Holiday Taxis and International Transport

Holiday Taxis

Train Travel Abroad

Travelling by rail is a great option in many countries and there are lots of different offers around for those looking to use the train to get to their final holiday destination or even to use in place of a flight in future.

Trains in Europe

The main rail ticket operator for Europe is Rail Europe. They offer many options for travelling to, from and around various countries in Europe by train including Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain and Portugal.

Travelling by train in Europe or when you get to your worldwide flight destination is a great way to get around especially if you are travelling to a destination which is a further trek from the airport. For short journeys or journeys to specific hotels and resorts you may find the international taxis and transfers above more helpful as you will be dropped direct to your door. However if you are just looking to get to a general area, then travelling in comfort on a train could be right up your street!

Rail Europe cover rail travel all over Europe and you can choose to book a number of different ticket types, including different classes for extra comfort and even rail passes which take you all over Europe, letting you stop at any destination you like within a certain time frame chosen by you!

Holiday Tips

Most people's pre-travel checklist goes something like this - book your flight, sort out your travel insurance, get the best travel money deal and organise your transport to Heathrow airport. Something which is often forgotten or overlooked is your transport from airport to hotel, resort or final destination once you are abroad.

If you have booked a package holiday then it is likely that your tour operator has organised a holiday transfer abroad for you (although you should check this), but if you are travelling independently then this is something that you should ideally book before travelling. Not only will this potentially save you a lot of money, but it will also mean that your onward journey from the airport will be hassle free and uncomplicated.

If this is your first visit, or even if you have been a few times to your holiday destination before, you will often find it hard to know exactly what the laws and best practices are in this unfamiliar territory. Many flights arrive late or very early and you can ensure that you guarantee yourself a place using your chosen transfer method by booking in advance. You can also save a lot of money by preventing yourself from paying an often inflated airport taxi/transfer rate when you land.

Depending on the country and holiday or business destination you are travelling to, there will be a multitude of transfer options available to you to allow you to continue your onward journey and reach your final destination safely, cheaply and in comfort. Most international destinations have forms of public and privately booked transportation methods such as trains, taxis, shuttle transfers, buses, trams international car rental and even helicopter transfers if you are feeling plush! It is worth looking into all the methods listed on this page to ensure you get the best one to suit you. you could even mix and match your transfers to get the best deal and see the most or best parts of your holiday destination.

International Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is one of the most important things to consider when planning a trip or holiday abroad. With many diffferent Travel Insurance providers all offering a range of policies it is sometimes hard to find the right options for you whilst comparing prices. Our Travel Insurance Guide compares over 1680 policies from 79 Travel Insurance providers, ensuring you the best deal when looking for Travel Insurance.