Transfer included. What is a transfer in tourism? What is a group transfer

It turns out that when we go on vacation on our own, we can also easily order a tourist transfer for ourselves. Keyword- on one's own! Well, that is, now it is absolutely not necessary to buy a ticket from a travel agency. And I’m glad that we can book a transfer this way, in Russia, and in Italy, and in Thailand, and in France, and in Turkey, and in Spain, and in Bali, and many other places!

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What is a transfer in tourism?

In short, a tourist transfer is an organized trip, for example, from the airport to the hotel, or back. One of the translations of the word Transfer from English is the word "Movement". A simple example: having arrived at the airport of Bangkok or Phuket on our own, we still have to somehow get to the hotel. This is where the transfer actually comes to the rescue!

Why is this even necessary?

Well, at least, when going on vacation to an unfamiliar country, without knowing the local language, you don’t always want to figure out what public transport we could use to get to the hotel, where to look for it locally, what stop to get off at, etc. The option of taking a taxi from the airport to the hotel can cost a pretty penny, or whatever it will be in the local money of the country we are going to. Not everyone is ready to rent a car in the first days of a trip either, and not always. As a result, it turns out that booking a transfer from the airport to the hotel is the easiest, most convenient and often the cheapest thing. Moreover, this can already be done in advance, via the Internet, without leaving your home at all, and, without exaggeration, in just a few minutes.

How to order a transfer yourself?

Previously, we bought an organized tour (a trip from a tour operator), where the package of services already included a transfer from the airport to the hotel and a return transfer at the end of the vacation. But over time, we realized that we much prefer traveling on our own. At the same time, of course, we had to ask ourselves the question: how can we organize our transfer now? It turned out that everything is simple. More precisely, on our other website (Site about Crete), one of the readers said that for a long time there has been a convenient service for independently searching and online booking transfers in more than 140 countries of the world, naturally, in: Spain, Greece, Italy, France, Turkey, Thailand and many, many others:

How does this work? We just need to enter the basic search parameters: from which airport you need a transfer, to which hotel, date and time of travel, number of people. And the system will automatically find the transfer options available at that time, offered by carrier companies, displaying the search results on one page. As a rule, if you look for a transfer in advance, and not in the last days, then in the search results you can find both options for traveling on a simple bus with a group of other tourists, as well as an individual transfer by car (with the ability to choose a car class, up to luxury) . All we have to do is choose the option you like and book a transfer. By the way, in some directions we even came across such options as, which is very important when vacationing on ski resort, and even combined transfers, for example, by sea + by car.

Note 1. If we understand correctly, it searches for current transfer options, and the booking is made with the carrier company. Therefore, we receive a voucher with all the necessary information from the carrier company. By the way, this explains the greater choice various options transfers in one direction or another.

Some types of transfer

Let's not take into account public transport, taxi or car rental, for the reasons that we gave in, or better yet, let’s talk about the pros and cons of those organized types of transfers that we ourselves have used many times:

1. Group transfer

   What is it? We are taken from the airport to the hotel on a large or medium-sized bus in the company of other tourists, who are gradually transported to their hotels. Well, or vice versa, during the transfer from the hotel on the way to the airport, the bus travels, stopping at hotels and picking up tourists.

   Pros and cons of a group transfer:

   + Low cost. For us, this type of transfer still remains the most budget-friendly.
   - More time on the way. Delivering to hotels or picking up other tourists takes much more time.
   - Dependence on other tourists. The more fellow travelers travel on one bus, the more stops there are and the higher the likelihood of some kind of discrepancy.

2. Individual transfer

   Here the trip no longer takes place on a large bus and not in the company of other tourists, as in the case of a group transfer, but, as a rule, in a passenger car or minibus and in the company of just us and the driver. Therefore, there is no longer any need to check into other hotels!

