Q: Is there any difference between regular taxi services and a private transfer?

A: Both methods are suitable for those who want a fast, direct and comfortable travel and have enough budget to pay for it. Of course, if you visit the city with your family or with a large group, these services will be more profitable (for additional information – Barcelona Airport Private Transfer for Kids and Families and Barcelona Airport Private Transfer for Groups).

Together with Aerobus Barcelona, taking a taxi is one of the most popular transportation methods between the airport and Barcelona to the city center (for additional information – Barcelona Airport Taxis). Nevertheless, Barcelona Airport Private Transfer has several advantages against taxis and it is not much more expensive than a regular taxi, since the price is determined per vehicle regardless the number of passengers.

The main one is that it can be ordered online in advance, in this way you can avoid the long waiting in order to get a taxi (for additional information – Ordering Barcelona Airport Private Transfer in Advance). Usually, it takes approximately 20 minutes to arrive from El Prat to the center of Barcelona by car. Due to heavy traffic this can increase even up to 35 minutes.

In addition to this, private transfer companies offer personalized services. It is not a problem if you need to bring your wheelchair, your child’s seat or a large luggage. It is also possible that members of a large group travel in the same vehicle (for additional information – Accessibility of Barcelona Airport Private Transfer). Furthermore, in contrast with many taxi drivers, chauffeurs of private transfer companies usually speak fluent English, so there will not be any communication problems.

If you arrive to Barcelona during the night, be prepared that taxis will be more expensive than during the day. In this case, private transfer will be more profitable (for additional information – Barcelona Airport Private Transfer at night and Visit Barcelona at night).

Since a taxi ride from the airport of Barcelona contains a minimum fare, which is 20€, if your destination is not so far from the airport, better book a private transfer.

Though both method are quick, if the traffic is too heavy, it is recommended to think about other possibilities. For instance, if your hotel is near a train station, for example, in Sants or near Passeig de Gràcia, your ride would be the shortest by train (for additional information – Trains From Barcelona Airport, Barcelona Airport Private Transfer or Train, Hotels in Barcelona).

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