Bicester Village from London — Private Car Shopping Day, Driver Waits

How do you get to Bicester Village from London, and how does the day run?

Bicester Village is at 50 Pingle Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 6WD, about 65 miles (105 km) north-west of central London. By private car the morning drive takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and the evening drive about 1 hour 30 minutes, by our hour-by-hour journey-time data.

1. Pickup at your hotel

   Your driver meets you at the hotel entrance at the time you chose. An 8am pickup usually reaches the village around 9:15am, depending on traffic, before the busiest hours.

2. Set down at the entrance

   No car park to cross and no parking to arrange. Agree a meeting point with your driver, and the day is yours.

3. Four to five hours of shopping

   More than 150 boutiques along open-air pedestrian streets, with cafés and restaurants for lunch between rounds. Visit your five or six favourite boutiques first, while the street is quiet.

4. Oxford on the way back, if you like

   Oxford is about 20 minutes away. An hour among the colleges fits the day if you shop for about four hours; anything longer is charged at the extra-hour rate. For a fuller day there, see the Oxford day trip from London, or the Blenheim Palace day trip, which can end at the village.

5. Back to your hotel

   Your driver loads the bags and drives you to the address you started from, about seven to eight hours after pickup. With an 8am pickup you are back in London by mid-afternoon, ahead of the evening traffic.

Where do your shopping bags go while you shop?

In the car. Walk back to your driver between rounds, leave the bags in the boot and return to the boutiques with free hands.

• No need for the village’s paid bag services. Bicester Village charges £35 for its hands-free shopping service and £10 for a bag drop. With your own car waiting, most guests use the boot instead, at no extra cost.
• Match the car to the haul. The E-Class carries two large bags and suits a couple. The V-Class carries seven, for a family or a group planning a big day. A Range Rover is also available in the booking form.
• Suitcases stay locked in the boot. On a flight day your luggage rides with you, so you walk the boutiques with just a handbag.

When is Bicester Village open, and which day is best?

Tell us your date and we set the pickup around that day’s hours.

Hours checked 22 October 2026 on the official Bicester Village opening times.

Can you shop tax-free, and how do you get VIP at Bicester Village?

• No VAT refund at the till. Tax-free shopping for visitors ended in Great Britain in January 2021. Some boutiques deduct VAT when they ship your purchase to an address outside the UK, with delivery and import duties added, so ask before you pay.
• VIP cards cannot be bought. Any card offered for sale is invalid. Join the village’s free membership on its website or app the evening before; you scan its QR code with each purchase for member rewards, and some hotels and card issuers add a 10% partner saving through the same code.
• Personal shopping is free on request. Book the appointment with the village first, give us the time, and your pickup is set to match.
• Returns depend on each boutique. Every brand sets its own policy, so keep each receipt with its bag and try things on before you fly home.

Is the shopping day suitable for children, older guests and wheelchair users?

Yes. The village is flat and pedestrian, and the car is never far away. Tell us about any mobility needs when you book and we confirm the right car.

• Children. Child seats for every age are free; tell us the ages when you book. The village has a playground for a break between shops.
• Wheelchairs and walkers. The village concierge lends wheelchairs and mobility scooters free, subject to availability. If a folding wheelchair travels with you, choose the V-Class.
• Friends in different hotels. One car can collect your group from two or three London hotels. List the extra addresses in the booking notes; the small extra charge is confirmed before the day.

Can we shop at Bicester Village on our arrival or departure day?

Yes. Your driver can meet you at Heathrow, take you to the village with your suitcases in the boot, then on to your London hotel. Flying home, you check out in the morning, shop through the middle of the day and finish at your terminal.

Add the flight number, terminal and order of stops to the booking notes, and we send the fare for the whole day before you pay. On a departure day, agree a fixed time to leave the village and follow your airline’s advice on check-in.

How much is the private car to Bicester Village, and what is included?

Fares are per car, return. Fuel, tolls, parking, the driver’s waiting time and child seats are included; your purchases, meals and the village’s paid services are not. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.

Mercedes E‑Class

3 seats2 bags

For couples and small families.

Shopping day · 7–8 hours£470

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Mercedes V‑Class

7 seats7 bags

For families, groups and a big shopping day.

Shopping day · 7–8 hours£560

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Questions before you book your Bicester Village day

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