Hub Cloud Whether you enjoy flying or not, there’s one thing we can all agree on: the final leg of the journey between the airport and your booked accommodation is generally the worst. While you likely feel relieved that you are very nearly finished with travelling, it doesn’t change the fact that you will feel exhausted and very much ready to relax!
In this article, we’re going to share some painless travel solutions. In particular: 10 reasons why you should definitely book a Cairns to Port Douglas airport transfer in advance.
1 – Hit the ground running
When you touch down at an airport, it’s frustrating having to sit and wait on the plane until it’s finally time to get off. This can be made worse when you then have to wait for your luggage to be unloaded, followed by figuring out a way to get from the airport to your booked accommodation.
With a booked airport transfer, however, you can hit the road more or less immediately after collecting your luggage.
You may be required to wait 15 minutes or so, but other than that, you simply show the driver your booking number and climb aboard!
2 – No hidden charges
When you book in advance you don’t need to concern yourself with any hidden charges. Trying to flag down a taxi on the other hand can end up being more expensive than anticipated.
3 – Less paperwork
While some people prefer to book a hire care in advance, you’ll still be required to fill out all manner of paperwork before you hit the road. After hours of travelling, this can be a nuisance – and easily avoidable.
Instead, book your airport shuttle service in advance and all you need to do is show your booking number. Easy!
4 – Safety and peace of mind
The best airport transfer services will have professional drivers who make the journey between Cairns and Port Douglas on a daily basis. Having a dedicated driver who knows the roads like the back of their hand is a great advantage.
While the same can be said about taxi drivers, they will likely be in a rush to drop you off and move on to their next fare to maximise their daily earnings. A bus driver for an exclusive airport transfer service on the other hand will be in no rush and thus won’t drive recklessly.
5 – Maximum reliability
Airport transfer services run like clockwork. This means that so long as you’ve booked your place on the bus in advance, you can collect your luggage and hit the road almost immediately after touching down.
Certainly, this can be a nuisance if your flights are delayed and you end up missing your allocated slot. However, any reputable airport transfer service will do their best to put you on the next possible shuttle bus, for your convenience.
6 – Guaranteed comfort
If you haven’t booked your transportation in advance, there’s no guarantee of comfort. For example, the only available taxi driver might have an older, untidy vehicle without any air conditioning. However, when you book with a reputable and established Port Douglas Airport Transfer service, you’ll have access to new, spacious, and luxurious vehicles with air-conditioning and everything else you could need for a comfortable last leg of your journey.
7 – No getting lost!
While you may prefer to book a hire car and make your own way from Cairns to Port Douglas, without a knowledge of the roads you can easily get lost. Yes, this can be avoided if you have roaming data and a quality navigation app, however, that might mean buying an expensive sim card at the airport, thus complicating your journey even further.
8 – Convenient when travelling with children
Particularly if you are travelling with children, it’s important that you have a child seat arranged in advance. Naturally, if you leave everything to chance and plan on catching a taxi, the likelihood that they will have a child seat will be slim to none. However, when booking an airport transfer service in advance, this can all be sorted for you.
9 – Cost-efficiency
In addition to having no hidden chargers, airport transfer services are typically cheaper than the alternatives (e.g., booking a hire car or flagging down a random taxi).
If you are looking to make the most out of your money and save as much as possible for spending on excursions in Port Douglas, then this is the ideal solution.
10 – Online payments
Another great benefit is being able to pay online, in advance. This means that when you touch down you won’t need to worry about finding an ATM with reasonable withdrawal chargers or a currency conversion desk. Instead, you simply show them your booking number and hop on board. It’s as simple as that!
Conclusion
Let’s recap:
- You can hit the ground running
- There are no hidden charges
- Less paperwork
- Enjoy safety and peace of mind
- Maximum reliability
- Guaranteed comfort
- No getting lost en-route
- Convenient for those travelling with small children
- Cost-efficient transportation alternative
- Convenient online payments in advance.
As you can see there are a great number of advantages to booking an airport transfer service in advance. This can significantly improve the last leg of your journey and afford you the peace of mind while flying, knowing that you don’t have to ‘wing it’ when you arrive.
We hope that you have found this article insightful and now have a better idea as to how an airport transfer service can benefit you. Particularly if you are the kind of person who likes to be well-organised, this is a service that we would highly recommend.
Either way, we wish you safe travels and all the very best on your next holiday to Port Douglas.
