Taxi, ride-hailing or pre-booked transfer: which is right for you?

The taxi rank

Rank taxis need no booking and are regulated in most cities. The downside is the queue after a busy wave of arrivals, a price that depends on traffic, and no guarantee of a large vehicle or child seats.

Ride-hailing apps

Apps are convenient for solo travellers with light luggage. At airports, pick-up is often in a separate zone, prices can surge when many flights land, and you may need mobile data the moment you arrive.

Pre-booked transfer

You choose the vehicle size before you travel, the driver follows your flight and waits in the arrivals hall with your name, and the price is agreed in advance. It is usually the calmest option for families, groups, late-night arrivals and anyone with a meeting to reach.

• Fixed price agreed before departure
• Meeting in the arrivals hall
• Free child seats and larger vehicles on request
• No payment to the driver on the day