Airport transfer driver with your own car

Holidaymakers, business travellers, and local people who want a reliable lift to an early or late flight. Hotels and corporate clients may also book regularly.

A fixed fare per journey, often with extras for waiting time, child seats or luggage. Return bookings and regular clients help fill your diary.

• Safe, calm driving
• Good local knowledge
• Punctual and well presented
• Friendly customer service

• In most of the UK you need a private hire driver licence, a licensed vehicle and a licensed operator, so check your council's rules before spending money
• Private hire insurance (hire and reward) is different from standard car insurance
• Airports may have their own pick-up rules, parking charges and permit requirements, so check each one you plan to serve
• Rules differ between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and London has its own regime through TfL
• Flight delays and early starts can make hours unpredictable
• Vehicle costs, fuel and licence renewals can eat into profit, so price fares carefully

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £8,000, depending on your vehicle and licensing. Monthly revenue is estimated at around £1,200 to £5,000, depending on the hours you work and the bookings you win.

In most of the UK, check for a private hire driver licence, licensed vehicle and licensed operator through your council before spending money. Also check hire and reward insurance, airport pick-up rules and permits, and differences between England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and London (TfL).

The estimate is at least around 15 hours a week. Useful skills include safe, calm driving, good local knowledge, being punctual and well presented, and friendly customer service. Flight delays and early starts can make hours unpredictable.