Daytrip is a private car service platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Daytrip offers private door-to-door transfers with optional sightseeing stops, hourly driver hire, and curated day trips â all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries.
For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.
Yes! Book a private, door-to-door airport transfer with a local English-speaking driver. Enjoy fixed and transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and the option to pay in advance without the hassle of exchanging cash at a foreign airport.
You will receive the vehicle that best fits the number of travelers in your group, ranging from a sedan to a van for groups of up to 7. Depending where you travel, you can book anything from a sedan comparable to a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes V-Class to a Classic Cuban Car. While the exact model may vary, we always ensure that the vehicle provided meets your needs in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. You may be upgraded to a larger vehicle class free of charge depending on availability. Since our largest vehicle seats 7, for groups larger a combination of vehicles will be used. We will send you the exact vehicle details a few days before your trip.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
Know more about traveling from Leicester
Yes, Leicester's central location makes it one of the easier cities to pair with a nearby stop. Nottingham is just 44 km (27 miles) away and shares Leicester's interest in English history and culture. Coventry, around 37 km (23 miles) to the southwest, has its own extraordinary cathedral and wartime heritage. If you are travelling with a private driver, combining two destinations in a single day is straightforward â your driver can plan the route, handle the driving between stops, and adjust timing based on how long you spend at each place.
Leicester sits roughly at the geographic heart of England, making it accessible from multiple directions. From London, it is approximately 164 km (102 miles), with a private transfer typically taking around 2 to 2.5 hours depending on traffic. From Birmingham, the distance is around 54 km (34 miles), roughly 45 to 55 minutes by road. From Nottingham, it is just 44 km (27 miles), making it a natural pairing if you want to combine two destinations in one trip.
A full day is enough to experience Leicester's standout highlights without feeling rushed. Plan around four to five hours of sightseeing to cover two or three major attractions comfortably. The King Richard III Visitor Centre alone warrants two to three hours. If you want to include the National Space Centre, it sits a short drive from the city centre, so having your own private transport rather than relying on local buses makes it much easier to move between sites on your own schedule.
Driving your own car or booking a private transfer gives you the most flexibility â particularly if you want to reach attractions like the National Space Centre, which is outside the immediate city centre. Trains connect Leicester to London and Birmingham with reasonable frequency, but they lock you into fixed departure times and leave you dependent on local transport once you arrive. A private transfer means door-to-door service, no parking fees, and a driver waiting when your day is done, which matters when you are trying to make the most of limited time.
Leicester works especially well for history enthusiasts, families, and travelers who want a destination with genuine depth rather than surface-level tourism. The Richard III story appeals to anyone interested in medieval English history, while the National Space Centre draws families and science-minded visitors. The city's internationally recognised food scene â particularly its diverse restaurant culture along Belgrave Road â makes it a rewarding stop for curious eaters. It is less suited to travelers looking for a single iconic landmark and more for those who enjoy discovering a city that consistently surprises.
Leicester packs a surprising range of experiences into a single day. The King Richard III Visitor Centre tells the extraordinary story of the medieval king whose remains were discovered under a city car park in 2012 â one of the most dramatic archaeological finds in British history. The National Space Centre is the UK's largest space attraction, with six hands-on galleries, a rocket tower, and a full planetarium. Add to that the Jewry Wall, which contains the tallest surviving section of Roman masonry in Britain, and a city centre with deep multicultural heritage, and Leicester rewards curious travelers far beyond what most expect.
