Tourists arriving in unfamiliar Thailand will feel more confident upon arrival if their Thai airport has a driver who is ready to take them to their destination (hotel or any other location) in comfort, safety, and without hassle. This is a useful service, such as the transfer, which can be booked through the popular service Kiwitaxi.ru (by the way, there is another service 12 Go Asia, through which you can book not only a cab, but also a ferry, a bus or a train).
What influences the pricing of a transfer?
There are key factors in this question, namely:
- when the flight arrives: cheaper during the day, more expensive at night;
- how comfortable the car or other transportation is;
- how many people are transported at one time;
- the presence of a guide who speaks Russian.
Transfer Search Form
You can use the form below to book your airport transfer, or you can use the full-featured Find a Transfer in Thailand page. To do this you need to enter the data, where to pick you up and where to take you, and click on “Find” button. For the sake of example, the transfer Bangkok – Pattaya fields are filled out in the form.
Why is transfer so demanded?
This service provides tourists with safety and comfort (especially suitable for retirees). Experienced drivers meet new arrivals at the airport, help with money exchange, luggage, bring them to the hotel and help with quick check-in. The drive to the hotel will be useful: the guide will give answers to many questions (work as a guide in Thailand). I would like to add a few more pluses:
- If you are going to Thailand with a baby – you will be provided with a child seat.
- If you have a large group, it’s possible to book a minibus
- If you’ve got lots of luggage, you can choose a minivan
- If you don’t have English skills – Russian speaking dispatcher will contact you.
To order a transfer in Thailand is not difficult at all. One option is to use the international car transfer search and booking system Kiwitaxi.ru. It has been successfully operating for 5 years and is popular not only in Thailand. It covers Kiwitaxi about 250 airports in more than 60 countries around the world. The system is well established, and there is an option for online booking of transfers.
How do I book a transfer?
Now, let’s find out how this service works after ordering and paying for your transfer through Kiwitaxi.ru. Within 60 minutes after the specified time of your request the driver will wait for you at the airport or at the Thai hotel with a sign with your name and destination.
The driver is given your contact phone number for feedback. In addition, for better communication, you will also receive the driver’s contacts, which will be emailed to you in advance. This way, most force majeure is avoided.
Airport pickup
You will see a driver as soon as you leave the arrival area. He will be holding a sign with your name on it, as well as your destination. Do not worry if your flight is delayed, the driver will know this, because the flight number is provided upon booking.
Important In Bangkok, this pickup takes place near the 3 or 4 gates immediately after you receive your luggage at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, and in Samui and Phuket outside the airport building near the exit.
Receive at the hotel or any other place
Sometimes the trip starts with a hotel or self-rented accommodation in Thailand. In this case, you must specify the address, the name of the hotel and the exact place of the meeting (for example, near the reception desk at the hotel). The driver is recognized by the same sign with the destination and name.
Transfer-payment features
The payment for this service has two components: a prepayment and a principal payment. Most often the prepayment is the cost of the cab, it is made when booking a transfer by bank transfer. For this purpose it is most convenient to use the system PayPal or YandexMoney, using the funds on the cards MasterCard or Visa (by the way, we recommend you to read a useful article on how not to lose your money while traveling using bank cards, The rest, most of the money, is paid in cash upon arrival. They are given to the driver after he delivers you to the right place. Transfers in Thailand can be paid in baht according to the currency exchange rate in Thailand or in the currency that is listed on the voucher. In any case, it is a useful service that provides travelers with comfortable and safe travel. Don’t waste time, book your transfer now!
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