Why Using an Airport Limo Might Save You Money

I work for a limousine company. Being privy to inside information, I learned about information I am now eagerly sharing with the public. Had I not come into personal contact with this limousine company owner, I may never have learned about about this special savings. However, once I learned about it, I decided the info had to come out before the publc.

Put very simply and straightforwardly, airports such as Toronto Pearson International Airport set tarrif schedules for taxis and limos picking up passengers from the airport and taking them to various points in Ontario State. As expected, for a given travel distance, the limo tarrif is a bit more than the taxi tarrif. That's all well and good and to be expected. However, when the ride goes in the opposite direction, things change.

A limo taking customers to the airport will still charge a fixed tarrif whose price depends on where the pick-up was made. The taxi cab, on the other hand, will run the meter. If the cab gets bogged down in heavy traffic, or when it stops at red lights, the meter will keep on ticking and rising, even when the cab is standing still. Bottom line, in many instances, the taxi ride to the airport can outprice the limo ride. And to add salt to wounds, taxis charge a special tax which is added to the bill.

I don't expect you to entirely believe me. I was sceptical of this myself when I heard about it from the limo owner, so I demanded concrete examples. And, here's what he gave me:

The fare for a limo ride from Mississauga to Toronto Pearson International Airport will run $35-$55, depending on where the pickup was made. The taxi fare for the same ride will vary from $35-60

For a limo ride from Bramptom to Toronto Pearson International Airport the charge will be $40-55, depending on where the pickup was made. A taxi will charge $40-60 for the same trip. For a limo ride from Burlington to Toronto Pearson International Airport, a limo will charge anywhere from $65-80, depending on where the pickup was made. A taxi will charge anywhere from $70-85 for the same trip.

On top of this, a taxi will take the back road on the trip from Burlington to the airport, whereas 90% of the time a limo will take the toll road.

If you still don't believe me, check it out yourself, next time you are vacationing in Toronto, you might be pleasantly surprised.