Planning your vacation in another city or country, you want to agree on everything in advance, so that you do not get nervous. Many hotels and hotels in the world offer their guests an additional service - a transfer, often included in a package tour , but what this means and what services they will get, many tourists do not know.
What is the hotel transfer and its types?
Transfer is a pre-ordered trip on the customer's route. Most often order a transfer to quickly and safely arrive from the airport to the hotel and back. Depending on the type of transfer for the provision of services, vehicles from cars to buses are used.
Ordering a transfer service, you can no longer worry about transporting yourself and your baggage from the train station or from the airport to the hotel.
Services included in the transfer:
- an organized meeting at the airport or train station;
- delivery of vehicles with a personal driver;
- waiting for the arrival of the aircraft or the arrival of the train (unlimited in time);
- Waiting for the tourist to leave (1 hour) after landing or arrival of the train;
- paid parking;
- guaranteed delivery of the tourist to the destination and assistance in accommodation;
- transportation of luggage (no restrictions on the volume).
Advantages of the transfer:
- pay only for him, and all other costs are paid by the firm;
- absence of time limits for implementation subject to prior warning (continuation of leave, transfer of departure);
- saving time (do not look for a taxi);
- security;
- not more expensive, and even cheaper than a taxi.
Basic types of transfer:
- individual;
- group.
What is an individual transfer?
Do you want to see the sights, go shopping or attend various events? Then you need an individual transfer, which will carry you along the developed route. A personal driver will accompany you everywhere, wait for the necessary time and even talk about other interesting places along the way. Usually the driver is selected with knowledge of your language, so that it's easy to communicate, and you could get answers to the questions that arise.
This kind of transfer is the most popular service among tourists, as personal safety and guarantees of fulfillment are the most important in a successful trip to another country.
What is a group transfer?
This kind of transfer means that the meeting and transportation from the airport to the hotel will be made by a group of tourists by bus or minibus.
When to order a group transfer:
- for excursions;
- in business trips;
- to deliver a group of business partners to the desired destination;
- for carrying out of solemn actions (weddings, birthdays);
- when organizing conferences or congresses.
In addition to these two main types of transfer, transport companies still provide the following:
- general transfer : refers to transportation with other people who are traveling in the same direction or at the same destination as you.
- business transfer or VIP-transfer : transportation with increased
the level of comfort (a high-class car, limousines, drinks during transportation, additional services); - ferry transfer : transportation to the destination (in Venice or on the islands).
Using at least once a transfer service for organizing your trips during the rest, you will understand that it is much more convenient, reliable and not at all more expensive, and in some cases even cheaper than using a local taxi or public transport. It is especially recommended to use this service in a large and completely unfamiliar city.