St Petersburg Transfer Services
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Our St Petersburg transfer services are your best choice to get to and from the city or anywhere you need to go - plus we keep you and our driver safe from the virus!

Once you've landed at Pulkovo Airport or arrived at one of the main St. Petersburg train stations or seaports, you'll need to decide how to get into the city. There are a number of city transfer options you can take, such as the public transport system, the official Pulkovo taxi, or a private chauffeured car.

The private chauffeured car it's our top recommendation as this way the driver meets you at your arrival gate or anywhere else you ask and takes care of your luggage and later drives you directly to your accommodation fast and hassle-free.

On the contrary, if you take the public transport system you'll be struggling with your luggage on a congested bus or metro; while if you take the official Pulkovo taxi, you’ll need to find a taxi on arrival, and wait until someone is available to pick you up.

We know that there isn't one best service for everyone, but if you want to avoid the discomfort of public transport and long waiting queues then pay a little more and let us help you arrange your St. Petersburg airport transfer before you come.

When you choose a professional private chauffeured you are sure to travel in comfort and safety, and sometimes even in style. So give it a try!

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Interested? That's great! Now please see below why you should book our St Petersburg transfer services.

WHY BOOK WITH US


Simply because it is inexpensive, convenient, and reliable - plus since 2020 we follow the best safety practices. 

Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, we can offer you a reliable and efficient private door-to-door private transfer service to and from Pulkovo Airport or any other destination in the city at a reasonable price.

We can arrange your hotel or airport pick up transfer for a small or large group of people, as well as we can help you find a car rental, or hire a car, minivan, or bus with a professional driver who can take you anywhere in or outside the city at any time. Just tell us where you want to go!

When you book our St Petersburg Transfer Services you can be sure that...

  • ...you will pay a flat rate and know in advance how much you have to pay the driver once you reach your final destination. No hidden fees, no price change!
  • You won't be charged extra for your luggage (one person - one suitcase and one piece of hand luggage).
  • You will get a 5% discount when you book a return transfer.
  • A friendly and professional driver will greet you at your desired location with a card name and assist you with your luggage, and anything else you may need during your trip.
  • After submitting your request to us you will receive an email with all the details of your reservation. No upfront deposit required, and all the information is given in one email.
  • You will travel with an experienced driver that will take you promptly to your accommodation or any place you like. No waiting for a taxi or public transport, and no communications issues.
  • You will be able to change or withdraw money after landing. Just add this request during your booking and we'll inform our driver.
  • We partner with a trustworthy local taxi company that has been in business for more than ten years ensuring efficient and reliable service to their customers. If we can trust them, you can trust us!
  • For any issues, inquiries, or additional support about our St Petersburg transfer services you can always communicate with us by phone or email before and/or after your arrival. We speak fluent English, Italian, Russian, including some French and Portuguese.
  • Since 2020 our St Petersburg transfer services follow the best safety practices to protect you against transmission of COVID-19. Sanitation is strictly followed by all our drivers and tour guides.
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OUR PRICES


For your information, St. Petersburg is divided into four main areas: Admiralty Side (city center), Vasilievsky Island (Island), Petrograd Side (Island), and Vyborg Side (Northern part of the city), so the cost of your private airport transfer is determined by the zone you are going to. The price may differ only if you need to go outside of the city, or if you ask for different routes or additional services.

Below you can find all the details of our most popular routes and the cost for each available class of vehicle.

RATES FOR CAR TRANSFER SERVICES

TAXI PRIVATE TRANSFER FROM/TO


Pulkovo Airport - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)      


City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other) - Pulkovo Airport


Moscow Station - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


Finland Station - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


Ladoga Station - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


Vitebsky Station - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


Finland Station or City Center (Hotel/Place) - River Port


    River Port Terminal - City Center (Hotel/Place)


City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other) - Peterhof


City Center (Your Hotel/Place) - Tsarskoie Selo


City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other) - Pavlovsk


Mariinsky Theater - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


PRICE


2200 RUB


1400 RUB


1300 RUB


1100 RUB


1500 RUB


1100 RUB


1500 RUB


1500 RUB


2100 RUB


2100 RUB


2100 RUB


900 RUB


RATES FOR SMALL MINIVAN TRANSFER SERVICES

SMALL MINIVAN PRIVATE TRANSFER FROM/TO


Pulkovo Airport - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other) - Pulkovo Airport


Moscow Station - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


Finland Station - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


Ladoga Station - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


Vitebsky Station - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


Finland Station or City Center (Hotel/Place) - River Port


   River Port Terminal - City Center (Hotel/Place)


City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other) - Peterhof


City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other) -Tsarskoie Selo


City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other) - Pavlovsk


Mariinsky Theater - City Center (Your Hotel/Place)


