If you are planning a trip to London this summer and have never been before, you are bound to be wondering what the best option for transport is. There are many different options for exploring London, from walking and cycling to public transport or London private car hire. However if you are exploring London for the first time, it is highly advisable to look for an easy method of transport in order to relieve stress and allow you to focus on enjoying the amazing sights and experiences that await you in England’s vibrant capital city.
Getting around London
Top of the list of useful London travel tips is finding the best way to get around while you are still learning where everything is. You can go ‘off the beaten track’ later, when you have gained some confidence about the basics. Having access to a driver who knows exactly where to go, can recommend interesting places to go and is able to pick you up and drop you off wherever you need them to is invaluable. The driver can also help you plan an itinerary, for example, buy telling you which tourist attractions and monuments are close to each other. This can help you spend longer enjoying landmarks that are close to each other, rather than sitting in a minicab or London taxi alternative all day driving needlessly back and forth.
Watching the budget
Minicabs can be among the cheapest way to travel in London, especially when you consider that you do not need to pay for parking, fuel or driving your own car in the congestion zone. Minicabs can carry several people at once, which can work out cheaper than paying multiple train or bus fares. If you book in advance, you can often negotiate a good fixed price,. This will help you work out how much money you have left for food, drink and admission prices for attractions you want to visit. Booking a minicab for exploring London can also be cheaper than hailing taxis, which can charge a lot of money for waiting times and may not always be available when you need them.
Planning ahead
When exploring London for the first time, there will inevitably be a lot of different things to plan. Take some of the pressure off by booking your London sightseeing minicab in advance. This means that you will be sure of a reliable, efficient form of transport that will take you exactly where you need to go and drop you off without you having to worry about parking or where to store a bicycle. You can plan a whole schedule for your stay in the capital city by booking minicabs for the times and days you need them for. For example, taking you to the theatre or a restaurant for a specific time, or booking a cab to take you and your bags back to your accommodation after a hard day’s shopping. This helps avoid the vagaries of public transport and allows you more time to enjoy yourself without having to worry about how to get around.
Planes, trains and hotel runs
Exploring London starts from the moment your plane or train arrives. Booking a minicab to take you from your arrival spot into the main city is a great way to start your trip in style. You can book a minicab to collect you right from the airport or train station and convey you directly to your hotel, accommodation or first sightseeing stop. Trying to navigate an unfamiliar public transport system can be difficult, especially after a long and tiring journey. This is one of our top London travel tips – and well worth doing, as it gives you a relaxed introduction to one of the most vibrant and exciting cities on Earth.
