After arriving at the airport arrivals halls, there are many different options to reach your hotel. The cheapest option is likely to include the public bus or train service, but that isn't going to be the most convenient, especially if travelling with a lot of luggage or with small children. A more relaxed and stress-free option is to look at booking a taxi or private transfer.
Here are the five of
the most practical options to get to your intended destination:
Private transfer
The option to pre-book
a private car will make the onward journey stress-free and eliminate issues
related to queuing. The majority of the private car services will give the
option to choose the preferred type of transport, which can range from a
standard estate car to a limousine or a minibus.
Taxi transfer
The price and queuing
time at the taxi rank can be difficult to predict. Also, it can be quite
expensive if there is quite a distance to reach your intended destination. If
you are arriving at the airport at a quiet time it may be more appealing to
simply head to the taxi rank, but at busy times it will often benefit to make
prior arrangements.
Shared transfers
The shared transfers
are likely to be a more economical option compared to the private transfer.
They are great at getting you to your hotel or other destination, but may not
be the best choice for larger groups or those travelling with a lot of luggage.
Also, it is worth taking into consideration the regular stop along the route
will extend the travel time.
Uber
Uber is now widely
available in major cities throughout the world and a car can easily be
organised once your luggage is collected and you are ready to leave the
airport. The app can give plenty of useful information, such as the pickup location
and whether a flat fee applies to your particular city.
Car rental
Car rental at the
airport is likely to give the desired flexibility for those travellers that
want to visit a variety of places over a period of time. Any decent airport
will give easy access to booking a suitable car through one of the many
reputable brokers.
Overall, the airport
transport is just one more expense that is added to a business trip or holiday,
so it makes sense to look at the different options to see which is able to give
the most appealing package.
Author: Leo Eigenberg
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