PRICE


2500 RUB


1700 RUB


1600 RUB


1400 RUB


1800 RUB


1400 RUB


1800 RUB


1800 RUB


2300 RUB


2300 RUB


2300 RUB


1100 RUB


RATES FOR LARGE MINIVAN TRANSFER SERVICES

MINIVAN PRIVATE TRANSFER FROM/TO


Pulkovo Airport - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other) - Pulkovo Airport 


City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other) - Peterhof


City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other) - Tsarskoye Selo


City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other) - Pavlovsk


   River Port Terminal - City Center (Hotel/Place)


Finland Station or City Center (Hotel/Place) - River Port


Vitebsky Station - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


Ladoga Station - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


Moscow Station - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


PRICE


3700 RUB


3400 RUB


7300 RUB


7300 RUB


7300 RUB


6200 RUB


6200 RUB


6200 RUB


6200 RUB


6200 RUB


RATES FOR MINIBUS TRANSFER SERVICES

MINIBUS PRIVATE TRANSFER FROM/TO


Pulkovo Airport - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other) - Pulkovo Airport


City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other) - Peterhof


City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other) - Tsarskoye Selo


City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other) - Pavlovsk


River Port Terminal - City Center (Hotel/Place)


Finland Station or City Center (Hotel/Place) - River Port


Vitebsky Station - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


Ladoga Station - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


Moscow Station - City Center (Your Hotel/Place/Other)


PRICE


7200 RUB


7200 RUB


8300 RUB


8300 RUB


8300 RUB


7200 RUB


7200 RUB


7200 RUB


7200 RUB


7200 RUB


* Please note that river port and seaport are two different zones. With seaport we refer to Marine Facade Port Terminal; while with river port we refer to St Petersburg Port Passenger Terminal.

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THINGS TO KNOW


When booking any of our St Petersburg transfer services you should know the following things:

All our prices include the following:

  • Pickup and drop off at your desired location;
  • Waiting time at the Airport/Hotel/Port terminal;
  • Flight or ship or train Tracking;
  • A card with the name of our website (not your name);
  • Parking costs, taxes expenses, service;
  • Assistance with the luggage, if needed;
  • Time to withdraw money;
  • Modern and comfort vehicles;
  • Our back up in English, Italian, and Russian;

The number of passengers allowed for each type of vehicle is as follows:

  • Car (Hyundai, Mercedes, Ford, Fiat, etc) - up to 3 people;
  • Minivan Chevrolet - up to 5 people;
  • Volkswagen Transporter - up to 6 people (low);
  • Minivan Mercedes Sprinter - up to 7 people (high);
  • Minibus Mercedes - up to 17 people;
  • Large bus Mercedes - up to 35/45 people;

The number of passengers for a standard car works as follow:

  • Up to 1 passenger with one large size luggage in one cab;
  • Up to 2 passengers with two large size luggage in one cab;
  • Up to 3 passengers with one large or two medium size luggage in one cab or the way around;

The number of passengers for a small minivan works as follow:

  • Up to 5 passengers with medium or small luggage in one minivan or just with a few large luggage. For your information, the small minivan fit better 4 passengers with 4 large luggage.

The number of passengers for a large minivan works as follow:

  • Up to 7 passengers with medium or small luggage in one minivan or just with a few large luggage. For your information, the large minivan fit better 6 passengers with 6 large luggage.

The number of passengers for minibus works as follow:

  • Up to 17 passengers with medium, small or large luggage you can take a minibus. However, in the event, you are a group of 20, 30, or 40 people we'll arrange a modern large bus that hosts up to 35/45 people.

Option Standard Car: If you are a group of 4 passengers with large luggage, for your comfort and convenience we recommend that you order a small minivan. In the event, you're a group of 5, 6 or 7 people with many luggage, then better booking a large minivan.

Option Small Minivan: If you are a group of 5 or 6 passengers with all large luggage, for your comfort and convenience we recommend that you book a large minivan for 7 people.

Option Large Minivan: If you are up to 7 passengers with medium or small luggage in one minivan or just with a few large luggage the large minivan is fine. For your information, this vehicle fits better than 6 passengers with 6 large luggage.

Option Minibus: If you are a large group of 7 or more passengers (7-17 people) with luggage, for your comfort and convenience we recommend that you book a Minibus.

Option Large Bus: If you are a very large group of people (17-45 passengers) with luggage, then we suggest that you book a large bus, so that everyone can travel in comfort and safety.

