People going to London for business usually have a full, busy schedule ahead of them. They will have to go from one area to another to attend meetings with new and current clients, make presentations, see or visit employees in this city, and appear at other appointments.
For all London business travelers, proper time management is essential to ensure that they make it to their engagements on schedule. However, avoiding delays can be tough, especially if it’s your first time in this city and you’re not used to navigating the London Tube.
If this isn’t your first outing, you probably already know that you always have to rush to be on time for the best bus or train schedule. Taking a cab is also an option, but it can be an expensive one and it isn’t always reliable.
A Good Way to Get Around London
If you need to get around London quickly and efficiently, an executive car hire would be a smart decision. Having a chauffeured car offers several incomparable benefits to business travelers which include the following:
1. You’ll always get to your destination on time.
Whether it’s a meeting with prospective investors or your boss, or a client presentation, you’ll always arrive on time. Your chauffeur will know the best routes and safest shortcuts to take to avoid traffic and get you to your destination on time. You won’t arrive at your appointment looking haggard because of commuting and a fear of being late. You’ll also still feel refreshed and relaxed, ready to tackle the next task anytime.
2. You’ll be safe on the roads.
Road and vehicular accidents are a big concern in London. In a report published by Transport for London, in 2015, 2,092 persons (drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists) were killed or seriously injured due to accidents on the road. This is a frightening fact and can make travelers feel nervous.
With a chauffeured car, you have a professionally trained, licensed, and experienced driver behind the wheel who will make sure you arrive at your destination safely. Your chauffeur will also be experienced in driving under any weather condition so you’ll be safe all the time while on the road.
3. You’ll have someone to pick you up anytime and anywhere.
You can arrange for the chauffeur you hired to pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel or wherever you need to go next. When it’s time for you to go to your first meeting the next day, your driver will be at the hotel, ready to pick you up and take you to your destination. Once the meeting is over and you need to go to the next one, you simply hop into your rented car and have the chauffeur drive you to the next venue or place on your itinerary.
4. You’ll travel in style.
When you opt for a luxury car hire in London, you get around the city in style, with utmost comfort and convenience. You get to impress investors and business partners when they see you arrive in a sleek luxury vehicle.
During the journey, you get to relax in the backseat, watch a movie, listen to some tunes or read. It can also be the perfect time for you go over your notes or presentation and rehearse or touch base with your staff or co-employees or simply get some additional work done. Aside from traveling in comfort, you get to use your time on the roads to be more productive.
5. You’ll have a more enjoyable stay in London.
Lastly, having a chauffeured car is essentially like driving your own vehicle — except you’re not the one behind the wheel. You get to go wherever you want to go to in and around London without having to study a map or trying to understand the car’s GPS.
If you want to see some famous sights such as the London Tower, London Bridge, River Thames, Trafalgar Square, and the Museum of London, you can do so since your driver can take you to these places easily and quickly. If you want to sneak in some shopping, your chauffeur can take you to the malls or shops you want to go to and even to some lesser known outdoor markets you may want to check out. You can also have a drink of get a bite to eat at a good pub or restaurant anytime you want to.
Best of all, you can ask your chauffeur for some recommendations; being a local, he will have a collection of insider tips for the best restaurants, cafes, clubs, and pubs you should visit.
Your itinerary will definitely be full if you’re going to London on a business or corporate trip. You can make sure you accomplish everything on your list and still have time to enjoy the best things the city has to offer by hiring a chauffeured car from Belgravia Chauffeurs.
Author Bio:
Faisal Baig is Director of Belgravia Chauffeurs, a company offering unrivalled chauffeur services with total dedication. He leads a team with over 20 years of experience in the automotive customer service field.