Getting to Heathrow airport is easy enough as there are multiple options available. Some passengers will choose to drive, others will choose to stay in a hotel near Heathrow, others will use the tube and train and for some, a private taxi to Heathrow is an option.
All of the options above are great ways of getting to Heathrow before embarking on your journey. Today we will take a look at some of the benefits you can expect when taking a private airport transfer to Heathrow Airport.
Private Taxis are convenient
There’s no doubt about it that a private airport transfer to Heathrow is one of the most convenient ways of getting to the airport. Heathrow airport is so busy that driving there on your own can be stressful. The same can be said for busses, tubes and trains. Fighting with others to get on board and get your luggage on is very stressful.
Private taxis on the other hand pull up outside your door, help you with your luggage and then drive you to the terminal of your choice. You may think you can do this via driving yourself but when you choose to drive you still have to worry about parking and getting a shuttle bus to the terminal of your choice.
For example, Heathrow Airport has terminals 2,3,4 and 5 which all fly to different destinations around the world. Getting to these terminals via public transport is a little more difficult than simply getting dropped off there via a private taxi.
Private Taxis to Heathrow are far more comfortable
If your journey to Heathrow airport is longer than an hour then comfort is something you should consider when booking an airport transfer. This is especially true if you are flying long haul afterwards.
Busses, trains and the tube aren’t that comfortable and depending on the season of travel you may have little to no comfort on public transport.
Private airport transfers on the other hand are very comfortable as you have your own space, an air-conditioned car and often refreshments and snacks within the car.
If comfort is important to you, with a private transfer you can also upgrade the car. Executive type cars such as a Mercedes E Class or Mercedes S Class can be hired for an added fee. Cars like this give you more legroom and space so you can relax on your ride to the airport. You also get luxury leather seats that keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
With the higher class cars you can expect to pay a premium but it’s well worth it if you can afford it. Sitting back and relaxing in a Mercedes Benz S Class is so much more comfortable than being on a cramped tube where you struggle to make the door while carrying your luggage.
Private airport taxis are more accessible
Travelling with small children or others who have additional needs is very difficult with public transport. Getting through the tube station for example if you have mobility issues is very difficult.
A private taxi can help you get around these problems as you can request different types of vehicles that are more suited to your needs. Parents for example can request baby seats to fit their toddler. This may not seem like a big deal to most people but as a parent that has tried to travel with a young child, finding a taxi with a child seat is next to impossible.
Private taxis are more flexible
How many of us have had flights delayed or cancelled and then had to rush to sort out our airport transfers. I know I have in the past. Busses need to be cancelled and rebooked, the same with trains and quite often you need to pay for new tickets. Private airport transfers are more flexible as the driver will look at the inbound and outbound flights and adjust their schedule accordingly.
Private taxi drivers will also arrive at the airport early and wait for free to make sure they are there for you when you land. In my opinion, this is a much more convenient and flexible way of travelling.
Private taxis are affordable
Some travellers will opt for cheaper alternatives to a private taxi because they don’t realise how affordable a private airport transfer really is. Now we aren’t trying to say that a private transfer is cheaper than public transport, but there isn’t a whole lot of difference sometimes.
For example, a bus ticket may cost £30 per person, whereas a private transfer may cost £95. This seems like a big difference but if we applied this cost to a family of four there wouldn’t be a whole lot of difference in cost in the end.
If you would like to see how much a private taxi to Heathrow would cost you then please use the make a booking at the top of this page to get a custom quote. At Airport Transfers UK we compare private taxi transfers and show you the best deals available.
Final thoughts.
Travelling to and from the airport can be a stressful time, you have to worry you haven’t forgotten anything, you now have to take into consideration covid19 protocols and if you are driving to the airport that can add a whole layer of stress on top.
Private taxi transfers can help minimise this stress and they allow you to focus more on your flight and your holiday or break. There are many benefits of hiring a private taxi to take you to the airport and if you haven’t booked a private taxi before we would highly recommend trying it.