The Best Used Cars for Taxi Drivers in the UK [2025 Guide]
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Any taxi driver will tell you how important the car is to ensure your business operates successfully, efficiently and – of course – profitably.
Cars must fulfil several requirements to be an effective taxi, for both drivers and passengers.
For passengers they need to be comfortable, spacious and flexible. For drivers they should be fuel efficient, easy to drive and come with a generous specification.
It’s a lot of boxes to check, but ones which make considering a used car from The Taxi Centre an excellent bet.
For one, The Taxi Centre offers a huge range of models from a variety of manufacturers that have been specially selected as perfect taxi options.
Whether you’re after an estate, a hatchback, a family car or need seven seats, The Taxi Centre has you covered to give you the best chance at finding the ideal taxi that’ll keep drivers and passengers very satisfied.
The Advantages of Buying a Used Car as a Taxi
Huge choice – From Toyota to Skoda, Nissan to Renault, and many more, The Taxi Centre’s used car range covers a wide selection of manufacturers and models, across different body styles and powertrains to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
Quality assured – As part of the Vertu Motors Group, the third largest motor retailer in the UK, we are committed to providing excellent customer service and quality assurance from every one of our used cars.
Lower prices – A lower asking price for a used car is already a big plus point and offers would-be taxi drivers a chance to enter the profession in a more cost-effective manner. Better still, you won’t take the same hit on depreciation as you would with a new car.
Better specification - If your budget could stretch towards a new car, why not consider using it to get your hands on a used one that could be bigger, more powerful or have a better specification.
Quick delivery – No more having to wait for your car to arrive - our used cars are primed and ready for delivery so you can get on the road in no time. Moreover, national delivery is free and available on all used taxis.
A Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid or Electric Used Taxi?
Not that long ago, buying a taxi meant just a straight choice between getting a petrol or a diesel-fuelled car.
Today, however, there are myriad options on the market for hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric models, alongside conventional petrol and diesel.
Indeed, the rise of electric power in the automotive industry in recent years is such that many EVs are now making it onto used car forecourts and there are some great deals to be had on models that emit zero emissions and aren’t subject to clean-air zone tariffs.
Alternatively, plug-in hybrid and self-charging hybrid models (such as the Toyota Corolla) offer the best of both worlds by having the frugality of electric with the reassurance of an engine too.
Not only that though, petrol and diesel remain top value options on the used car market, so it is important to consider your requirements – such as whether your business demands city-based driving or requires high mileage - when deciding which powertrain option to go with.
The Best Used Cars for Taxi Drivers in the UK
Toyota Corolla
You don’t get to hold status as the ‘world’s best-selling car of all-time’ without forging an envious reputation along the way, so it’s little wonder the Toyota Corolla remains such a popular car.
Now in its 12th generation, the Corolla has never been better. Its strength comes from being such an accomplished all-rounder, proving practical – especially in cavernous Touring Sports estate form – refined to drive and well screwed together.
On the road, the Toyota’s game-changing self-charging hybrid powertrain – which can be had with either 1.8-litre or 2.0-litre petrol engine mated to a CVT gearbox – is economical and clean to keep running costs low.
Better yet, the Corolla enjoys a rock-solid reputation for reliability, while the latest version even cuts a rakish dash on the road.
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Nissan Qashqai
The car that almost single-handedly revolutionised the family car market with its SUV-inspired looks and lofty driving position, the Nissan Qashqai remains as enduringly popular now as it was when it was revealed in 2006.
Now in its third generation, the Qashqai is bigger and more striking than ever, successfully combining ample interior space for driver and passengers with a refined driving experience and efficient engines.
The Qashqai is available with the choice of either petrol or series hybrid powertrains to keep costs down, while standard kit is generous with some impressive on-board tech included.
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Honda CR-V
While Japanese manufacturers have long held a reputation for reliability and build quality, Honda has often found itself mentioned in the same breath as BMW, Audi or Mercedes.
This is no more apparent than in the Honda CR-V, the firm’s flagship SUV, which has grown in both size and maturity over the generations.
Spacious and refined, the CR-V is offered as either a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to boost efficiency, while it is well behaved on the road and very generously equipped.
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Cupra Formentor
If you want a taxi to turn heads on the rank, the Cupra Formentor fulfils that brief with aplomb.
The first standalone model developed by Cupra – the premium branch of SEAT – the Formentor has been a popular debut effort by the Spanish firm and for good reason.
With looks that stand out in the hugely competitive small SUV sector, the Formentor consolidates the exterior with a similarly stylish interior that feels well put together and will seat five in comfort.
Available with petrol or plug-in hybrid powertrains, the Formentor lives up to Cupra’s sporty reputation on the road but continues to cosset passengers, while swallowing their luggage comfortably.
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Renault Scenic E-Tech
The original Renault Scenic was a game-changer when it was unveiled in the 1990s, giving rise to the so-called ‘small-MPV’ class.
Fast-forward to today and while the humble small MPV has morphed into the small SUV segment, the Scenic E-Tech as it is now known, is still innovating.
The latest generation is electric only and offers up to 381-miles of range on a single charge, while it continues the Scenic tradition of providing acres of legroom and a generously sized boot too.
It’s also a classy option with a high-tech interior and myriad smart connectivity features that’ll make driving pleasurable and convenient.
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Toyota RAV4
If the Toyota Corolla isn’t quite big enough for you, the Toyota RAV4 makes an excellent alternative, not to mention a great value used buy.
Much like its hatchback sibling, the RAV4 makes use of Toyota’s self-charging hybrid system to greatly reduce running costs while removing concerns about where the charge it.
Failing that, there is also a petrol-plug-in-hybrid for those who have access to a charger and want to lower their running costs further.
Beyond that, the RAV4 is immensely spacious, solidly put together and offers a balanced driving experience for comfort and handling.
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Dacia Jogger
For seven seats on a budget, the Dacia Jogger takes a lot of beating.
The Romanian marque has made a big splash in Europe with no-frills, value-orientated models like the Duster and Sandero, but the Jogger shows the firm has some innovative ideas too.
With its estate body style, the Jogger manages to accommodate up to six passengers – plus the driver – but does so without charging a significant premium.
Better still, the rearmost seats can be removed to leave the Jogger as a conventional five-seater but with huge space left over in the boot for luggage.
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Buy A Used Car at The Taxi Centre
From SUVs to family cars to executive saloons, The Taxi Centre’s used stock will have the right taxi at the right price for you.
At The Taxi Centre, we want to help you find the best new taxi deal possible.
We offer a selection of taxi finance options to help cover the costs of your new taxi in a way that suits your budget. Just one of the many benefits you get when buying a taxi direct from us.
We offer Hire Purchase (HP) on all of our new taxi, as well as Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) for specific models.