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Frequently asked questions

Can't find your answer? Ask our online assistant, or send your journey details through the booking form and we'll reply with a quotation.

Booking & quotations

How much notice do you need? Can I book at short notice?

Online bookings need at least 48 hours' notice. For an urgent request, please WhatsApp us – TSAY will do its best to help, depending on driver, vehicle and traffic arrangements.

Is my booking confirmed when I submit the form?

No. Submitting a form sends us an enquiry. We reply with a quotation, and your booking is only confirmed after you accept it and TSAY confirms it.

How will you contact me?

After you submit, we set up a WeChat, LINE or WhatsApp group with you (using the contact details you provide) and send your quotation there. Please reply “確認” (confirm) in the group – we only arrange your driver after you confirm. You can tell us your preferred language.

Can I book for someone else?

Yes. Enter your own contact details and add the traveller's name and phone number in the special requests box.

What is an agent referral code?

If a TSAY agent referred you, they may give you a code or a link containing it. It simply tells us who introduced you – it doesn't change what you pay unless your quotation says otherwise.

Airport transfers

Do you have Chinese-speaking drivers?

Yes. Cantonese- and Mandarin-speaking drivers are available. Choose your preferred language in the booking form.

Are your transfers shared?

No. TSAY only provides private journeys – the vehicle is booked for your party alone. We do not run shared shuttles.

What's the difference between flight arrival time and pickup time?

Flight arrival time is when your plane is scheduled to land. Pickup time is when you'd like to meet your driver – usually later, to allow for immigration and baggage reclaim. The booking form asks for both.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Please give us your flight number so the flight can be followed. No waiting fees for airport pickups – your driver will patiently help you.

Which airports do you cover?

Our fixed-price routes are Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, East Midlands and Birmingham. We can also quote for other UK airports, including Luton and Stansted.

Where will I meet my driver at the airport?

Your driver waits for you at a designated meeting point in the arrivals hall or in the car park. We send you the exact meeting point before you arrive.

Custom charter tours

Are the example itineraries fixed?

No. They're examples. Every tour is planned with you, and timings depend on traffic, weather, opening hours and your pace.

Can you do multi-day tours?

Yes. Destinations such as Scotland and the Lake District are best as multi-day tours. You can share hotel details in the tour enquiry form.

Are entry tickets and meals included?

Your quotation lists exactly what's included. Unless stated, entry tickets and your group's meals and accommodation are not included. On multi-day tours, the driver's overnight cost is £80 per night, listed in your quote.

On a multi-day tour, how are the driver's hotel and meals handled?

On multi-day tours, the driver's overnight cost is a fixed £80 per night, listed separately in your quote – you don't need to arrange the driver's hotel or meals.

How many hours does a tour day include, and how is overtime charged?

Each day includes 10 hours; overtime is £40 per hour (only if the day actually needs it), and any part of an hour counts as a full hour – e.g. 1 hour 25 minutes of overtime is £80.

Luggage & vehicle

How much luggage fits in each vehicle?

5-seat saloon

  • 2 passengers: up to 2 large + 2 small cases
  • 3 passengers: up to 3 large cases only

7-seat vehicle

  • 2 passengers: up to 4 large + 2 small cases
  • 3 passengers: up to 6 large + 3 small cases
  • 4 passengers: up to 4 large + 4 small casesone rear seat folded
  • 5 passengers: up to 3 large OR 6 small casesboot behind the last row
  • 6 passengers: up to 3 large OR 6 small casesboot behind the last row

9-seat vehicle

  • Up to 8 large + 8 small cases

For other group sizes, please tell us your luggage in the booking form and we'll advise.

Luggage capacity is a guide and depends on the actual size of your luggage.

What about oversized items?

Please declare pushchairs, golf bags, bicycle boxes, wheelchairs or other unusual items in the form before booking, so we can confirm they fit safely.

Which vehicle will I travel in?

There are three vehicle sizes:

  • 5-seat saloon – up to 4 passengersArranged through our partner operators, e.g. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  • 7-seat vehicle – up to 6 passengersTSAY's confirmed vehicle: 2021 Toyota Noah
  • 9-seat vehicle – up to 8 passengersFrom our partner operator, e.g. Mercedes-Benz Vito

Luggage guidance for each size is on the Our Vehicles page.

For more than 8 passengers please contact us – you'll need more than one vehicle.

Your quotation will state the vehicle for your journey. Vehicle photos are for illustration only – at busy times we may provide a different vehicle with equivalent passenger capacity.

Who provides my journey?

Journeys booked with TSAY are arranged by TSAY Limited. Journeys are carried out by drivers and operators arranged by TSAY; details are set out when your journey is confirmed.

Families, students & accessibility

Do you provide child seats?

TSAY does not provide child seats. If children are travelling, please include them in the passenger count.

Do you help international students?

Yes. Students arriving in the UK can book an airport pickup directly to their accommodation, and parents can book on their behalf.

Can you accommodate mobility needs?

Please describe any requirements, such as a folding wheelchair, in the form. We'll confirm what we can arrange.

Payments & cancellations

How much do your transfers and tours cost?

Airport transfers (per vehicle, per journey)

  • Nottingham to/from Heathrow: 5-seat saloon £220 / 7-seat vehicle £260 / 9-seat vehicle £290
  • Nottingham to/from Manchester Airport: 5-seat saloon £200 / 7-seat vehicle £230 / 9-seat vehicle £250
  • Nottingham to/from Gatwick: 5-seat saloon £270 / 7-seat vehicle £300 / 9-seat vehicle £330
  • Nottingham to/from East Midlands Airport: 5-seat saloon £65 / 7-seat vehicle £75 / 9-seat vehicle £95
  • Nottingham to/from Birmingham Airport: 5-seat saloon £110 / 7-seat vehicle £130 / 9-seat vehicle £150

Same price in either direction · Car park and drop-off charges included · No waiting fees for airport pickups

Tours by car (per vehicle, per day)

  • 5-seat saloon: £320
  • 7-seat vehicle: £360
  • 9-seat vehicle: £400

For other airports or locations, contact us for a quote.

Is the price for one way or return?

Our fixed airport prices are per one-way journey, per vehicle. The price is the same in either direction (to or from the airport) and is per one-way journey – a return trip is two journeys. For example, Nottingham to Heathrow and back on another day is two journeys at the same price each.

Do you charge for waiting?

No waiting fees for airport pickups – your driver will patiently help you.

How do I pay?

Payment arrangements will be explained in your quotation. We never ask for full card details through this website's forms.

What is your cancellation policy?

If you need to cancel, please give us at least 2 days (48 hours) notice before your journey.

What happens if you cannot reach me before my journey?

If we cannot reach you before your journey after repeated attempts, we may cancel the booking.

Do I need to contact you on the day of travel?

Before your flight to the UK, please message us from the airport you are flying out of, so we can get everything ready for your arrival.

Do prices depend on my nationality?

No. Prices are based on the journey or tour, never on nationality.

Privacy & checking a booking

How do I check my booking?

Use “Check a booking” and enter your booking reference (it looks like TSAY-XXX-XXX-XXX) – no login, emailed link or code is needed. The page shows only the journey status, area-level locations and, once a driver is assigned, the driver's first name, phone and vehicle; it never shows your name, contact details, full addresses or prices. Keep your reference private and share it only with people you trust.

What information do you collect?

Only what we need to quote and arrange your journey, such as contact details and journey information. We do not ask for passport numbers or full payment card details on this website.

Ready to plan your journey?

Send your journey details through our online form and we'll reply with a quotation. It only takes a couple of minutes, and nothing is confirmed until you accept the quote.