Deciding how to get from the airport to your destination can be difficult, there may be several factors to consider. Pre-kids, Mr ESLT and I would not think twice about landing and figuring it out there and then in the arrivals hall. However, now we have children and all the associated stuff that they travel with we need to be more prepared. Therefore, when working out the most cost-effective and efficient way to get from Charles De Gaulle to Disneyland Paris and back for our upcoming trip we had to use our personal knowledge of airport transfers and research while keeping in mind our budget and the need for it to be as smooth and easy as possible. After considering up the numerous options – shuttle bus, train, hiring a car etc, we decided that the benefits of private airport transfers outweighed those of other options.
You must pick the right option for you, if you don’t choose the right service, your transfer may end up adding to your frustration instead of relieving it. Therefore private transfers should always be considered as they are by far the least stressful option. Read on to find out more about the benefits of private transfers.
What are Private Airport Transfers?
As the name suggests, private airport transfers are private for you and solely for your party. Depending on the number of people who are travelling this could be a car or minibus. You will arrange in advance where and when the driver of your private airport transfer will pick you up from. They will then take you to your destination. You can also book the return journey, meaning the same service will pick you up from your destination and take you back to the airport.
Budget plays a big part in deciding what transfer option you choose. Yes, private transfers can be more expensive than public transport. However, you have to remember private airport transfers offer door to door service. This is a massive benefit and one that you, like us, may be willing to pay the extra for. You are likely to find several companies that offer private transfers to your destination. Make sure you go with an efficient and trustworthy provider. Online testimonials and reviews can help you make the choice more easily.
Reduce Travel Anxiety
Pre-booking private airport transfers is a sure-fire way to relieve your travel anxiety. Travelling can be stressful enough without worrying about how you are going to get from the airport to your destination. Especially if you are flying into a small airport or out of hours. As public transport may not be running frequently if at all, meaning taxis may be hard to come by. Private airport transfers ensure that someone is waiting for you. Therefore you get to your destination without having to lug your bags and the kids on buses/trains etc. allowing you to enjoy your holiday from the second you land.
No Stress or Tension
If you were to hire a car to drive yourself from the airport to your destination this can add additional stress. Especially if you are required to drive on the other side of the road on roads in cities you are unfamiliar with. They will also help you load and unload your luggage. This is a bonus if you are travelling with small children as you will be able to concentrate on them and not your luggage. Plus many private transfer companies will provide children’s car seats free of charge which adds safety and gives you extra peace of mind when travelling with them rather than on public transport.
No Chance of Getting Lost
If you opt for public transport there is the possibility you may get off at the wrong stop. And as mentioned above if you hire a car and are unfamiliar with your destination, again there is the possibility you will get lost. Which is obviously not the ideal start to your holiday. It would be worse still if you got lost on the back from your destination to the airport as you will run the risk of missing your flight. If you pre-book private airport transfers, the usually polite and professional drivers will know the routes like the back of their hands as they probably make that same run several times a day.
Security
We’ve mentioned lugging your bags onto public transport. What if it goes missing during your journey? Quite often on public transport, you have to leave your luggage in an area away from where you are sitting. Therefore, someone may accidentally or intentionally take it without you realising. Which is not great if your bag has all your holiday essentials in it. Therefore, another benefit of a private airport transfer is that you see your bags being loaded into the vehicle and see it unloaded when you arrive at your destination. Therefore providing assurance your stuff will not be lost or stolen.
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