If you have been searching for private coach hire for your events this summer, you may be wondering how to start the process. There are some things that you must prepare in advance, collaborating with your chosen coach company to ensure the details are confirmed. Here is a list of the processes you must go through before hiring a coach for the day of your luxury coach travel:
Book in advance
To guarantee that there will be coach availability at the capacity you need on your desired date, you must book in advance. This will mean that you can confirm your travel method well before the intended date of departure, allowing you to plan the remainder of your itinerary with this aspect already arranged.
Solidify the number of passengers
When you book your coach, you must know the intended number of passengers. This is because coach companies have a varied fleet of 36-seaters and 53 seater. This provides your coach company with the information needed to decide on the coach size that will be the most appropriate for your group.
Agree a pick up address
Your chosen coach company will need to know the exact location to pick you up from. You will need to provide them with parking information so that they are aware of where they will be able to drive such a large vehicle. The experienced drivers will be able to agree a meeting point with you ahead of time, prioritising ease for your group.
Agree your destination
By letting your driver know the destination ahead of time, they will be able to plan the route of your travel. This allows them to ensure the route they follow is the most convenient, making your journey seamless. They can also investigate parking when you get to your destination. The coaches are large and sometimes an alternative meeting point is needed.
Organise your group
Closer to the time of your journey, ensure you collaborate with your large group of passengers ahead of time. This will ensure that there is no delay and guarantees the driver won’t be waiting unnecessarily for passengers to arrive. Travelling in a large group can become convoluted, so making sure communication is effective in advance will be helpful.
Pack your luggage
The last step to take before your journey is packing your luggage in advance, ridding yourself of the stress of leaving it until the last minute. There will be more than enough room for your group’s luggage, with a full-sized luggage cabin underneath the seats to cater for corporate travel or a journey to the airport.
If you’ve been searching for top quality coach travel for your upcoming event or journey, come to City Circle. We offer a seamless service to ensure that you travel in luxury, and we can provide all the travel advice you could need. To speak to our reservations team, please call us in on London: 020 8561 2112 | Edinburgh: 0131 333 2700.