Airport Transfers – Limousines

When traveling internationally, you need to chose your airport transfers – limousines can be a good choice. The hotel you are staying in will arrange this for you in both directions. It is generally booked via your travel agent when they book your accommodation. If you book the hotel online, you will receive a confirmation email with contact email address on it. Email this address for all extra requirements you have including limousine transfers. You can also call the hotel direct to make the reservation yourself ahead of time. Call concierge if you are already resident in the hotel.

In most cases, limousine transfers are considered a luxury. They may or may not be covered by your company’s travel policy. If there are more than three people travelling together, it may be cheaper to order a limousine than two taxis.

In a few countries, it is the only or best option as there is either no, an unreliable and/or an unsafe taxi service. Countries that it is most likely you will have a transfer organized will include countries in Africa, India, some countries in Latin America. They are usually countries where wages are low so the limousine service will be relatively inexpensive compared to getting a taxi in a Western world city.

Your company may also have its own fleet of cars for this which your host will organize prior to your travel. Ask your host to give you contact details of the driver or someone who can call the driver. This will be useful in case of an emergency or a “no show”. Also ask for instructions on where the driver will meet you. Most likely the driver or supervisor will hold a board with the hotel name or your company name on it. Your name will be printed underneath that. In some cities like Hong Kong and Dubai, each hotel chain has its own desk that you go to in order to connect with your transfer pick up.