London sits almost exactly at the midpoint between Toronto and Windsor — 185 kilometres to each, with Highway 401 running through the city as the spine connecting eastern and western Ontario. To the east is Canada’s largest city and its international airport. To the west is Windsor and the Ambassador Bridge crossing to Detroit, the automotive capital of North America. London’s own airport sits 15 minutes north of downtown. This geography makes London a legitimate pivot city for transportation — and it gives London residents more airport options than almost any other Ontario city of comparable size.
It is also Ontario’s third-largest city, a major medical and university centre, and home to one of Canada’s most distinctive private club traditions. The London Club has been at its King Street address since 1881. Western University’s campus along the Thames River produces more Rhodes Scholars than almost any institution in the country. Labatt Breweries is headquartered here. General Dynamics Land Systems Canada operates out of London. And 3M Canada chose this city for its Canadian head office. The Forest City has been building institutions for a long time, and it shows.
Platinum Rides has provided limo service in London Ontario since 2013. Airport transfers to Pearson, Detroit, and London’s own YXU. Weddings at the Elm Hurst Inn in Ingersoll, Windermere Manor near Western University, and the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre on the Thames. Corporate accounts for Western University, 3M Canada, Labatt, and General Dynamics. Twelve years. 27 vehicles. Flat-rate pricing confirmed before departure. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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London Ontario Starting Rates: Sedan from $225 | Rolls-Royce Ghost from $900 | Mercedes-Maybach S 580 from $1,100 | Cadillac Escalade from $175/hr | Stretch Limousines from $400/hr | Party Buses from $600 | Flat-rate + HST & gratuity | 24/7
Platinum Rides is a Canadian premium chauffeur company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. We provide chauffeur-driven transportation across London, St. Thomas, Woodstock, Ingersoll, Strathroy, and southwestern Ontario with 27 vehicles including five Rolls-Royce models — the Phantom Two-Tone (the only custom-painted Phantom in the GTA), Phantom 8 Series, Ghost, Cullinan, and the 1960 Silver Cloud II vintage. Our ultra-luxury sedan fleet includes the Mercedes-Maybach S 580 and BMW 750i Flagship. Group and party fleet includes Cadillac Escalade luxury SUVs, three Mercedes Sprinter configurations, Lincoln stretch limousines, the Hummer H2 Stretch at 18 passengers, party buses from 22 to 50 passengers, and shuttle coaches up to 56 passengers.
Pricing is flat-rate, confirmed before departure. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
London’s position as southwestern Ontario’s largest city creates a service profile that differs from every other Platinum Rides market. It is not a GTA suburb with a 45-minute Pearson commute. It is a genuine independent city with its own airport, its own corporate base, and two major international airports at roughly equal distance in opposite directions. We serve all of it.
London’s unique geographic position gives it three legitimate airport options within a two-hour radius. Understanding which airport serves which journey best is where Platinum Rides adds value before a vehicle even moves. We serve all airports from all London addresses with flat-rate pricing confirmed before departure.
London’s own airport, located in northeast London approximately 15 to 20 minutes from downtown via Highbury Avenue. For sun destination travel — Florida, Arizona, Caribbean routes on WestJet and Swoop — and for domestic connections through Air Canada Jazz, YXU is the most practical and time-efficient option for London residents. The departure experience at YXU is the most relaxed of any airport in southwestern Ontario.
Real-time flight monitoring on all arrivals. Personalised name board at the terminal. One full hour complimentary wait time from actual wheels-down. Flat-rate pricing from all London communities — call 1-888-921-1116 for exact quote from your London address.
Drive Times from London to YXU:
London’s primary airport for international travel, long-haul routes, and any destination not served directly from YXU. Highway 401 East delivers London to Pearson in 1 hour 55 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. For London’s corporate community — 3M Canada executives heading to US offices, General Dynamics personnel travelling to international operations, Western University faculty heading to international conferences — Pearson is the essential international connection.
