A Brighton private hire service built on reliability.
Local knowledge, professional drivers, and a fleet designed for everything from everyday journeys to airport and group travel.
Private hire built around reliable journeys.
Western Cars was established in 2007 to provide private hire across East and West Sussex and surrounding areas. The service covers Brighton and Hove, major stations, and UK airports including Gatwick, Heathrow, London City, Stansted, and Luton.
Our fleet includes executive vehicles, saloons, estates, six-, seven- and eight-seater carriers, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles — so there's always a right-sized option for the journey ahead.
- 24/7 booking service
- Local and long-distance journeys
- Corporate travel accounts
- Group and event transport
- Airport transfers to all UK hubs
- Wheelchair-accessible vehicles

What sets us apart
Three things we refuse to compromise on — no matter the journey.
Professional service
Every driver is DBS-checked, licensed by Brighton & Hove City Council, and trained to deliver a consistently professional experience.
24 hours a day
A round-the-clock booking service for local journeys, early-morning airport runs, and late-night returns — every day of the year.
Flexible fleet
From executive saloons to 8-seater carriers and wheelchair-accessible vehicles — the right vehicle for every journey.
Nearly two decades on the road
- 2007
Founded in Crawley, expanding across Sussex
- 2015
Corporate account programme launched
- 2020
WAV fleet expanded for accessible travel
- 2024
Brighton & Hove dedicated service
Local first. Every time.
We're not a faceless national app. We're a Brighton business, run by people who live here, drive here, and know the shortcuts between the Lanes and the Amex on a match day. That local knowledge is what our passengers keep coming back for.
Ready to book your ride?
Book online in under a minute, or call us 24/7 for a quote on airport transfers, local journeys, and corporate accounts.