With a fixed-price private transfer from bookridenow.com, the amount you agree when you book is the amount you pay — full stop. It's a single price per vehicle (the whole car or minibus, not per person), with no meter running, no airport surcharge, no per-bag or per-passenger add-on at the kerb, and no night surcharge sprung on you at arrivals.
So the honest answer to "is this a scam with hidden fees?" is no — provided you book a fixed quote rather than flag down a metered taxi. Below is exactly what's inside the price, and what is genuinely never charged extra.
What the fixed price includes
When you get a quote at bookridenow.com/en, that figure covers the entire journey door-to-door for your group. It isn't a "from" price or a per-head fare that multiplies by the number of passengers. Here's the full picture against a metered taxi and a package coach:
| What you might worry about | Private fixed-price transfer | Metered taxi | Package/shared coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it's priced | Per vehicle, fixed at booking | Per meter — varies with route & traffic | Per person |
| Airport pick-up surcharge | Included, none added | An airport departure fee typically applies | Included in package |
| Luggage / per-bag charge | None | Sometimes added per item | Weight/size limits may apply |
| Extra passengers | No add-on (up to the vehicle's capacity) | Seats 4 only, luggage limited | Priced per passenger |
| Night arrival | Same fixed price, no surcharge | A late/night tariff can apply | May not run late |
| Child / infant seats | Free on request | Rarely available | Not provided |
| Flight tracking & waiting on delays | Free | Waiting time on the meter | Fixed departure — miss it, you wait for the next |
What is never added at the kerb
This is where the "hidden fees" fear usually lives — the moment you actually arrive, tired, and someone asks for "a bit more". With a fixed quote, none of the following appears:
- No meter. The price doesn't climb because the road was busy or the season's peak (June–September traffic is genuinely slower, but that's the driver's problem, not yours).
- No airport surcharge. Any pick-up or parking cost at the terminal is already inside the quote.
- No per-bag charge. Suitcases, a pushchair, golf clubs, a wheelchair — bring what fits the vehicle at no extra cost.
- No per-passenger add-on. Four adults or two adults and three children, the price is the same for that vehicle.
- No night surcharge. A 3am landing costs the same as a midday one.
- No child-seat fee. Say how many and what age when you book; the seats are fitted and free.
Where a private transfer genuinely wins — and where it doesn't
Honestly, a fixed private price isn't always the cheapest option on the table. For a very short hop — say a couple of kilometres near the airport, one or two people travelling light in daytime — a local taxi or dolmuş can work out cheaper, and we'll happily say so.
Where the maths flips is a family of four or a group: a taxi seats only four and can't swallow four large cases, and a coach charges each of you individually. Split one fixed per-vehicle price across the whole party and it often lands below the per-person alternatives — especially over longer distances like Alanya or Side. It also wins on a late-night arrival when the dolmuş have stopped, or when you simply want one price and no changes. For a broader look at typical costs, see our 2026 transfer prices guide.
Why "fixed price" and "no hidden fees" go together
A fixed price only means something if the rest of the service is transparent too. Yours comes with meet & greet — your driver waits inside arrivals with a name sign — plus free flight tracking so a delay doesn't strand you, and free waiting while you clear passport control and collect bags. You can pay the driver in cash on the transfer day, or pay online — no prepayment is required, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before. We're a licensed D2 intercity operator, not an opportunistic kerbside pickup. If any of this still feels risky, our honest walkthrough of whether Antalya transfers are safe lays out what to check.
Prefer to lock everything in before you fly? Here's how to book before departure, and a plain explanation of our free cancellation policy.
Book a private transfer or get an instant quote — you'll see the full per-vehicle price up front, and that's the price you pay.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price I see at booking really the final price?
Yes. The quote is per vehicle and agreed at booking — it covers the whole journey for your group. There's no meter, no airport surcharge, no per-bag or per-passenger add-on, and no night tariff added on the day. For an idea of typical ranges before you commit, see our prices guide.
Will I be charged extra for lots of luggage?
No. There's no per-bag fee. As long as it fits the vehicle you've booked, bring your suitcases, a pushchair, a wheelchair or sports kit at no extra cost. If you're carrying something bulky, mention it when booking so we assign a vehicle with room.
Is there a night surcharge for a late arrival?
No. A middle-of-the-night landing costs exactly the same fixed price as a daytime one. Because we track your flight for free and wait without charge, a delay pushing you into the small hours doesn't change what you pay.
Do I pay per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. One price covers the whole car or minibus, whoever's in it, up to that vehicle's capacity. This is the key difference from a coach or dolmuş, which charge each passenger individually — for a family, splitting one fixed price usually works out better.
Do child seats cost extra?
No — child and infant seats are free on request. Just tell us how many you need and the children's ages when you book, and they'll be fitted and ready in the vehicle when you arrive.
Do I have to pay in advance with a card?
No prepayment is required. You can pay the driver in cash on the transfer day, or pay online if you prefer — whichever suits you. Cancellation is also free up to 24 hours before your pick-up.
How is this different from a taxi with a meter?
A metered taxi's fare climbs with distance, traffic and sometimes a night tariff, plus a typical airport departure fee, and it seats only four with limited luggage. A fixed private transfer gives you one agreed per-vehicle price whatever the traffic, with room for the whole group and their bags.
What if my flight is delayed — will I lose my transfer or pay more?
Neither. We track your flight for free and adjust the pick-up automatically, and your driver waits at no extra charge while you clear the terminal. The fixed price you agreed doesn't change because of a delay.