Austin FX4 S Plus
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5 passengers With chauffeur from € 85 Den Haag · 4 provinces
Austin wedding car hire
An Austin as your wedding car means the classic London taxi: roomy, instantly recognisable and a little bit quirky. Here you will find the available cars and tips for your wedding day. Read more
- 1 wedding car
- from € 85 per hour
- 1 with chauffeur
Selection: Austin wedding car
The London taxi as a wedding car
Austin was a British car brand that for decades had a firm place on British streets. The best-known Austin of all is probably not a passenger car but a taxi: the FX4, the black cab that drove around London from the late 1950s until well into the 1990s. Anyone who sees one immediately thinks of Big Ben, red buses and rain on the pavement. That recognisable image makes the FX4 an original wedding car for couples who want something different from a sports car or a limousine.
The great thing about a taxi as a wedding car is that it was built for passengers. The driver sits at the front, separated from the passenger compartment, and the space in the back is generous. You step in just as you would in London: into the back, upright and without having to stoop.
What makes the Austin FX4 special
The FX4 was designed as a workhorse, not a luxury car. It is precisely this practical design that makes it so pleasant on a wedding day: everything revolves around the passengers in the back, and on this day that is you.
High roof, wide doors
The FX4 is built tall, with a flat floor in the back and wide doors. For a bride with a big dress or a long train, that is a real advantage: you can get in standing up, and the dress does not have to be squeezed into a narrow footwell. A top hat or an upswept hairstyle will also arrive intact. You can read more about the model on the page about the Austin FX4 as a wedding car.
Room for more people
Several passengers fit in the back. That means the FX4 can take the couple together with witnesses or bridesmaids, which is handy if you only want one car. Ask the rental company how the seats are arranged exactly; in taxis of this type there are often folding seats as well as the bench seat.
Nimble in town
London taxis were required by the regulations to have a very small turning circle. This means an FX4 can turn around in narrow streets and works very well in a historic town centre, where larger classic cars sometimes get stuck. Parking right at the door is often difficult in an old town centre, so always agree on a drop-off point.
Hiring an Austin FX4: tips for your day
The FX4 is a simple, sturdy car, but it is still a classic. It is not fast and the suspension is firm. Choose a route with quiet roads and allow a few extra minutes in the schedule between the ceremony, the photo location and the reception. Air conditioning is generally not fitted; on warm days, open windows and a short journey help.
A London taxi suits a British-themed wedding very well, as well as a city wedding with photos in the streets and on bridges, and couples who want to make their guests smile. If you would like to compare more British classics, you will find them under English wedding cars, including Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Mini. The classic wedding cars page also lists cars with the same feel.
A taxi is rewarding to decorate: the bonnet is wide and the ribbon runs beautifully from the grille to the windscreen. A sign behind the rear window or a flower arrangement on the roof also works well. Agree with the rental company what is allowed and who will put the decorations on. A classic black cab with white ribbons is a striking sight; if the car has been painted a different colour, match the flowers to it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an Austin as a wedding car?
The lowest price currently online is € 85 per hour. The final price depends on the duration, the distance, whether a chauffeur is included and the date; demand is highest in the wedding season and on Saturdays. Every car shows its starting price, and when you request a quote you get a price for your own day.
Can you hire an Austin as a wedding car with a chauffeur?
The wedding car currently online is hired out with a chauffeur. With a chauffeur you do not have to think about parking, the route or the time, and the couple sit together in the back. Self-drive gives you freedom, but do ask about the deposit, the insurance and the minimum age. Every car page shows what is possible.
Will a wedding dress with a long train fit in an Austin FX4?
Yes, this is actually one of its strong points. The FX4 has a high roof, wide doors and a flat floor in the back. The bride can get in almost upright and the train has room to lie on the floor. Do ask someone to help arrange the fabric before the door is closed.
Can witnesses or bridesmaids travel in the London taxi too?
Usually, yes. The passenger compartment at the back is spacious and, besides the bench seat, often has folding seats as well. Exactly how many people can fit varies from car to car. Check with the rental company and tell them how big the dress is, because a full skirt takes up space too.
Is an Austin FX4 suitable for a wedding in a city centre?
Very suitable. London taxis were built for narrow streets and can turn in a small space. That makes it easier for an FX4 to reach a town hall or church in an old city centre than a long American classic. Do agree a drop-off point in advance, though, as stopping right outside the door isn't possible everywhere.
How do we personalise the Austin FX4 for our wedding?
Think of a ribbon across the bonnet, a floral arrangement on the roof or a sign with your names behind the rear window. A British touch works well too, such as an umbrella in your wedding colours for the photos. Check with the rental company what is allowed and whether they bring their own decorations.