Real-time flight monitoring on all arrivals. Personalised name board at Terminal 1 or Terminal 3 Door A. One full hour complimentary wait time from actual wheels-down. FBO service available at Skyservice, Signature Aviation, and Skycharter private terminals.
Drive Times from London to Pearson (YYZ):
Sedan from $225 | Escalade from $175/hr | Ghost from $900 | Maybach S 580 from $1,100
London’s western airport option — approximately 195 kilometres via Highway 401 West and the Ambassador Bridge border crossing at Windsor with a total travel time of 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes depending on border wait times. Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a major hub for Delta Air Lines, Spirit, and Southwest, offering competitive US domestic and international connections that Pearson may not match on certain routes. For London residents with US travel that originates through Detroit — flights to Atlanta, Minneapolis, Seattle, and US carriers generally — DTW is a legitimate and sometimes superior option.
Passport and NEXUS documentation is the passenger’s responsibility. We monitor Ambassador Bridge border wait times where possible and can adjust departure timing recommendations accordingly. Call 1-888-921-1116 for current London to Detroit pricing.
Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes from London via Highway 401 East. Hamilton serves WestJet, Swoop, and Flair Airlines on Florida, Arizona, and Caribbean routes — an alternative to YXU for specific route availability and pricing. Flat-rate transfers from all London addresses.
Airport Transfer Quick Reference:
| Airport | Code | Distance | Drive Time | Starting Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London International | YXU | 15–25 km | 15–30 min | Call for rate |
| Hamilton International | YHM | 130–145 km | 1h 20min–1h 35min | Call for rate |
| Toronto Pearson International | YYZ | 185–200 km | 1h 55min–2h 20min | Sedan from $225 |
| Detroit Metropolitan | DTW | 195–210 km | 2h–2h 30min | Call for rate |
All transfers flat-rate + HST & gratuity. 24/7 availability. 1-888-921-1116.
London’s wedding venue landscape is anchored by Victorian and Georgian estate properties that have accumulated genuine history. The Elm Hurst Inn has been on its 33 Ingersoll acres since 1872. The London Club has been at King Street since 1881. Windermere Manor was built in 1925. The Old Court House was modelled after a castle in Dublin in 1827. These are not ballrooms that describe themselves as having “timeless elegance” — they are properties where the word actually applies. Platinum Rides has been serving London weddings with a fleet that matches what these venues demand.
In Ingersoll, 30 minutes east of London on Highway 401, the Elm Hurst Inn is London’s defining estate wedding venue. Built in 1872 on 33 acres of rural Ingersoll countryside — the former starting point of the Canadian cheese industry, of all things — the manor’s stately facade, trimmed lawns, private balconies, and outdoor terraces create a setting that draws couples from London, the GTA, and southwestern Ontario specifically for its historic character and all-in-one capability. Up to 230 guests. On-site spa. Farm-to-table dining.
The Rolls-Royce Ghost arriving at the Elm Hurst manor on its circular driveway is the most requested vehicle for this venue. The 1960 Silver Cloud II — a 1960 classic at a property established in 1872 — is for couples who want the heritage dialogue between eras. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan handles the Ingersoll approach roads and the manor’s grounds without compromise.
Near the Western University campus along the Thames River, Windermere Manor was built in 1925 and has operated as a boutique hotel and wedding venue for decades. The carriage bridge through the forest trails, the grey Georgian pillars, the well-maintained grounds, the Grand Hall accommodating up to 120 guests with the large balcony windows overlooking the estate — it is London’s most photogenic heritage setting within the city itself. Our Rolls-Royce Ghost and the 1960 Silver Cloud II are the most-requested Windermere Manor vehicles.
On 30 parkland acres adjacent to the Thames River on the Western University campus grounds, Ivey Spencer is the most exclusive address in southwestern Ontario for weddings and private celebrations. Georgian manor architecture, manicured grounds for outdoor ceremonies, a dining room for up to 180 guests, and on-site hotel accommodations for out-of-town guests. Connected to the business school’s reputation for exclusivity and discretion. The Rolls-Royce Phantom Two-Tone arriving at Ivey Spencer’s Georgian entrance creates an arrival statement in keeping with everything else about this venue.
