Definition
Flat-rate transfer
A flat-rate transfer is a point-to-point trip quoted at a fixed base price before booking, with tolls, parking, airport fees, and gratuity treatment itemized in the written confirmation.
Flat rates apply to defined routes — an airport to a named address, a hotel to a venue — where the distance is known in advance. The price does not change with traffic, time of day, or demand.
The written confirmation identifies the approved fare and any additional charges before the ride. Gratuity is excluded unless that confirmation says otherwise; extra stops, wait time beyond the included grace period, or a destination change are agreed before they are applied.
Where this applies
More glossary terms
- Black car service — definition linked from Flat-rate transfer
- Limousine service — definition linked from Flat-rate transfer
- Luxury sedan service — definition linked from Flat-rate transfer
- FBO (Fixed Base Operator) — definition linked from Flat-rate transfer
- Meet-and-greet — definition linked from Flat-rate transfer
- As-directed (hourly) service — definition linked from Flat-rate transfer
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