   Pros and cons of an individual transfer:

   + Saving time, since we are the only passengers and there is no need to stop at other hotels along the way.
   + Increased comfort. There’s probably nothing worth explaining here.
   + On the day of departure from the hotel, it is easier to agree on the exact time of boarding the car, since an individual transfer does not depend in any way on the punctuality of other passengers.
   - The cost of an individual transfer is often higher than that of a group transfer.

3. Transfer from the hotel

   Some hotels can organize transfers for their guests. Essentially, this is the same individual transfer mentioned above, but with possible differences:

• The cost of such a transfer can be set individually by each hotel. By the way, some hotels can generally provide transfers for free. Therefore, if such a service is offered by the hotel, we always clarify the price issue in advance.
• It is worth being prepared for the fact that if other guests of the same hotel arrive or leave at the same time as us, then if there is space in the car, most likely we will all go together.

How much does a tourist transfer cost?

It is, of course, almost impossible to give an exact figure, because the price depends very much:

• From the country in which you will order a transfer, and even from the cost of fuel in a particular country.
• Naturally, it depends on the travel distance.
• Depending on the type of transport and its class. It is clear that it will cost less than, for example, and even more so, .

Therefore, first we usually decide where and when we will go, what type of transport we will use, enter these data into the form presented below (it is active) and find out the exact price of a transfer that meets exactly our requirements:

You have ordered a transfer, what next?

And then a lot depends on the carrier company, whose rules are best studied in advance. Most often, we were met at the airport by a company representative with a sign on which our last and first names were indicated, and sometimes we had to look for the company counter on our own according to the description sent in a letter in advance. Before the return transfer, we also received instructions on what time and where to wait, a description of the bus or car, its number, carrier contacts and other information to help us navigate correctly.

When planning your vacation in another city or country, you want to agree on everything in advance so as not to be nervous later. Many hotels around the world offer their guests an additional service - transfer, often included in the package, but many tourists do not know what this means and what services they will receive.

What is a hotel transfer and its types?

A transfer is a pre-booked trip along the customer’s route. Most often, a transfer is ordered to quickly and safely travel from the airport to the hotel and back. Depending on the type of transfer, vehicles from cars to buses are used to provide services.

By ordering a transfer service, you no longer have to worry about transporting yourself and your luggage from the train station or from the airport to the hotel.

Services included in the transfer price:

• organized meeting at the airport or train station;
• delivery of vehicles with a personal driver;
• waiting for the arrival of a plane or train (unlimited time);
• waiting for a tourist to leave (1 hour) after the plane lands or the train arrives;
• payment for paid parking;
• guaranteed delivery of tourists to their destination and assistance in accommodation;
• baggage allowance (no volume restrictions).

Transfer advantages:

• pay only for it, and all other expenses are paid by the company;
• no time limits for execution subject to prior warning (continuation of vacation, postponement of departure);
• saving time (no need to look for a taxi);
• safety;
• no more expensive, or even cheaper, than a taxi.

Main types of transfer:

• individual;
• group.

What is a private transfer?

Do you want to see the sights, go shopping or attend events? Then you need an individual transfer that will take you along the developed route. A personal driver will accompany you everywhere, wait the necessary time, and even tell you about other interesting places along the route. Usually the driver is selected with knowledge of your language, so that it is convenient to communicate and you can get answers to your questions.

This type of transfer is the most popular service among tourists, since personal safety and guarantees of fulfillment are the most important things in a successful trip to another country.

What is a group transfer?

This type of transfer means that meeting and transportation from the airport to the hotel will be carried out by a group of tourists by bus or minibus.

Hello reader! Today I wanted to talk about what a transfer in tourism is, how a transfer differs from a taxi, why sometimes it’s worth refusing, which companies offer high-quality and safe transfers, and expand on this topic a little for blog readers.

Nowadays, quite a lot of taxi companies offer services for transporting passengers, but for some reason, along with ordinary taxis, there are organizations dealing with transfer issues, and this activity is separated into a separate area. Let's figure out what the difference is.

Transfer - what is it?

English word that means "moving", "carrying". Most often used in tourism, meaning the delivery of a passenger from one predetermined place to another.

