aimed at airport runs, business travel, events and personal journeys.