The white chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters seen across the shingle of Cuckmere Haven

5 of the best · Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom

Taxis, Parking and Scenic Drives from Brighton

Licensed taxis and private hire, parking in the city, and the drives along the coast and up on to the Downs.

Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Brighton.

  1. Council-licensed

    Taxis in Brighton & Hove

    Brighton & Hove·Licensed taxis

    Hackney carriages and private-hire cars in the city are licensed by Brighton & Hove City Council.

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  2. Cliffs and villages

    The coast road to Eastbourne

    A259·Scenic drive

    The A259 east along the coast, past Rottingdean and Newhaven to the Seven Sisters and Eastbourne.

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The full list: Motoring, A–Z

Neighbourhood

Taxis 2

Getting a cab.

  1. Brighton & Hove

    Streamline Taxis

    Portslade·Taxi firm

    A Brighton & Hove taxi firm, bookable by phone and online.

    Streamline House, Crown Road, Portslade BN41 1SHExplore View on map

  2. Council-licensed

    Taxis in Brighton & Hove

    Brighton & Hove·Licensed taxis

    Hackney carriages and private-hire cars in the city are licensed by Brighton & Hove City Council.

    Explore View on map

Driving 3

Parking and scenic roads.

  1. Council information

    Parking in Brighton & Hove

    Brighton & Hove·Parking

    Where and how to park, with the council’s parking zones, car parks and permits.

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  2. Cliffs and villages

    The coast road to Eastbourne

    A259·Scenic drive

    The A259 east along the coast, past Rottingdean and Newhaven to the Seven Sisters and Eastbourne.

    Explore View on map

  3. Up on the Downs

    Up to Devil’s Dyke and Ditchling Beacon

    South Downs·Scenic drive

    Short drives up from the city to the viewpoints of the South Downs.

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