Established in 1881 at its King Street address, The London Club is one of Canada’s longest-running private members’ clubs and the most prestigious venue in London for private dining, receptions, and exclusive events. Its heritage building, white tablecloth reputation, and private character have made it the setting of choice for London’s business and civic community for over 140 years. The Mercedes-Maybach S 580 or the Rolls-Royce Ghost for arrivals here — discretion and quality, both.
Sixteen acres of rolling countryside outside London with two timber-framed event halls and a winery character that creates the full farm-and-vineyard aesthetic without the distance to Niagara. Up to 230 guests. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan handles the estate approach roads. For couples who want the wine country atmosphere close to London, Bellamere is the natural choice.
A secluded Victorian manor on Western University’s grounds, available seasonally for exclusive private events. The grounds and gardens are exclusively available to the booked event — no other events on the same date. The 1960 Silver Cloud II parked outside the Victorian facade is one of the most distinctive arrival moments in our London service.
For London couples willing to travel 30 minutes northeast, the Westover Inn in St. Marys is a 19th-century Victorian manor on 19 acres along the Thames River with the beautifully preserved stone architecture that defines St. Marys as one of Ontario’s most distinctive heritage towns. The Rolls-Royce Ghost and Silver Cloud II both suit Westover’s character.
Spencer Hotel and Conference Centre, Idlewyld Inn & Spa (1878), The Old Court House (1827), Forest City National (Fanshawe Lake), Stoneridge Inn and Conference Centre, Delta Hotels London, and all London and southwestern Ontario wedding properties served with full fleet availability.
No London Ontario competitor operates a single Rolls-Royce model. Platinum Rides brings five — with specific vehicle pairings for every significant London and southwestern Ontario venue. Wedding packages from $800.
Highway 401 East from London connects to the QEW and puts Niagara wine country within 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours — a manageable distance for a full-day wine country experience. Your group boards the vehicle at your London address. We navigate the QEW, the Niagara Peninsula winery roads, and the return. The day is entirely yours.
Estate wineries including Peller Estates, Inniskillin, Trius Winery, Reif Estate Winery, Chateau des Charmes, Jackson-Triggs, Konzelmann Estate Winery, and Ravine Vineyard. A full day from London covers two to three winery stops with time for a vineyard lunch or dinner.
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from London — the closer option for a focused half-day.
Wine Tour Vehicle Guide:
Typical London Ontario wine tour duration: 6 to 8 hours door-to-door.
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London’s bachelorette circuit runs along Richmond Street and Wellington Road, through the Masonville restaurant corridor, and — for the bigger nights — east into Toronto or west into Windsor’s entertainment district. One Platinum Rides vehicle keeps the group together through every stop without anyone managing logistics from inside the celebration.
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All bookings are hourly with multi-stop itinerary coordination. Spring and summer weekend dates fill quickly — early booking strongly recommended.
London’s corporate base includes some of Canada’s most distinctive employers. 3M Canada has operated its Canadian headquarters in London for decades — a global company whose London executives travel to US operations regularly, with Detroit Metropolitan Airport often the more direct option than Pearson for American destinations. Labatt Breweries of Canada, headquartered on Labatt Avenue since 1847, is one of Canada’s oldest and most established corporate institutions and generates consistent executive travel. General Dynamics Land Systems Canada, a major defence contractor, operates out of London with international travel requirements that require reliable long-distance transportation. Canada Life (formerly London Life Insurance), one of Canada’s largest insurance companies, is rooted in London’s financial history.
Western University and London Health Sciences Centre — the two largest employers in the city — generate consistent academic delegation, visiting medical specialist, and conference travel year-round.
