How Much Luggage Can You Take on a Private Transfer in Ireland?
A practical guide to luggage on a private transfer in Ireland: what fits in an executive van and in an S-Class saloon, how to describe your bags when you ask for a quote, and what to tell your driver about oversized items.
Luggage is the detail that most often gets overlooked when planning an airport transfer. Passenger numbers are easy to count, but a family returning from a long holiday, or a group arriving with golf bags and cabin cases, can fill a vehicle faster than anyone expects. It is far better to settle the question before you fly than at the kerb at arrivals.
This guide explains in general terms how to think about luggage on a private transfer in Ireland: what different vehicles carry, how to describe your bags when you ask for a quote, and what to mention in advance. The same points apply to any of the journeys on the airport transfers page.
What different vehicles carry
Capacity depends on the vehicle, and it is worth matching the car to the bags as well as to the number of people. Our executive Volkswagen Transporter seats up to eight passengers and takes roughly eight to ten large bags, so a group or a family with a lot of luggage can travel together in one vehicle. It is shown on the fleet section of the home page.
The black Mercedes-Benz S-Class seats up to three and has a boot that takes two large and two small cases, which we confirmed by loading real suitcases rather than relying on a brochure figure. That is ample for a couple or a business traveller, but it is not the right vehicle for a party of three with three large cases each. If in doubt, ask, and the driver will tell you honestly which vehicle suits your bags.
How to describe your luggage when you ask for a quote
The most useful thing you can send is a simple count: how many large suitcases, how many cabin-size cases, and any other items. Mention anything unusual in shape or size, such as golf bags, a folded buggy, a travel cot, musical instruments or sports equipment, because awkward items take up more room than their weight suggests and the driver can plan how to load them.
Remember that every passenger counts, including children, and that people tend to forget the extra bags picked up on holiday. If you are not sure how much you will be carrying home, allow a little extra space rather than a little too little. Families can also read our guide to travelling to Ireland with children for a fuller checklist, including child seats.
Loading, waiting time and the first stop
The driver loads and unloads the bags, so there is no need to lift heavy cases yourself after a long flight. Waiting time after landing is included in the fixed fare, so you can take your time at baggage reclaim, and the driver will track your flight in case it is early or late. If you are heading west, the fixed fare and journey time are set out on the Dublin Airport to Galway transfer page.
Luggage can also stay in the vehicle if you are combining your arrival with sightseeing. On a private tour the bags remain secure in the vehicle while you walk, and you are delivered with them to your hotel at the end of the day. If you are not sure which vehicle or route suits your party, the contact section is the quickest way to ask.
Travel planning
See the airport transfers and fares
Fixed fares, journey times and FAQs for private transfers from Dublin Airport. Add your passenger count, a list of your bags and your flight number when you request a quote.
View the airport transfers and fares