A private airport transfer is a pre-booked car that meets your flight and takes you to your door at a fixed fare agreed before you travel. Onroutz.ca arranges airport transfers worldwide from a desk in Toronto, with flight tracking on every pickup, free waiting time after landing and a chauffeur who knows the address. This page is the index: it explains how the service works and links to every airport and route we cover.
In Toronto, the GTA and southern Ontario, the cars and chauffeurs are the Onroutz.ca fleet, dispatched from Toronto. Everywhere else, a vetted, licensed and commercially insured local transfer partner delivers the ride, and the Toronto desk books, confirms, supports and invoices it. The booker shows the fixed all-in fare for your exact pickup, drop-off and vehicle before you pay.
What is a private airport transfer?
A private airport transfer is a pre-booked car and driver for you alone, not a shared shuttle or a taxi queue. The driver tracks your flight, waits after landing, and takes you directly to your hotel or address at a fixed fare quoted before you pay, so there is no surge and no meter.
The difference shows up in the first ten minutes after landing. With a pre-booked transfer you walk out of arrivals to a name board or a messaged pickup point, not to a taxi rank, a ticket machine or a rideshare app that needs a signal. For short trips with one small bag, public transport can be better, and our airport pages say so. For three or more travellers, heavy luggage, children, a late landing or a tight schedule, the private car usually wins.
How an Onroutz.ca airport transfer works
- Choose the airport and the terminal. The airport pages below list terminals, pickup areas and drive times.
- Enter your flight number. We track arrivals from takeoff, so a delay moves the pickup with it.
- Pick a vehicle. See the fixed all-in fare for your exact route.
- Add what you need. Child seats, a name board, extra stops or a return leg.
- Pay once. One confirmation, one invoice, and a 24/7 desk in Toronto if plans change.
Corporate accounts with monthly invoicing and multi-leg itineraries on one booking are available. For the full process, read how private airport transfers work.
Airport transfer options compared
The right choice depends on who is travelling and where. This table is the plain version, and each airport page replaces it with real local times.
| Mode | Door-to-door time | Cost note | Luggage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer (Onroutz.ca) | Direct, no stops | Fixed fare via booker, shown before you pay | Sedan: 2 large + 2 cabin; SUV: 5 – 6 large; Sprinter: 12 | Groups, families, late arrivals, business, hotel door |
| Metered taxi | Direct, depends on queue | Metered, varies by city and traffic | Standard boot | Short notice, one or two travellers |
| Rideshare | Direct, depends on wait | Surge-priced in busy periods | Standard boot | Light bags, good signal |
| Airport train or express rail | Fastest to a station | Public fare set by operator | Carried by hand | Solo travellers beside a station |
| Shared shuttle or coach | Multiple drop-offs | Per-person ticket | Limited | Flexible schedules |
For the longer comparison, with what to ask each provider, see airport transfer versus taxi versus rideshare.
What is included on every airport pickup
- Flight tracking. Every airport pickup is tracked, and train and ship arrivals are tracked too.
- Free waiting time. 60 minutes after international landings, 30 after domestic, 15 minutes on other pickups.
- Meet and greet. A name board inside arrivals on request, with an alias on the board for privacy. See airport meet and greet.
- Child seats. Child, toddler and booster seats on request at booking.
- Comfort. Water and phone charging in most vehicles.
- Licensed, commercially insured vehicles and chauffeurs.
- Discretion. Discretion is standard: no photos of clients, no posts about journeys, NDAs on request.
Toronto and the GTA airports
Toronto is our home base, and these pages are dispatched from the city. They cover the two airports on the waterfront and the west end, plus the suburbs on airport limo pages.
- Toronto Pearson (YYZ): the main international gateway, west of the city.
- Billy Bishop (YTZ): the island airport, minutes from downtown.
For the whole region see the Toronto overview, and for suburb pickups browse the airport limo pages.
Airports across Canada
See the Canada hub for the national picture.
- Montreal Trudeau (YUL)
- Ottawa (YOW)
- Halifax (YHZ)
- Winnipeg (YWG)
- Calgary (YYC)
- Edmonton (YEG)
- Vancouver (YVR)
Entry rules vary by passport. Visa-exempt air travellers other than US citizens usually need an eTA for Canada, and the Government of Canada eTA page explains who must apply.
Airports in the USA
The USA hub covers domestic US trips, which are driven by US-licensed partners. Toronto to USA cross-border trips run from Toronto.
- Atlanta (ATL)
- Boston Logan (BOS)
- Dallas / Fort Worth (DFW)
- Denver (DEN)
- Honolulu (HNL)
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- Miami (MIA)
- Orlando (MCO)
- Philadelphia (PHL)
- Phoenix (PHX)
- San Diego (SAN)
- San Francisco (SFO)
- Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)
- Tampa (TPA)
- Washington Dulles (IAD)
Airports in Europe
The Europe hub links the continent. UK entry now includes the ETA scheme for many visitors: GOV.UK says it lasts two years or until your passport expires, and you must wait for the confirmation email before you travel.
