Private chauffeur service for the BFI London Film Festival

The festival runs across eleven venues in central London, including BFI Southbank, Curzon Soho, the ICA, Vue West End, and Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall for the opening and closing galas. A chauffeur held on standby removes the need to plan each leg of that route yourself.

The BFI London Film Festival runs from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 18 October 2026, with screenings, galas, and events held across London and selected UK partner cinemas.

How the booking works

• Full-day hire, for attendees building a day around several screenings or a gala across the festival's South Bank and West End venues.

• Hourly hire (4-hour minimum), suited to a single premiere evening — arrival, screening, and onward departure, held on one booking.

• Available across all twelve days of the festival.

• Multi-address collections for parties or teams travelling from different London addresses to the same screening or gala.

Why festival guests and artists choose a private chauffeur over a taxi app

A festival built around eleven venues does not run on one predictable route. A pre-booked chauffeur is briefed on your schedule in advance, not found at the roadside once a screening lets out.

• You hold a Closing Night Gala fundraising ticket and want a red carpet arrival at Royal Festival Hall that matches the occasion.

• You are attending a gala and want a departure timed to the evening, not a search for a car among the crowd outside.

• You are an artist, director, or cast member and want a single point of contact for the day, not a new app booking for each venue.

• You are moving between a screening in Soho and an event on the South Bank in one evening and want the timing held for you.

• You are managing travel for a delegation or press day and want one vehicle, or several coordinated together, arriving on schedule.

For guests who prefer not to be identified in transit, an unbranded vehicle can be arranged on request, and non-disclosure agreements are available where discretion is required.

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Available vehicles for this event:

Travelling alone, or as a corporate pair?

The Mercedes E-Class offers understated comfort for a screening or a single gala evening.

Holding a fundraising ticket, or want an arrival that suits a red carpet?

The Mercedes S-Class matches the occasion for a Closing Night Gala arrival at Royal Festival Hall.

Attending as a group, or moving as a small production team?

The Mercedes V-Class seats up to six, keeping your whole party together across venues.

Want the most distinguished arrival on the night?

The Range Rover Autobiography suits a gala entrance where presence matters as much as comfort.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the BFI London Film Festival 2026?

The festival runs from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 18 October 2026, across venues in central London and selected partner cinemas around the UK.

Which venues does the chauffeur service cover?

Crownwood Charters covers all central London festival venues, including BFI Southbank, BFI IMAX, Curzon Soho, the ICA, Prince Charles Cinema, Vue West End, and Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall.

Do you offer hourly hire for this event?

Yes. Hourly hire has a four-hour minimum and suits a single premiere evening. Full-day hire is also available for attendees covering several screenings or a longer schedule.

What vehicle is available for the festival?

Mercedes E-Class, S-Class, V-Class, and Range Rover Autobiography. The V-Class seats up to six; the others suit individuals, pairs, or a single gala arrival.

I'm attending as talent or industry. Can you accommodate discretion?

Yes. An unbranded vehicle can be arranged on request, and a non-disclosure agreement can be put in place where required.

I've bought festival tickets. Is transport included?

No. Crownwood Charters is not affiliated with the BFI and is not an official festival partner. The £250 fundraising ticket covers your red carpet access and seat at the Closing Night Gala screening on 18 October, and supports the BFI's work as a registered charity, separate from any transport arrangement. Crownwood Charters provides transport to and from Royal Festival Hall independently of the festival.

Is parking included in the booking?

No. Parking is not included in the price and is not arranged by Crownwood Charters. Always check the official BFI London Film Festival website for the latest venue access and screening information before travelling.

Crownwood Charters provides transportation only. We do not supply festival tickets, accreditation, or venue access. Entry to any screening or event is subject to your ticket or accreditation. Always check the event's official website for the latest access arrangements and updates before your visit.

Book your private chauffeur for the BFI London Film Festival

Book your private car service now — October fills quickly across multiple events.

All bookings are confirmed in advance. Same-day bookings cannot be accepted.