A ski holiday begins with a logistical puzzle: skis or a board, boots, bulky bags and usually an early flight to make the most of the first day. Cramming it all into a normal car at dawn is nobody's idea of fun. A properly sized transfer makes the start of the trip as smooth as the slopes. Here is how to plan ski-season travel.
- Ski kit is bulky, ski bags, boot bags and cases need an estate or MPV, so book the right vehicle.
- Ski flights are often early; our 24-hour service handles dawn collections with no surcharge.
- Tell us your group and gear when you book so everything, and everyone, fits comfortably.
Why is ski kit a problem for the airport run?
Skis or a snowboard, boot bags, and the usual cases add up to a lot of awkward, heavy luggage, far more than a standard saloon can swallow. The classic mistake is booking a normal car and discovering at 4am that the ski bags will not fit. The fix is simply telling us in advance.
What vehicle do you need?
For a couple with ski bags and cases, an estate is usually enough; for a group or family, an MPV. We will recommend the right size based on your party and kit, so nothing is left on the drive. See our note on luggage in a taxi.
Coping with the early flight
Ski flights are frequently early, to land in resort with the afternoon ahead, which means a pre-dawn collection. Our 24-hour service makes that routine, with no unsociable-hours surcharge, and the empty early roads mean a quick, predictable run to the airport.
Why book ahead for ski season?
Ski season clusters around school holidays and weekends, peak demand for larger vehicles. Booking ahead secures a car big enough for the kit at a fixed price, and on your return we collect you, tired and possibly nursing a sore knee, from arrivals with help for the heavy bags.