You are probably familiar with the situation when you arrive by plane, walk towards the exit from the airport, and there are people standing there holding signs in their hands with names, names of hotels or train stations, and are waiting for someone. These are the transfer drivers who are waiting for their passengers.

What is a transfer in tourism

Transfer in tourism is a pre-agreed route (for example, transfer from the airport to the hotel), when the pick-up and drop-off point of you as a passenger is known. The transfer is ordered in advance, and eliminates situations when you would like to go to a hotel, but have nothing or it is expensive. As a rule, they are used in transfer various types cars that suit your requirements (luggage, number of passengers). The price is known in advance and you do not have to haggle with the driver to get the right price.

Individual transfer or taxi? For a traveler, this question arises whenever planning a trip. Now we will analyze this topic piece by piece and put it on the shelves!

So, what do we know about taxis and taxi drivers?

The methods of ordering a taxi today are very diverse:

• Call by phone
• Call via app
• Take a taxi from the parking lot
• Stop at the curb
• Take an official taxi at the counter at the airport, train station, hotel
• Use the services of a private owner

First way convenient in your city, because you know which taxi to call. Plus, talking on the phone on a home network is very inexpensive. The tariff matters.
Cons: if you don’t know the address, explanations may take a long time.

Second way — call a taxi through one of the applications on your smartphone. The method is very good, since in most cases it is immediately clear how much silver your voyage will cost.
Pros: no need to call and try to explain through which arch you can enter your yard.
Cons: There may be no Internet when roaming.

Taxi ranks, specialized and not very specialized, you can get into a taxi with them, and, having indicated the direction to the driver, hit the road.
Pros: no waiting, no fee for delivering a car, you can immediately evaluate the driver and his carriage. That's probably all.
Cons: dynamic pricing, which depends on the taxi driver's greed factor and the overall assessment of your appearance.

Will you show it to Daroga? - it is with this magic phrase that you will begin communicating with the majority of “bombs”, stopping the car “from the curb” ( for St. Petersburg residents: a curb is a curb).
Pros: You will most likely leave. You can voice your own price, but if it is significantly lower than the average fee, you will have to stand there for a long time.
Cons: if you can’t explain with your fingers where you need to go, then the trip may take longer.

Generous, rich, visiting, late - these are the epithets that characterize a person who takes a taxi at a counter at an airport, train station or at a hotel reception.
Pros: quick boarding, the price of the trip is immediately known.
Cons: usually very overpriced. But it all depends on the country/city where this stand is located.

Bombers, rooks, private traders. Do you want to take a ride in a luxury executive sedan? And on the first model Lada, which is older than the retired driver? Lottery! This is exactly what you can call this magical adventure.
Pros: you can get from point A to point B very inexpensively. You can get there in a very good car, because the driver of a wealthy car owner decided to earn extra money. www.site
Cons: it can be very expensive to get from point A to point B. You can get there on an ancient road, looking at the asphalt through a hole in the floor under your feet.

What is a transfer and what is it like?

The transfer can be group or individual. In turn, an individual transfer is divided into categories:

• Minivan/minibus
• Minivan/minibus VIP class
• Car
• VIP class car
• Luxury car
• Other types of transport: boats, boats, helicopters, airplanes

The cost of the transfer depends on the distance and type/class of vehicle. The most budget type of transfer is group.

Group transfer

Group transfer carried out in which guests of different hotels travel. The transfer route is drawn up based on requests and includes all hotels of passengers. If time is not critical for you, you can save a lot by choosing this type of transfer.
Cons: If your hotel is not among the first, the trip will not be fast. Waiting for passengers from multiple flights at the airport is a common practice. The second disadvantage is that the price is always for one passenger, and a company of three or four people may find it cheaper to book individual transfer.
Pros: of course, the price! It can be ten times lower than in a taxi or individual transfer. The second advantage is that you will arrive right at the doorstep of your hotel.

Individual transfer

Individual transfer implies that the transfer will take only you/your company and directly to your destination. For example, a driver with a sign will meet you at the airport, help you with your luggage, and take you to your hotel.

