Reliable Private Hire for Your Journey
There are moments in Barcelona when it may seem that you don't need a minibus for your transfer; maybe a private taxi could suffice. You're either moving in a small group of people or as part of a couple and need a private vehicle without having someone else in the car. Private taxi hire in Barcelona provides this exact solution and selecting a proper taxi is as important as hiring a coach for group transportation.
Here's your guide to choosing a professional, reliable private taxi company for your Barcelona travels and getting acquainted with all aspects related to private car hire services.
Features that Set a Private Taxi apart from Regular Taxi
In order for the term 'private taxi' to describe your vehicle accurately, there are some practical aspects it must have. You book the vehicle and your driver only, not the whole fleet of cars and not other passengers. The route and the date of pickup are negotiated prior to travel and pricing is fixed. This becomes very useful if your journey includes an airport or early departure and requires reliable transportation.
A professional and experienced driver who works privately and knows Barcelona well will make sure he can get you quickly through all the city's traffic, won't park your taxi in streets that do not allow drop-offs, is aware of the best route when some roads are blocked off and can provide realistic timeframes for rush hours travel. In terms of license, it is worth asking for a VAC (Vehiculo de transported con conductor) license for the vehicle itself.
The Vehicle Options for Hire in Barcelona
The kind of taxi you choose depends mostly on your travel group and luggage. The most common option is a standard saloon taxi, which can host up to 4 passengers and may come handy if you move with a single person or a couple of them and have enough luggage for 2 suitcases. If the number of people and luggage exceeds these numbers or even if you want more comfort, you'd better consider hiring an estate car — it allows you to keep up to 4 people in your car with much bigger storage space in the back seat.
Getting an MPV or a large executive van is the perfect solution for up to 7–8 people. These cars are commonly booked to go to an airport or for wedding parties and business teams that travel together as a single group, not split between 2 cars. It's worth mentioning that after 8 people, the recommendation to use a minibus appears, because it is easier to arrange a trip with one minibus than to deal with coordination of 2 taxis.
Destinations Most Visited by Tourists
Most tourists hire a private taxi to transfer from Barcelona-El Prat airport to a hotel. Typically, this journey lasts between 20 and 40 minutes depending on traffic flow. Many of you who travel to cruise in Barcelona book a private taxi between the port of Barcelona and the airport/city center. Also, this destination is popular on the days of cruise turnaround when many ships arrive at the port of Barcelona.
For those travelers who want to explore their surroundings, it is possible to book a private car transfer to such destinations as Sites — 35 minutes away by car—or the Monastery of Montserrat — an hour-long journey. The trips to Girona or Tarragona are popular among businesspeople who need to hold a meeting outside the city of Barcelona. In Barcelona itself, private taxis are widely used for shorter travel such as between hotels, restaurants or any kind of venue, mostly at nighttime when other means of transport are not suitable for travel.
Things To Clarify Prior to Booking a Private Taxi Service
First, before booking a vehicle, make sure that the price quoted for you is totally fixed or depends on traffic/amount of waiting. It is recommended to check out if the driver uses a flight tracking system to avoid unnecessary waiting time. Moreover, it is better if you can be sure that you know exactly your driver and taxi.
