About Picks Travel — Liverpool's Most Trusted Taxi Company
Picks Travel is a trusted Liverpool taxi company and airport transfer specialist founded in 2019. 35+ DBS-checked drivers, operator licence PHO0101, 24/7 pre-booked service across Merseyside.
Operator Licence PHO0101 · Liverpool City Council · Est. 2019 · TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice ×4
Picks Travel is a trusted Liverpool taxi company — licensed private hire, founded in 2019 by Ian Pickstock. Picks Travel Liverpool operates 24/7 pre-booked airport transfers and taxis across Merseyside with 35+ DBS-checked drivers. Licensed by Liverpool City Council under operator licence PHO0101. Picks Travel reviews: TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice for 4 consecutive years, 3 Best Taxis in Liverpool (ThreeBestRated.co.uk · 4.9/5 · 118/120) and Taxi Company of the Year 2025 — SME News. Trusted by Acorn Insurance and Liverpool Hope University.
Picks Travel is a licensed Liverpool taxi company and airport transfer specialist founded in 2019. Picks Travel Liverpool operates 24/7 with 35+ DBS-checked drivers. Operator licence PHO0101. Picks Travel reviews: 5-star rated with 1,000+ verified reviews. Airport transfers Liverpool from £35. Call 0151 459 0188.
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Built in Liverpool. Built on Trust.
Picks Travel was founded in Liverpool in 2019 by Ian Pickstock — someone who started out in a Liverpool taxi office, trained as a mechanic and spent years inside the industry before starting his own company. That background meant we knew exactly what needed fixing: poor communication, last-minute let-downs and passengers left unsure whether their driver was even coming.
We launched just before COVID hit. When everything stopped, we used that time to rebuild our systems properly. When travel reopened, we were ready. One of our first drivers was Paul — a friend of 15 years — who is still with us today.
Today we operate with 35+ licensed, DBS-checked drivers across Liverpool, Wirral, Halton, Knowsley and Sefton. Our operator licence is PHO0101, issued by Liverpool City Council, and every vehicle meets council inspection standards.
We specialise in pre-booked journeys — airport transfers, corporate travel, cruise transfers and long-distance — where reliability isn't optional. We follow all national taxi and private hire regulations set by the Department for Transport.
At a Glance
- Founded 2019 by Ian Pickstock, Liverpool
- Operator licence PHO0101 — Liverpool City Council
- 35+ DBS-checked, LCC-licensed drivers
- Pre-booked only — no kerb hailing
- Fixed fares confirmed at booking
- Flight & ship tracking on all collections
- 24/7 · 365 days including bank holidays
- 1,000+ Google · TripAdvisor · Trustpilot reviews
- TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice ×4
- Taxi Company of the Year 2025 — SME News
- Trusted by Acorn Insurance & Liverpool Hope University
Three Things We Never Compromise On
Every booking is built on the same foundation — regardless of destination or time of day.
Planning
Your driver is allocated before you travel. Your fare is confirmed at booking. Nothing is left to chance or sorted on the day.
Reliability
If we take your booking, we stand by it. We monitor your flight, track delays and adjust in real time — so you never land to find your driver has gone.
Accountability
If something goes wrong, Ian wants to know. We take responsibility for every journey from confirmation to drop-off — no passing the buck.
"I treat people how I'd want to be treated. I'd never ask a driver to do a job I wouldn't do myself — and if something goes wrong, I want to know so we can fix it."Ian Pickstock — Founder, Picks Travel Ltd · Liverpool · Est. 2019
What Makes Us Different
We focus on reliability and planning — not volume. Every booking is prepared properly before the day of travel.
Ready to Book?
Fixed fares, licensed drivers, 24/7 service.
Don't Take Our Word For It
Real reviews from real passengers — 1,000+ verified across Google, TripAdvisor and Trustpilot.
"We booked with Picks Travel for our airport transfers after experiencing an unreliable service elsewhere. From the start Picks were very professional and efficient. Ian contacted us before each pick up — we found this very reassuring. Punctual, pleasant and a good steady driver. Would definitely use Picks again."
🏅 TripAdvisor"Another 5 star review for Ian. Booked for our Raye concert in Manchester. Pick up on time as usual, dropped off right outside the venue. Been using Picks Travel for a good few years now and have never been let down. Amazing service again. Thank you."
🏅 TripAdvisor"Picks Travel took us to Manchester Airport for a flight to New York and picked us up on our return. Everything from the initial enquiry to the two pleasant drivers we had was faultless. Thanks to Daniel for greeting us with a smile. Great company — will use again."
🏅 TripAdvisorThe Story, Year by Year
From one car and one licence to one of Liverpool's most decorated private hire companies.
- TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice — 4 consecutive years
- 3 Best Taxis in Liverpool — ThreeBestRated.co.uk (4.9/5 · 118/120)
- Taxi Company of the Year 2025 — SME News
- Best Airport Transfers & Private Hire Northwest 2025 — SME News
How to Book
Four simple steps from enquiry to collection — confirmed before you travel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The questions people ask most when choosing a Liverpool taxi company.
Who are Picks Travel and are they licensed?
A licensed Liverpool private hire company founded in 2019 by Ian Pickstock.
Picks Travel Ltd operates 24/7 pre-booked taxis and airport transfers across Merseyside with 35+ DBS-checked drivers. Licensed by Liverpool City Council under operator licence PHO0101.
Is the company properly licensed?
Yes — operator licence PHO0101 issued by Liverpool City Council.
All drivers are individually licensed and DBS-checked. Vehicles are inspected to council standards. The licence is verifiable via the Liverpool City Council operator register.
What awards have been won?
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award for 4 consecutive years · 3 Best Taxis in Liverpool — ThreeBestRated.co.uk (4.9/5 · 118/120 inspection score) · Taxi Company of the Year 2025 — SME News · Best Airport Transfers & Private Hire Northwest 2025 — SME News.
What areas does Picks Travel cover?
Liverpool, Wirral, Halton, Knowsley and Sefton — plus long-distance to all UK airports.
Liverpool city centre and the wider Merseyside region — Wirral, Halton, Knowsley and Sefton. Long-distance journeys to all UK airports and cruise terminals also available with fixed fares confirmed before travel.
How is this different from other Liverpool taxi companies?
Pre-booked only — driver confirmed, fare fixed and flight tracked before you travel.
We specialise entirely in pre-booked journeys. Your driver is confirmed before you travel, your fare is fixed at booking and your flight is monitored in real time. We don't do on-demand hailing — every job is planned in advance.
Who founded the company?
Ian Pickstock founded Picks Travel in 2019 after years working inside the Liverpool taxi industry as a mechanic and operator support. Ian remains actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business.
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Picks Travel Ltd · Licensed by Liverpool City Council · Operator Licence PHO0101
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