subject: Think You Don't Have A Choice With Airport Transfers? Think Again With These 5 Great Options [print this page] Going on holiday is one of the most exciting and enjoyable times of the year, but it can also be one of the most stressful.
If you've booked your holiday and are thinking that the only possibility of getting to the hotel from the airport is the inclusive transfer or a taxi, depending on the destination you're visiting, check out these 5 different types of airport transfer, with options available for everyone.
1. Get a shuttle bus - in many holiday destinations around the world, particularly the larger cities, most nearby airports will run some form of shuttle bus, which is used in the same way a standard bus is.
Picking up at the airport usually every 15 to 30 minutes, you pay a few pounds, tell the driver where you want to go and hop on board with your luggage until you reach your destination.
2. Use the organised transfer - if you've booked a package holiday, the easiest way to get from the airport to your hotel is to use the transfer that's included in your package, which is usually in the form of a mini bus or small coach.
Not necessarily the quickest, they are in fact the cheapest as well as the easiest, as the cost is included in the price of your holiday.
3. Use a taxi - as airports are often situated far away from the actual destinations where most want to visit, taxi fares can be particularly lucrative and this is why whenever you step out of a major airport around the world today, you're likely to see a selection of taxis waiting for business.
Although not the cheapest option, jumping in a taxi is a fantastic way to get to your hotel if you haven't arranged any type of transfer and you agree on a price before setting off.
4. Arrange a private transfer - the way to travel in style from the airport to your hotel is to arrange a private transfer. Whilst you'll be able to pay for a mini bus or standard car to pick you up, why not pay a little extra and arrive in luxury?
5. Hire a car - aside from taxis, car hire companies are everywhere in airports and therefore no matter whether you want small car hire Malaga or a large, SUV somewhere in America, you'll be able to get exactly what you want at the airport.
However, although it's arguably easier to arrange something when you're actually at the airport, chances are you'll be able to grab a better deal on, for instance, car hire Malaga if you book in advance.
What's more, if you're on a budget and don't think you can afford to hire a car, you're mistaken. The one thing you have to remember (aside from booking in advance) is to get the smallest car that you can comfortably fit into.
It can tempting to hire a people carrier that can seat 8 people if you're used to driving one at home, but if there is only two of you on the holiday, you'll be able to save yourself a substantial amount of money by just hiring a small, 3 door car.