- London Heathrow (LHR)
- London Gatwick (LGW)
- Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
- Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
- Barcelona (BCN)
- Málaga (AGP)
- Palma de Mallorca (PMI)
- Lisbon (LIS)
- Rome Fiumicino (FCO)
- Milan Malpensa (MXP)
- Venice Marco Polo (VCE)
- Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE)
- Athens (ATH)
- Istanbul (IST)
Airports in the Middle East
The Middle East hub covers the Gulf.
- Dubai International (DXB), with a luxury arrivals page
- Abu Dhabi Zayed (AUH)
- Doha Hamad (DOH)
- Riyadh King Khalid (RUH)
Airports in Asia and the Pacific
The Asia-Pacific hub links the region. In Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong, the route pages below are the quickest way in.
- Singapore Changi (SIN)
- Hong Kong (HKG)
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
- Phuket (HKT)
- Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
- Manila (MNL)
- Bali Denpasar (DPS)
- Hanoi (HAN) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
- Beijing (PEK) and Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
- Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM) and Goa (GOI)
- Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL)
Japan and South Korea are covered by route pages:
- Narita to Tokyo, Narita to Shinjuku and Narita to Haneda
- Haneda to Tokyo and Haneda to Shinjuku
- Kansai Airport to Osaka and Kansai Airport to Kyoto
- Incheon Airport to Seoul
Narita publishes its own access guide to trains, buses and taxis, and South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption for some passports, including Canadian, is set out in a Korean government notice.
Beyond the airport: routes, cruise ports, stations and hotels
An airport rarely stands alone in a trip. These pages cover the legs on either side.
- Transfers and routes: point-to-point and city-to-city journeys.
- Cruise transfers: airport to ship, tracked against embarkation windows.
- Rail transfers: station pickups, with train arrivals tracked.
- Hotel transfers and resort transfers: door-to-door arrivals.
- Private aviation: ground transport for FBO arrivals.
- Meet and greet: a name board inside arrivals.
- Services: executive car service, hourly cars and events.
Vehicles
Models are confirmed at booking, always "or similar".
- Executive Sedan: Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Cadillac or similar; up to 3 passengers, 2 large and 2 cabin bags.
- First Class Sedan: S-Class, BMW 7 Series or similar; up to 3 passengers.
- Luxury SUV: Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon Denali, Chevrolet Suburban or similar; up to 6 passengers, 5 – 6 large bags.
- Executive Sprinter: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter; up to 12 passengers and 12 bags.
- Mini-coach and coach, 20 to 56 seats, on request. Maybach, Rolls-Royce, stretch limousine and armoured vehicles on request, availability confirmed at booking.
Partner vehicles outside Toronto are no more than 4 model years old, and up to 7 for Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Maybach. See the fleet. Onroutz.ca is a transport service, not a security company: it provides no armed drivers and no bodyguards, and works alongside a client's own security team.
Cancellation and changes
Cancellation is free with more than 72 hours' notice. At 72 hours or less it is 10%, at 48 hours or less 50%, and at 24 hours or less or a no-show 100%, counted from the scheduled pickup. Some large events have a separate deadline, and you will see it on the confirmation. Flight changes are handled by tracking, and the 24/7 desk can adjust a booking. Read the FAQ or contact the travel desk for itinerary planning.
Frequently asked questions
What is a private airport transfer?
It is a pre-booked car and driver for your party alone. The driver tracks your flight, waits after landing and takes you directly to your address at a fixed fare agreed before you pay, with no meter and no shared stops.
How much is an airport transfer?
It depends on the airport, the drop-off, the vehicle and the hour, so there is no single figure. The booker shows the fixed all-in fare for your exact pickup, drop-off and vehicle before you pay, with no surge pricing.
Are airport limousines worth the expense?
They are when the alternative costs you time or comfort: three or more travellers, heavy luggage, children, a late landing or a business schedule. For one traveller with a small bag beside a fast train, public transport can be the better choice.
How much should I tip a limo driver?
Custom differs by country. In Canada and the US a tip is customary and at your discretion; in Japan and South Korea tipping is not expected. If you are unsure, ask the desk when you book and we will say what is usual locally.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Your flight is tracked from takeoff, so the pickup follows the actual landing. After an international arrival you get 60 minutes of free waiting from the scheduled time, 30 minutes after a domestic arrival and 15 minutes on other pickups.
Can I book a meet and greet inside the terminal?
Yes. A driver can hold a name board inside arrivals, with an alias on the board if you prefer privacy, and walk you to the car. Add it at booking or ask the desk to add it later.
Does Onroutz.ca own cars and offices abroad?
No. In Toronto and southern Ontario the cars and chauffeurs are ours. Elsewhere, a vetted, licensed and commercially insured local partner drives, and the Toronto desk books, confirms, supports and invoices the ride as one booking.
Can I book a return or multi-leg itinerary?
Yes. Multi-leg itineraries sit on one booking, for example airport to hotel, a day of hourly service and a return to the airport. Corporate accounts can be invoiced monthly.



































































