Besides the many other hustles of navigating an airport – check-in, security, finding your way to your gate – getting to and from the airport can be a stressful experience. There are a variety of options for transportation, like getting family to pick you up or hailing a taxi.
And perhaps the two most competing options are airport car services and rideshares. If you’re trying to decide between the two, here are some important advantages of getting an airport car service over a rideshare that you should consider.
Comfort
Broken air conditioning, worn-out seats, and a generally unclean car make for an unpleasant experience, especially if you’re already feeling frazzled from travel.
When you book a car service, you can be sure that you’ll be riding in comfort. Generally, the vehicles are well-maintained and offer features like climate control and spacious seating so you can relax on your way to or from the airport.
Whereas if you pick an Uber or Lyft, you’re generally at the mercy of whoever is driving that day, and more often than not, it’ll be a driver who doesn’t maintain their car all that well.
Convenience
Almost everyone has stories of canceled Uber trips or late Lyft drivers. A car service typically means your driver will be there on time to pick you up, no matter what. That means no stress about whether your ride will actually show up, and no having to scramble for alternative transportation at the last minute.
Plus, you can schedule your pickup in advance so you know exactly when to expect your ride.
Luggage Assistance
If your travels are often bogged down by luggage filled with gifts for family and friends or you’re often carrying a lot of gear for business trips, then you know how difficult it can be to manage everything on your own.
With an airport car service, it’s part of the driver’s duty to assist you with your luggage both at pick up and drop off while with rideshares, you’re usually on your own when it comes to loading and unloading luggage as the driver is not obligated.
Ease of Payment
Have you ever had an issue with Uber or Lyft charging you the wrong amount or not being able to use your preferred payment method at the end of a ride?
This wouldn’t be a problem with a car service. The fare is fixed in advance, so you can pay with whatever method you prefer, whether that’s cash, credit, or even a company account.
With rideshares, while you can usually pay with credit or cash, there’s still no guarantee that your preferred method will be accepted.
Plus, you may have to deal with surge pricing or other unexpected fees.
There are many advantages airport car services have over rideshares. From comfort and convenience to luggage assistance and ease of payment, it’s clear which the superior mode of transportation is.