Getting There & Around

Airport transfers are frequently the least-planned part of a trip and the most likely to derail the first few hours - knowing the realistic options, and their cost, before you land changes how you choose accommodation in the first place.

Public transit, rideshare, taxis and rental cars each carry a different mix of cost, flexibility and local knowledge required to use well - the right mix depends on how many places you actually plan to see.

Where you stay and how you'll move are the same decision, not two separate ones: a property near a transit hub can be worth more than one that's marginally closer to a single landmark.

Decisions this helps you make

• Choosing a hotel near a major transit line over a scenic but poorly connected neighbourhood.
• Budgeting the airport transfer into the total cost of a stay before comparing nightly rates.
• Deciding whether a rental car earns its cost for the specific places you want to reach.