Transfer minibus can have from 6 to 18 seats. Therefore, it is selected in each specific case based on the requests of passengers.
Cons: in general, there are none. There may be quibbles, but this is a special case.
Pros: you can accommodate almost any group in one minibus. The price will be more than reasonable, per passenger.

VIP transfer by minibus is most often carried out on a Mercedes Vito/Viano or similar. Designed to carry 6 passengers with luggage. In most cases, the rate is 1 passenger + 1 suitcase. When ordering a transfer, you must take into account the amount of luggage, and if you have non-standard luggage, notify in advance.
Cons: price. It is higher than that of a transfer on a similar minibus, but without the VIP prefix.
Pros: comfort with a capital “C” TO! www.site

Individual transfer in a passenger car it is designed to transport 3 - 4 people. Its characteristics are similar to private transfer by minibus, except that this is a sedan and not a minibus.

VIP car class is a luxury car. Number of passengers - 3 people. With chic, blackjack and whores, it will take its passengers to their destination with brilliance and comfort.
Cons: price. But this is not a minus, it is rather a price order that not everyone can afford.
Pros: comfort, prestige, status. If a passenger is used to traveling in a business class car, then it will be very uncomfortable for him to travel in a car of a lower class.

LUX car - this is for gourmets and luxury lovers. Luxurious cars are created for the elite class, stars and starlets of show business, famous athletes and other celebrities.
Cons: none. But the price is a filter that clearly identifies people who can afford it.
Pros: the highest level of service, magnificent cars that emphasize the status of the guest.

Helicopters, boats and yachts - it is not always for the sake of status or is a luxury. In some countries, this is the only option to transport guests to the airport or hotel.
I will not highlight the pros and cons here, since each specific case will have its own motives for choosing this type of transfer.

What is more profitable: transfer or taxi?

Individual transfer will Always It is more profitable if you are traveling with a group of more than 4 people. If you are alone, or a group of up to 4 people, you need to compare the cost of a taxi and the price of. Don't forget about group transfer, it is also called Shared. Please note that in case of a group transfer, the fare is set for one passenger.
It is profitable to use a taxi for short trips around the city; for long distances the price will not be the most pleasant. Taxi drivers often include their return journey in the price.

Conclusions

Now you know almost everything about taxis and transfers, but you don’t have to keep it in your head, you can bookmark the address of our website and, if necessary, contact our specialists at. We will choose the best one for you best option at a price, and we will take into account all your wishes. Transfer No. 1 - guarding your comfort!
We wish you pleasant travels!

To understand what a transfer in tourism is, you should understand the meaning of this word. Transport service, with the help of which passengers or cargo are delivered to a pre-specified place is called transfer. Typically, such a trip is negotiated and paid for far from the last minute, and the person is eventually picked up from the airport by a driver in a comfortable car. This service should not be confused with a taxi.

Transfer is used in various fields, including serving tourists arriving at airports, hotels, and so on. In this article we will try to reveal in more detail the intricacies of such a meeting and find the answer to the main questions: transfer - what is it at the airport and what are its advantages?

By using the transfer service, a tourist can be sure that a car driver will be waiting for him at the place of arrival. Very often he holds a sign with the customer’s name in his hands to make it easier for him to navigate. The driver provides the following services:

• guides the person to the car;
• will help you carry your luggage;
• will take the client to the right place.

It’s hard not to agree that this is very convenient, especially for those tourists who arrive in an unfamiliar city for the first time and, naturally, worry about getting lost. By using a transfer, a tourist reduces the chance of getting lost to zero.

Hotel transfer

When planning your vacation or work trip to another country or city, you can use a hotel transfer. Today this is a popular service. We will now analyze what a hotel transfer is and what types of it exist.

