The benefits of booking in advance
Hailing a taxi works when one happens to be there. Everything about a planned journey — a flight, an appointment, a group, an early start — argues for booking ahead instead.
What you gain
- A price agreed before you travel, with no meter running.
- A driver scheduled for your time and address, not matched at the last second.
- Flight tracking for airport rides.
- The right vehicle for your group and luggage.
- Free changes and cancellation up to 24 hours before pick-up.
- A VAT invoice for business travel.
What it protects you from
- No car available at 04:00 in a quiet neighbourhood.
- A meter that climbs while you sit in traffic.
- A vehicle too small for your suitcases.
- Uncertainty about the amount until the ride ends.
It costs nothing extra
Booking early does not raise the price and booking late does not lower it: the amount follows the route and the vehicle. The only thing that changes with notice is how much choice you have — which is a good reason to arrange it as soon as you know your plans.