Transfer (travel) explained

In travel, a transfer is local travel arranged as part of an itinerary, typically airport to hotel and hotel to hotel.^[1] Transfer has some features that distinguish it from ground transportation alternatives. These features are meeting directly in a transport hub, the opportunity to choose a car class and additional options like a baby seat.

Classification

There are few transfer classifications based on

• route:
  • from/to the transport hub
  • intercity
  • to or from sightseeing locations;
• purpose:
  • touristic
  • business;
• number of tourists:
  • individual (one person or family)
  • group (more than four people);
• comfort level:
  • economy
  • comfort
  • premium

The most popular tourist transfers are individual economy class transfers (about 52,3% of all orders).

References

1. Allan Beaver, A Dictionary of Travel and Tourism Terminology, p. 331