For all these organisations, the distance to Pearson on a 2 AM pickup for a 5:30 AM international departure requires a service that treats the timing with the same seriousness the client does. Platinum Rides holds corporate accounts with London employers requiring structured long-distance professional transportation.
Corporate accounts include consolidated monthly invoicing, priority scheduling, and dedicated account chauffeurs.
London’s secondary schools and Western University generate consistent prom and graduation transportation demand through May and June. Platinum Rides has served London prom bookings throughout its service area.
London High Schools Served: Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School, London South Collegiate Institute, A.B. Lucas Secondary School, Saunders Secondary School, Oakridge Secondary School, Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School, John Paul II Catholic Secondary School, Catholic Central High School, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School, and Western University convocation events.
Stretch limousines, Hummer H2 Stretch, Mercedes Sprinter Limo Style, and party buses available for all prom bookings.
No alcohol on prom vehicles — sparkling juice on board, confirmed in writing before the booking is accepted. Chauffeur name and contact information shared with parents before pickup.
London’s own entertainment calendar includes events at Budweiser Gardens, the London Music Hall, and the Wolf Performance Hall. For the Toronto entertainment circuit — Scotiabank Arena, Rogers Centre, Budweiser Stage — Highway 401 East puts them 2 hours away. Our long-distance hourly chauffeur service handles the evening door-to-door, with the vehicle at your London address for departure and available for the return whenever the evening concludes.
Multi-stop business days across London’s corporate corridors. Client entertainment on Richmond Street. Medical appointments at London Health Sciences Centre or St. Joseph’s. Real estate viewings in Byron and North London’s estate residential market. Property tours in Ingersoll or St. Marys. These are exactly what hourly chauffeur service in London Ontario is built for — a professional driver and premium vehicle at your disposal for as long as you need.
27 vehicles. Professionally trained chauffeurs. Available 24/7.
Platinum Rides serves every London community and the broader southwestern Ontario region at flat-rate pricing with full fleet availability.
Downtown London runs along Dundas Street and Richmond Street — the historic commercial core, Budweiser Gardens, The London Club, and the restaurant and entertainment district. Evening event and wedding transportation demand from downtown is consistent year-round.
Old South and Wortley Village — London’s most charming heritage residential neighbourhood. Victorian homes, independent restaurants, and a character that draws visitors from across the city. Consistent premium transportation demand from the professional and established residential community.
North London and Masonville — London’s most affluent contemporary neighbourhood. Masonville Mall corridor, upscale residential streets, and proximity to Western University. Consistent airport transfer and corporate transportation demand.
Byron and Westmount — west London established residential. Large lots, mature trees, and an executive commuter population with regular Pearson transfer demand.
Old South and Lambeth — south London residential and semi-rural. Consistent demand from the professional community.
Ingersoll (30 minutes east) — home to Elm Hurst Inn. Served regularly for wedding transportation and the occasional corporate retreat from London addresses.
St. Thomas (30 minutes south), Woodstock (30 minutes east), Strathroy (30 minutes west) — all served at flat-rate pricing with full fleet availability.
How much does a London Ontario limo to Pearson Airport cost? Sedan transfers from London to Toronto Pearson start from $225 flat-rate. Cadillac Escalade from $175/hr. Rolls-Royce Ghost from $900. Mercedes-Maybach S 580 from $1,100. All pricing confirmed before departure. Call 1-888-921-1116 for a precise quote based on your London pickup address.
How long is the drive from London to Pearson Airport? 1 hour 55 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes via Highway 401 East depending on traffic and time of day. We recommend allowing 3 hours total from pickup to scheduled departure.
Do you serve London International Airport (YXU)? Yes. London’s own airport is 15 to 30 minutes from most London addresses. Real-time flight monitoring and personalised name board service. Flat-rate pricing from all London communities — call 1-888-921-1116 for exact quote.