When selling travel packages, many companies offer their clients such additional services in advance. By using them, vacationers will not have to worry about the method of delivering their luggage, as well as their own way to the hotel from the train station or airport. You must pay for the service in advance, in its the price includes the following:

1. The client is met by the driver of a comfortable car at the place of his arrival.
2. The car arrives on time and awaits the customer, even if the flight is delayed.
3. The client and his luggage are delivered to the hotel; if necessary, the driver can help him get into the room (carry the luggage to him).
4. Regardless of the volume of luggage, all the client’s belongings are loaded into the car and delivered to the desired location without damage.

Among the main advantages of this service are the following:

• the client pays only for the transfer, all other expenses are covered by the organization providing the car;
• tourists are guaranteed to save their free time, since they do not have to look for a free taxi or other type of transport that will take them to the hotel;
• An experienced driver is behind the wheel of a comfortable car, which guarantees complete safety on the road;
• The cost of the service is quite reasonable.

If a client who has pre-ordered a transfer to a hotel is forced to reschedule his trip, he must simply notify the company about this and will not need to pay for the service. Unlike a taxi, he will also not have to pay more depending on the mileage.

What is the most convenient way to get to the airport?

More and more travel enthusiasts are choosing transfers to get to or from the airport. And this is not at all surprising, because by using this service, the customer receives the following:

• the opportunity to independently choose the most convenient car model for yourself, taking into account the number of things being transported. Customers can choose a passenger car from domestic or Western manufacturers and even an SUV. The companies also have buses of different capacities, which will be convenient for several tourists to use at the same time;
• ordered vehicle in advance, the driver delivers the car to the specified address in advance. Thus, the traveler will not worry about being late for his flight; he will not have to wait for a long time for a taxi, especially during the so-called rush hour. An experienced driver will not only arrive in advance in the car chosen by the client, but will also deliver the customer to the airport or train station, and will also help unload and carry luggage;
• a vehicle of any model is supplied in a clean and serviceable condition. Before each departure, the vehicles are checked for technical serviceability, and thorough cleaning is carried out both inside and outside;
• The transfers are conducted by professionals who have been working in this field for a long time and have excellent knowledge of the city and beyond.

Types of transfer

You can order in advance both individual and group transfers to or from the airport to the hotel complex.

What is a private airport transfer? It is convenient to use if:

• tourists want to get acquainted with the sights of the country;
• go shopping at local boutiques and stores;
• spend a free evening at a concert or other interesting event.

Having ordered an individual transfer, the client will be accompanied by a personal driver in a personal car along a special route, which is agreed upon in advance. This service is popular among travelers, since a chartered car with a personal driver acts as a guarantee of safety in an unfamiliar place.

A group type of transfer is ordered if you need to meet a group of tourists from the airport. Regular comfortable buses and minibuses are available to clients.

Group transfers are most often ordered by:

• for delivering a group of tourists from the airport to the hotel and back;
• for excursions in which many people take part;
• for business, corporate trips.

It is most convenient to use a transfer for those tourists who find themselves in an unfamiliar city and country for the first time.

Benefits of the service

Numerous passengers who regularly use the services of air carriers have already been convinced of the convenience of transfer to the airport. Among the main advantages I would like to highlight the following:

1. Reasonable price. The cost in some cases is cheaper than a taxi or Aeroexpress. This is explained by the fact that there is no taximeter on the transfer. And if several tourists order a car, the price of the trip will be quite acceptable for them.
2. By ordering a transfer, the client is guaranteed to save his free time, which is very important for a modern person.
3. During the trip, the cars do not break down, as their serviceability is carefully monitored by experienced mechanics.

Transfer services will help you get to the airport at the right time, in complete safety and comfort.

How can I order a transfer?

Tourists can order a transfer very simply by visiting the official website of the organization providing this type of service. On the resource you should familiarize yourself with the available vehicles, choose the most suitable model for yourself and place an order for individual or group transportation using a special column. Be sure to enter the time and date of departure, as well as the place of arrival. You can pay for the service in a way convenient for you, which is indicated on the company’s website. All further concerns will be taken care of by the company's employees, the car will be in a clean and serviceable condition, on time, and will deliver the client at the right time without delays along the way.