Custom charter tours
Private UK tours, planned around you
See Britain at your own pace in a private vehicle – with an itinerary shaped around your interests, your group and the time you have.
A · Fixed-route day trips
Set routes, set stop order — ideal for groups of friends or classmates. Car + driver only.
Per car per day: 5-seat £320 · 7-seat £360 · 9-seat £400 (10 hours, no km limit)
B · Custom private hire
Tell us where you want to go; we plan the route with you and send a quote.
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.
Custom charter tourHow pricing works →How a tour by car works
From first idea to the road – every step set out clearly.
- Share your ideaTell the AI trip planner what you have in mind, or pick your own stops.
- Route plannedThe AI plans each day's route and times, each day within 10 hours.
- See the pricePer car per day: 5-seat £320, 7-seat £360, 9-seat £400 (10 hours included); driver's overnight £80 per night on multi-day tours; extra time £40 per hour (a part hour counts as a full hour); road charges and parking included.
- ConfirmWe confirm the itinerary and quotation with you.
- Group chatWe open a group chat and confirm your driver.
- On the roadThe next day's plan is agreed the night before. Family can follow progress on the Check a booking page.
Please give at least 48 hours' notice to cancel.
Ways to tour
One-day tours
Ideal for places within comfortable reach of Nottingham, such as York, Oxford, the Cotswolds or the Peak District. Leave in the morning, return in the evening.
Multi-day tours
For further-flung destinations like the Lake District and Scotland, spreading the journey over several days means more time exploring and less time on the road.
Custom itineraries
Tell us what you'd love to see – castles, countryside, literary sites, university cities, shopping – and we'll help shape a realistic plan.
Family tours
A private vehicle makes days out with children and grandparents easier: flexible stops, space for pushchairs and no rushing for trains.
Small private groups
Travelling with friends or relatives? Keep everyone together in one vehicle, with room for bags and shopping.
UK sightseeing & airport add-ons
Arriving at an airport? Start your tour straight from arrivals, or finish with a drop-off for your flight home.
Per car per day: 5-seat £320 · 7-seat £360 · 9-seat £400 (10 hours, no km limit)
How pricing works →Custom charter tour
Need a different size? Our partner operators can also provide a 5-seat saloon (up to 4 passengers) and a 9-seat vehicle (up to 8 passengers). Your quotation will state the vehicle for your journey.
Custom charter tourJourneys are carried out by drivers and operators arranged by TSAY; details are set out when your journey is confirmed.
Popular custom charter tour destinations
Lake District
Lakes, fells and literary villages in England's largest national park.
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Scotland
Edinburgh's Old Town, Highland glens and lochs – best enjoyed over several days.
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Cotswolds
Honey-coloured stone villages, rolling hills and classic English countryside.
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York
Medieval streets, city walls and one of Europe's great Gothic cathedrals.
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Oxford
Historic colleges, libraries and riverside walks in the city of dreaming spires.
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Other places you might like to consider – just mention them in your tour enquiry:
View all →How planning works
- 1Send a tour enquiry with your dates, group size and ideas.
- 2We suggest a realistic itinerary and send a quotation.
- 3You adjust anything you'd like, then confirm.
- 4Enjoy the day – your driver adapts to traffic, weather and your pace.
Frequently asked questions
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 much does a custom charter tour cost?
Custom charter tours per day
- 5-seat saloon: £320
- 7-seat vehicle: £360
- 9-seat vehicle: £400
Day rates are per vehicle, not per person, and the exact price for your itinerary is confirmed in your quotation.
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.
Are the itineraries on this site fixed?
No. They're examples to give you ideas. Every tour is planned around your group, and timings depend on traffic, weather, opening hours and how long you like to spend at each stop.
Does the price include entry tickets, meals or hotels?
Your quotation will list exactly what is included. Unless stated otherwise, entry tickets, meals and accommodation are not included.
Can the tour start from London or an airport?
Yes – tell us your preferred pickup location, whether that's Nottingham, a hotel elsewhere or an airport terminal.
How long can a tour day be?
It depends on the itinerary. Days must allow for safe driving and rest breaks, and we'll agree the timings with you in your quotation.
Custom charter tour
See Britain at your own pace in a private vehicle – with an itinerary shaped around your interests, your group and the time you have.
You receive a quotation before anything is confirmed. Submitting a form does not create a confirmed booking.