Do you provide London to Detroit Airport (DTW) transfers? Yes. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes from London via Highway 401 West and the Ambassador Bridge. For Delta Air Lines, Southwest, and US carrier routes, DTW is frequently a competitive alternative to Pearson. Passport and NEXUS documentation is the passenger’s responsibility. Call 1-888-921-1116 for current pricing.
Do you provide wedding limo service at Elm Hurst Inn? Yes. Elm Hurst Inn in Ingersoll is one of our most requested London-area venues. The Rolls-Royce Ghost and 1960 Silver Cloud II are our most-requested Elm Hurst vehicles. Full wedding day coordination from $800. The drive from London to Ingersoll takes approximately 30 minutes and we coordinate the timing accordingly.
Do you serve Windermere Manor and Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre? Yes. Windermere Manor, Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre, The London Club, Grosvenor Lodge, Bellamere Winery, Idlewyld Inn, Spencer Hotel, Westover Inn in St. Marys, and every other London and southwestern Ontario wedding venue served with full fleet availability.
Is the Rolls-Royce available for London Ontario weddings? Yes. All five Rolls-Royce models — Ghost, Phantom Two-Tone (the only one in the GTA), Phantom 8 Series, Cullinan, and the 1960 Silver Cloud II — are available for London Ontario weddings. No London Ontario competitor operates any Rolls-Royce model. Wedding packages from $800.
Do you offer corporate accounts for London Ontario businesses? Yes. 3M Canada, Labatt Breweries of Canada, General Dynamics Land Systems Canada, Canada Life, Western University, London Health Sciences Centre, St. Joseph’s Health Care London, and all London corporate clients served. Corporate accounts include consolidated monthly invoicing, priority scheduling, and dedicated account chauffeurs.
Do you provide Niagara wine tours from London Ontario? Yes. Hourly chauffeur service for Niagara wine country day trips. Named wineries include Peller Estates, Inniskillin, Trius, Reif Estate, Chateau des Charmes, Jackson-Triggs, and Konzelmann. Typical tour duration 6 to 8 hours door-to-door from London. Custom itineraries on request.
Do you handle prom limo bookings in London Ontario? Yes. Sir Frederick Banting, London South, A.B. Lucas, Saunders, Oakridge, John Paul II Catholic, Catholic Central, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic, and Western University convocation events served annually. No alcohol policy confirmed in writing. Chauffeur contact details shared with parents before pickup.
What makes Platinum Rides different from other London Ontario limo companies? Platinum Rides is the only limo service available in London Ontario with five Rolls-Royce models — including the 1960 Silver Cloud II, which is the only vehicle that genuinely matches the heritage character of Elm Hurst Inn (1872), Windermere Manor (1925), and The London Club (1881). No London Ontario competitor operates any Rolls-Royce model. For the long-distance transfers that define London’s airport market — Pearson, Detroit, Hamilton — the Mercedes-Maybach S 580 with its individual rear recliners makes a 2-hour drive genuinely comfortable rather than merely tolerable. Clients wanting the lowest price book elsewhere. Clients wanting the best book Platinum Rides.
A flat-rate transfer to YXU at 7:00 AM for a WestJet Florida departure. A Rolls-Royce Ghost arriving at Elm Hurst Inn in Ingersoll for the most photographed moment of your wedding season. A Detroit Metropolitan Airport transfer via the Ambassador Bridge. A corporate account for 3M Canada executives heading east on the 401 Monday mornings. Whatever the occasion — we are available around the clock.
Call: 1-888-921-1116 Email: info@platinumrides.ca Book Online: platinumrides.ca/reservation/
Also serving: St. Thomas | Woodstock | Ingersoll | Strathroy | Sarnia | St. Marys | Tillsonburg | All southwestern Ontario destinations.
Platinum Rides — London Ontario’s Premier Limo & Chauffeur Service | Serving clients across Ontario since 2013.
Platinum Rides has been Toronto's trusted luxury limousine service since 2013. From airport transfers and weddings to corporate travel and special events, we serve the entire Greater Toronto Area with a premium fleet and professional chauffeurs available 24/7.


