Carter Travel Co

Carter Travel Co, private hire transport in Southampton

Carter Travel Co is an executive transport and private hire company based in Southampton, in the county of Hampshire (United Kingdom), serving the south coast of the country. The company was founded in November 2023 by the husband-and-wife team of Rachael and Murray Carter and operates a fleet of premium eight-seat vehicles.

The company presents itself as a specialist in high-end passenger transport, with a fleet made up entirely of the latest-generation Ford Custom Tourneo with capacity for eight passengers. Its activity is aimed at both private and commercial clients.

Transfer services

The company's offering is structured around several types of service:

• Airport transfers: connections with the main London airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted), as well as Bournemouth and Southampton airports.
• Cruise transfers: transfer service for passengers of cruise lines such as P&O Cruises, Princess Cruise, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises, departing from the Southampton cruise terminals.
• Corporate transport: mobility solutions for businesses.
• Day trips: journeys to destinations such as Bicester Village, Stonehenge, Windsor, Bath and London.
• Event transfers: service to venues such as Wembley Arena, The O2, Twickenham, Glastonbury, Wimbledon, Royal Ascot and Henley Royal Regatta.
• Partnerships with businesses: the company can operate under the brand or corporate image of other businesses.
• Private hire with driver: bespoke transport solutions for any type of event.

Founders' profile

Rachael Carter has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality and travel sectors. She began her career as cabin crew at Virgin Atlantic and subsequently developed her activity in finance and event management at Wise Catering and Events Bar Management.

Murray Carter brings almost three decades of experience in the leisure, hospitality and transport sectors. He has held senior management positions, including board director roles at Red Funnel Ferries and Lucketts Travel, and was part of the executive team for UK Coach at National Express.

Licences and customer communication

The company's operator licence and its drivers' private hire driver licences are issued by Eastleigh Borough Council. The company sends SMS or email notifications when the driver is on the way and upon arrival.

Geographic coverage

The company serves the south of England, with activity focused on the south coast of the United Kingdom and the region's main airports and cruise terminals.

Location and contact

Phone: 01489 278562 · Hours: Office hours: 08:30 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.