Airport Transfers

What to look for when booking airport transfers

Airport transfers are a popular way to be transported either from your home or business to the airport, or when you arrive overseas being transported safely from your airport to the holiday resort or hotel. Airport transfers can be a very convenient and cost effective alternative means of transportation especially if you are a person who does not wish to take their car abroad, take responsibilty for a hired car or have to hire local transport without knowing the real cost of the journey, which is usually more expensive.

There are now literally hundred of companies with an online website presence which specialise in the airport transfer only service, providing not only UK airport transfers which can take you from any postcode in the UK to any UK airport, but also overseas airport transfers where you can be transported from an airport or port to many of the top holiday resorts, luxurious hotels and cities, and if also required you can also book return airport transfers which will safely transport you back when returning home. They each offer varying degrees of transportation and pricing either per person or per vehicle and choosing the right method of transportation is key in saving pounds off your holidays costs.

Airport transfer companies are now able to offer a wide range of transportation for your transfers these include private taxi, shuttles, minibus, coach, executive car, limousine, hummer, boat and even helicopter and which service to choose is entirely dependant on the size of your travel budget, size of party on holiday or on the business trip and the accessibility of the actual location you are travelling to.

To help you save money, most of the corporate brand airport transfer companies offer you quick three step online bookings with personal preference search which displays within minutes a list of their current best airport transfers prices and transportation available for your searched preferences,with a confirmation and booking page to complete your booking safely and quickly online. Quite regularly the airport transfer companies will have discount sales which can save you upto 20% on certain destinations in their location databases, so it is a very good idea to look around regularly to see which airport transfer companies are offering the best discounts.

Different types of airport transfers

What you should expect with airport transfers

Shuttle transfers are much like a bus service, where shared buses are scheduled at set times and usual follow a set route dropping passengers off at several different locations at the destination.

Private or Taxi transfers are for people who would like to travel individually straight from the airport to their destination with little hassle, people are usually transported via a private taxi or car.

Minibus transfers are a private and more economical way and are ideal for larger groups of people who can all travel to the same destination without having to hire additional vehicles to transport everybody.

Coach transfers are just like minibus transfers, a private and more economical way where even larger groups can be safely transported straight to the same destination.

Executive transfers are a private transfer, usually booked by business people or people who like to travel in style and are usually met by their driver and escorted to their vehicle and chauffered to their destination.

Limousine transfers are like executive transfers, again people are met by their driver and escorted to the limousine and are usually booked by business people and people who like to travel in style, these transfers are very popular with people who are on their honeymoon or are attending a wedding in an exotic location.

Ski Resort transfers are a convenient transportation method for getting from the airport travelling up into to the mountains to the popular ski resorts, people can travel via fully equipped coaches with ample storage for luggage and ski equipment or people can book a private transfers when needing to meet specific time requirements.

Booking airport transfers in advance

Avoiding future problems with airport transfers

When booking airport transfers it is highly recommended to book your transfer requirements two or three weeks in advance to avoid any future problems or disappointments when trying to book adequate transportation, and is definitely recommended if you have any special requirements such as extra luggage space or an extra seat for your child.

Also you must be aware that certain times of the year are very busy with other travellers booking airport transfers and you may find that the dates have been fully booked and the ideal transportation method may not be available to you.

Whether you are on holiday or a business trip it is definitely worth looking round for the best deals on offer from these transfer companies and getting at least two or three quotes before committing to booking your airport transfers is the best way of ensuring you get the best possible deal.

Booking your airport transfers online

Including current discount codes

A2B Transfers website: www.a2btransfers.com

Offers both airport transfers to UK airports and overseas airport transfers.

Airport Taxis website: www.airporttaxis-uk.co.uk

Offer airport taxis and executive transfers to and from UK airports only.

Holiday Taxis website: www.holidaytaxis.com

Offers both airport transfers to UK airports and overseas airport transfers.

Use OFFTEN2 for 10% off your airport transfer valid on all bookings taken till 31st December 2009.

National Express website: www.nationalexpress.com

Offers coach transfers to and from all UK airports only.

Resort Hoppa website: www.resorthoppa.com

Offers both airport transfers to UK airports and overseas airport transfers.

Use HOPNOV for 15% off your airport transfer valid on all bookings taken till 31st December 2009.

Shuttle Direct website: www.shuttledirect.com

Offers airport transfers to and from airports and resorts worldwide only.

Transferstore website: www.transferstore.com

Offers airport transfers to and from airports and resorts worldwide only.