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There will be between 4 and 7 of us going to Gatwick around 5am on a Sunday next month, but I'm not sure what the best option is for our luggage, as we're skiing and will have a normal bag each plus skis/boots.


Has anyone done such a journey? Do cab firms round here have roof racks or do they attach a trailer? Or would we have to get a 7 seater for 4 people and stuff everything in somehow?


Any advice appreciated :-D


I usually go with Southern Cars just along from Tesco Express at the end of Rye Lane but have never had ski carriage with me so don't know if they'd still be suitable.


Thanks!

I always use the Keen Group these days, for airport runs and even coming back from the West End late at night when I don't want to wait for a 176. Their prices are reasonable (they will give you a quote when you call) and much cheaper than getting a cab based the airport (although there's a small waiting charge for collection from the airport, which covers waiting time and car parking).


They have lots of local offices and I have found them to be 100% reliable. They even have their own App to download.


Tel: 020 8693 1000

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powercow Wrote:

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> I always use the Keen Group these days, for

> airport runs and even coming back from the West

> End late at night when I don't want to wait for a

> 176. Their prices are reasonable (they will give

> you a quote when you call) and much cheaper than

> getting a cab based the airport (although there's

> a small waiting charge for collection from the

> airport, which covers waiting time and car

> parking).

>

> They have lots of local offices and I have found

> them to be 100% reliable. They even have their own

> App to download.

>

> Tel: 020 8693 1000

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