There is a moment every traveler knows — you have just landed, your phone battery is at 12%, the WiFi in the arrivals hall is unreliable, and you are trying to book a ride on an app that keeps showing surge pricing. Pre-booking your transport before you leave home eliminates that moment entirely. Here is why it matters and how to do it with BordeauxRide.
What does pre-booking actually mean?
Pre-booking means confirming your driver, your vehicle and your price before your journey begins — sometimes days or weeks in advance. When you land or arrive at the station, everything is already arranged. Your chauffeur is waiting. You do not need to open an app, check availability or compare prices at the last minute.
Why is it especially useful in Bordeaux?
Bordeaux is a city that gets busy — fast. During the summer tourist season, the Bordeaux Wine Festival, the Fête du Fleuve and major concert events at the Matmut Atlantique stadium, demand for transport surges across the city. Last-minute bookings become difficult and prices on rideshare apps spike considerably. Pre-booking with BordeauxRide locks in your price and your driver regardless of what is happening in the city that day.
Fixed price — no surprises
When you pre-book with BordeauxRide, your fare is confirmed at the time of reservation. It does not change if there is a traffic jam on the périphérique, if it starts raining, or if there is an event in the city centre. The price you see when you book is the price you pay — nothing more.
Flight and train tracking
If your flight or train is delayed, your BordeauxRide chauffeur adjusts automatically. There is no need to call, send a message or rebook. The pickup time shifts with your arrival — so you are never left waiting and never feel rushed.
How far in advance should you book?
For standard airport and city transfers, booking 24 to 48 hours in advance is usually sufficient. For peak summer dates, major events or group travel, we recommend booking as early as possible. For wine tours and long-distance journeys, a few days notice allows us to prepare the best experience for you.
How to pre-book with BordeauxRide
Visit bordeauxride.com, select your service type, enter your pickup details and travel information, and confirm. The whole process takes under two minutes. You will receive an immediate confirmation with your driver's details before the day of travel.
Start your Bordeaux vacation the right way — with everything already taken care of.