Travelling with children and infants in Australia can be quite a challenging thing, namely because there are things you would need to consider with them. When travelling alone or just with adults, getting from Melbourne Airport can be as simple as hopping on a bus.
However, the trick when travelling with your little ones is to plan ahead. There are 4 transfer options that could help you travel from Melbourne Airport, including taxi, online taxi, bus and private transport. Which one is the best for you? Let’s look at the brief comparison below!
Taxi
The most popular and obvious option for most is taxi. It’s easy to locate from any terminal and is the most conventional door-to-door transport. For first-time visitors who haven’t done any research on transport options and are not familiar with online taxis, then this would be the right choice.
It’s a great choice when there are no buses or private transport available. Families with small children can easily hop on the car and arrive at their destination. Although, taxi can be quite an expensive transport option.
Online Taxi (Uber & Ola)
A newer option would be online taxi services such as Uber and Ola. These are usually cheaper than traditional taxis, but do not cater to children and infants. This means there will be no baby seats or booster seats, which you might need for smaller kids.
One of the advantages of online taxi is the sense of security that its online app gives you. You can easily track the driver and your current location. However, this could mean the fare would increase with any traffic or pitstops. It’s also tricky if you haven’t bought any local SIM card yet.
Bus
If you’re travelling on a budget, the bus would be the best option. But this is only suitable if your children are older, as it may be difficult to manoeuvre with small babies and suitcases on the bus.
Another downside of taking the bus is it might require you to wait for up to 30 minutes! If the wait gets too long and you’ve just landed from a long flight, the little ones may get restless and tired. In this case, the bus may not be your best option.
Private Transport
Yes, we’re saving the best for the last. When you are travelling with children and infants, private transport is probably the best way to go. It handles every problem you may come across with the other alternatives. The most important thing is they can provide baby capsules, seats and booster seats no matter your kid’s age.
If you book the service beforehand, you can expect on-time pickups from the airport, so your children don’t need to wait for long. There’s also no need to share with other passengers, which means you get to enjoy the comfort and privacy or personal space. This could be much needed after a tiring journey! There is plenty of private transport you can hire, but Melbourne Airport Transfer and Downtown Corporate Cars offer one of the most excellent services at a reasonable price. Another thing we love about private transport is you can customize the trip for you. From multiple stops, pickups to standby, whatever you need!
All in all, travelling with children and infant does not have to be overwhelming. These 4 options can all take you from Melbourne Airport to your accommodation. The right option just depends on your needs and budget. Happy travelling!