Luggage transfer - AirBNB

[martinigirl007]

Hi -

Has anyone done the camino and had their luggage transported while staying at an AirBnB (private residence) instead of a hotel/hostel, etc? If so, did you have issues? does it just get left at the door even if if it is an apartment building?

 

[Kanga]

I think most transport companies have a set run.

I always carry my own pack. It is not heavy and it gives me so much more flexibility.

 

[andycohn]

Just contact your transport company directly. They will tell you from where, and where they do not pick up.

 

[Chipaway]

007- We're on the coastal in May, and TuiTrans is balking at AirBNB pickup, even though the drivers would have phone numbers, etc. I've asked the AirBNB owner to call them and see if they can't sort out a solution, and will let you know what we find out.

 

[trecile]

007- We're on the coastal in May, and TuiTrans is balking at AirBNB pickup, even though the drivers would have phone numbers, etc. I've asked the AirBNB owner to call them and see if they can't sort out a solution, and will let you know what we find out.

I can understand the transport companies not wanting to add stops that aren't on their regular route.

 

[NorthernLight]

I can just imagine the nightmare for transport companies of many people wanting them to transfer individual pieces of luggage between AirBnb stays. Someone would have to be able to let them into the building at both ends. They'd be trying to find addresses, park their van, the owner won't be there. They dump the baggage at a local bar instead and then have anxious or irate people looking for their bag complaining the bag isn't where they wanted it. Any profit margin is shot.

You can send it by taxi.

 

[Deleted member 67185]

007- We're on the coastal in May, and TuiTrans is balking at AirBNB pickup, even though the drivers would have phone numbers, etc. I've asked the AirBNB owner to call them and see if they can't sort out a solution, and will let you know what we find out.

If a transport company had to act a a personal taxi for each piece of luggage they transported it would be a massive increase in labor costs and travel time. I can understand why a baggage transport service would not be willing to do the Airbnb thing. It simply does not follow their already successful business model.

It would be similar to a passenger bus picking up each passenger at their home and then dropping each of them off at their individual destination addresses.

 

[JuanaPow]

I actually just did this my last day on the Camino in March 2019 - our Santiago accommodation was an AirBnb. I contacted the Airbnb host and asked if they thought it was possible and they said yes, it happens with some frequency, just write down their phone number and address on the envelope. It was apparently delivered to her address and When she met us at our apartment, she already had our bag inside. I can’t recall which company it was - Xacotrans? So it’s worth asking! We sent our “heavy items” ahead, and enjoyed wearing a lighter version of our regular packs. What a deal for 3 euros! It worked really well and helped us enjoy the journey even more.

 

[WalkingJane]

Hi -

Has anyone done the camino and had their luggage transported while staying at an AirBnB (private residence) instead of a hotel/hostel, etc? If so, did you have issues? does it just get left at the door even if if it is an apartment building?

I had it done once but as noted above, the companies that do this have a set run to albergues and hostels. My pack was left inside the door of the building. Did not do it again as I realized they had really done me a big favor in going off-route.

 

[Deleted member 73526]

It would be similar to a passenger bus picking up each passenger at their home and then dropping each of them off at their individual destination addresses.

Like this?

Via Transportation | London Launch

www.viavan.com

 

[Deleted member 67185]

Like this?

Via Transportation | London Launch

www.viavan.com

I was thinking more along the lines of an ALSA or Greyhound or large metro bus. That service looks great, though.