Cheltenham Taxi Ranks

Every taxi rank in Cheltenham on one map, from the Promenade and Montpellier to Cheltenham Spa station, with how to tell a taxi from a private hire car.

Taxi Ranks in Cheltenham

Need a taxi without booking? Licensed Cheltenham taxis wait at ranks around the town centre, at Montpellier and outside Cheltenham Spa railway station, and can also be flagged down in the street. This page maps every rank we know of, so you can head for the nearest one after a night out, a show or a day at the races.

If you’re arriving by train, our train times page shows departures and arrivals at Cheltenham Spa, and bus data covers local bus services. Driving into town instead? See car parks for where to park.

Map

Taxi Ranks

Rank Street Spaces Miles from Town Centre Listed by Map
Promenade Promenade – 0.05 Cheltenham Borough Council
Pittville Street Pittville Street – 0.21 Cheltenham Borough Council
Queen's Hotel Promenade – 0.22 Checked by Cheltenham Open Data
Montpellier Walk Montpellier Walk 3 0.35 Cheltenham Borough Council, OpenStreetMap
Cheltenham Spa station Queen's Road – 0.91 OpenStreetMap

Data from Cheltenham Borough Council's taxi rank map, which states no licence, and OpenStreetMap contributors, published under the Open Database Licence (ODbL). Last updated 9 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Difference Between a Taxi and a Private Hire Car?

  • Taxis, also called hackney carriages, have a white roof light showing the word "TAXI". They can wait at taxi ranks and be flagged down in the street without booking.
  • Private hire cars must be booked in advance, by phone or app, and can't pick up from a rank or be flagged down.

Are These All the Taxi Ranks in Cheltenham?

  • These are the ranks on Cheltenham Borough Council's map and in OpenStreetMap, plus any we have checked ourselves. Some smaller ranks, including ranks that only operate at night, may not be listed.

How Do I Get a Taxi During the Cheltenham Festival?

  • Taxis are in high demand during race meetings and the big festivals, so book ahead where you can. If you haven't booked, the council advises using an official taxi rank or flagging down a licensed taxi with a white "TAXI" roof light.

How Do I Find a Wheelchair-Accessible Taxi?