Choosing The Best Transportation To The Airport In South Africa
The 2010 world cup will be hosted in South Africa and therefore many people will be visiting the country for the first time. The country has three major airports as well as other smaller airports all operated by acsa, which controls 98% of South Africa’s commercial air traffic. For local and international travelers there are several ways to access the airport depending on your time schedule and budget.
1. The parking fees can be high, especially for long trips.
2. Parking in the long term parking lots means trip on a shuttle bus to and from the airport, which adds to the total travel time.
3. However this method has disadvantages such as the cost of parking which can be high when going for long trips, when getting back from a long trip you are usually too tired to drive and the long term parking lots are located further therefore you have to take a shuttle bus to the terminal and back.
Being dropped off and picked up has its advantages. It allows the traveler to be dropped off directly in front of the terminal, and avoids the hassle of parking a car. The pickup may prove more complicated, as the exact arrival time may vary due to delays. The driver may have to wait an uncertain amount of time, and perhaps even park his or her car. Also, there are the usual costs associated with the drive to and from the airport. This travel option does have the benefit of being able to be greeted by friends or family after a long trip.
A majority of the large hotels located near the airports have shuttle travel services that make several trips between the airport and the hotel. Often times there is no fee for this service, and it also has the benefit of taking the traveler right to their final destination. On the other hand, they typically work on a set schedule, forcing their guests to plan around this schedule. South Africa also has many car rental companies, among them recognizable names sucha as Europcar, Avis, and Hertz. Renting a car is a good option for those that are looking to be very mobile during their holiday, or who need the transportation during their business trip.
Europcar, Avis, and Hertz are among the many car rentals companies operating at South African airports. This is an excellent option for transportation while conducting business or vacationing in South Africa.
Metered taxis are a good travel option for short trips with a specific address as the end point. Because the costs quickly add up, they are not recommended for long trips. It’s better to find a shuttle service for trips over a few miles.
Metered taxi service is an excellent choice if you need to go to a specific address in close proximity to the airport, as they will drop you off exactly where you will need to be. Travel by taxi is not suitable for longer trips due to the cost, but for shorter trips they are a very affordable means of transportation. For longer trips you’re better for using a shuttle service.
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