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$35.00 from Vancouver, BC to Whistler, BC during the Winter Olympics

Jack Crompton — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:28:29 +0000

The Whistler Shuttle service is by far the most cost-effective way to get to Whistler during the Olympics. We have set the price point low enough that families can make the trip up without blowing their Olympic budget. At just $35.00 a ticket the Whistler Shuttle is well below what is charged by many other providers from Vancouver to Whistler during the regular ski season. Don’t let transportation be the reason that your guests don’t experience high mountain snow during the Olympics or the winter of 2010. Have a look at the Whistler Shuttle, ask as many questions as you want at info@ridebooker.com and then start booking your guests their transportation to Whistler, BC.

Unlike any of the other options available the Whistler Shuttle vehicles are stationed in and operated by people who live in Whistler, BC. We understand the highway and the needs of your guests as they get to their accommodations in our town. We understand key pickup at front desks at which the guest is not staying. We know the difference between Glaciers Reach and Glacier Ridge. We know what it takes to get up the road to Taluswood during a snow storm. If all those benefits aren’t enough; we are in town and available when things go wrong.

We are ready for the winter. We are ready for the Olympics. We are ready to serve you and your guests!

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A Rental Car to Banff… How does it compare?

Jack Crompton — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:19:24 +0000

When considering the cost-effectiveness of one of our limousines, taxis, shuttles or buses from Calgary to Banff there are certain advantages that are not always obvious. When you think cheap transportation to Banff, AB from Calgary or the Calgary Airport (YYC) you usually think of a rental car. But be sure that you consider all the costs because we think you’ll find that a taxi, bus or limousine to Banff is a compares favorably. Remember that rental car rates do not include gasoline, Banff parking fees, insurance and park fees. Many people who drive the road into the Rockies are surprised by just how much they spend on gas… here is a link to a gas mileage calculator that we have found useful.

Banff, Canmore and Kananaskis are all small places with great transit systems. Why not sit back, relax and enjoy the view or maybe have a nap. Let our expert Banff drivers deal with the challenging road and weather conditions while you enjoy one of the most beautiful places in the world.

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Post tags: banff, calgary, calgary airport, limousines, luxury suv, private transfer, Scheduled bus, shared transfer, shuttle, shuttle bus

Driving to Whistler? Better have Snow Tires and/or Chains…

Casey Woods — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:09:29 +0000

Whistler is having an EPIC snow year (606 cm / 19 feet to date!) and that has caused a fair amount of chaos on the Sea to Sky highway due to cars (and drivers) that aren’t prepared for the road conditions.

BC law states that you must have winter tires once you pass the warning signs on the highway just north of Squamish. If you get pulled over then you may face a $109 fine and will likely get turned back. Not a cool way to start your vacation! Unfortunately, almost all rental cars (except some large SUVs) don’t have the appropriate tires to pass this requirement. Even if they did, most all season tires are TERRIBLE in snow. This is especially true of the wet snow that typically falls on the highway to Whistler.

The moral of the story? Unless your car is equipped with winter tires, think twice about driving to Whistler between November and April! It may sound self-serving, but you are probably further ahead to book a whistler airport shuttle or a private transfer.

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Post tags: private transfer, sea to sky highway, shuttle, snow tires, squamish, Whistler