Please also note the following important updates about our St Petersburg Transfer Services:

  • Drivers and passengers need to follow COVID-19 protocols, which means a mask is required during the trip. If you don't have a mask, we will give you one!
  • All the prices are fixed by the driver, so no discounts can be given.
  • A discount of 5% is available when you book a return transfer from the hotel to the airport, except when you take a minibus or a large bus.
  • Unfortunately, we no longer are able to arrange a seaport private transfer due to a new law in place. However, we are able to pick you up at the port terminal Marine Facade and/or take you back, only if you book a private tour with us. In that case, we would like to inform you that there are additional costs to take into account, such as entrance port fees and parking fees.
  • Any extra services or requests, such as an English speaking driver or a first-class car is available but come with an additional charge. Just ask!
  • The prices do not include any extras, such as a child seat or a pet seat, which are 200 rubles extra each.
  • Please note that if you fail to show up at the meeting point without having advised us early, you will be charged the full amount due. This is because once you have confirmed your transfer booking we have hired a driver who naturally requires payment.
  • For your information, the cost of the parking at Pulkovo Airport is covered only for one hour. Therefore, in the event you take longer than 1 hour, then an extra 500Rub is required, and so for each additional hour adding also a waiting time of the driver (800 Rubles per hour).
  • Please note that we don't take last minutes bookings because finding a driver available at the last minute is hard.
  • Make sure you get in touch with us as soon as possible in case of any delay, issues, or cancellation.
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HOW TO BOOK


Booking any of our St Petersburg Transfer Services is easy and straightforward. Read on...

  • Fill out the yellow booking form below in all its parts, and press the "Book Now" button at the bottom to send your request to us.
  • Soon after clicking on "Book Now" you'll be directed to our "Thank You Page" and receive an automated email.
  • You'll get shortly a new confirmation e-mail with the details of your transfer booking.
  •  Ready carefully the new confirmation email we sent you, and reply as soon as you can to secure your booking. If you don't reply, we won't go ahead with the arrangements!
  • After reaching your final destination, you pay the amount due directly to the driver in cash and in Rubles only.
  • Please make sure you book your transfer at least 48 hours before your arrival or departure, so we are sure to facilitate your request to the best of our ability.
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BOOK NOW & PAY LATER


Ready to book? If so, fill out the form below and click on "Book Now" to proceed with your reservation.

Please note that all fields followed by an asterisk must be filled in.

Please enter the letters that you see below.

  

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LIVE COMMENTS & FEEDBACK


Wondering what people say about our St Petersburg transfer services?

Of course, you do! Take a look at the comments below to see what other people are saying about us.

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ADDITIONAL INFO


Any questions? If you still have some questions about our St Petersburg transfer services please take a look at our most frequently asked questions below.

I CAN'T BOOK FROM MY IPHONE OR TABLET - WHAT TO DO?

If for any reasons you are having a problem submitting your transfer request through our booking form above please send us an email to booking@st-petersburg-essentialguide.com with the following information:

  • Full name;
  • Valid phone number with your country code;
  • The flight number or cruise ship name, or train station;
  • Arrival and departure date and time;
  • Your final destination: Hotel Name/Place;
  • Number of passengers;
  • Number of bags;
  • Any other details we need to know.

Please in the object of your email please write down St Petersburg Transfer Services. Thanks!

HOW CAN I CANCEL OR AMEND MY TRANSFER ORDER?

You can cancel or amend any of our St Petersburg transfer services up to 24 hours before the agreed time of your transfer. If you book your transfer less than 24 hours before your arrival/departure time, we don't guarantee that we will be able to reply promptly and so arrange your transfer.

HOW CAN I PAY THE DRIVER?

When you book any of our St Petersburg transfer services you can pay the driver in cash in Rubles, the Russian currency. Unfortunately, no credit cards or international currencies are accepted at the moment. Please make sure you pay the driver with small notes to avoid change's issues.

I DON'T HAVE RUBLES! WHERE CAN I CHANGE MONEY?

We suggest that you change money in your country before you leave or upon your arrival at the office exchange in the arrival halls. You can also withdraw money safely from any ATM machines you find at the airport/train stations, or much better, go to a local bank. If you intend to change the money at the St Petersburg airport, please tell us about it during your booking in order to inform the driver and we will assist you with that.

CAN I HAVE A RECEIPT OF THE PAYMENT?

Of course, you can! Once you have reached your final destination and paid the driver, you can ask for a receipt. Please inform us about it in advance, if you want one. Also, we can send you a receipt via Email after your trip.

DOES THE DRIVER SPEAK ENGLISH?

Our drivers speak only Russian and have only basic knowledge of English. But don't be afraid of that because all our drivers are in contact with us for the whole time of your trip. Thus, if any problem arises they will call us and put you through us. Our drivers use Google dictionaries as well.

DO I HAVE TO TIP THE DRIVER?

When you book any of our St Petersburg transfer services there is no need to tip the driver! Tips to the driver are up to you. But in the event you are so kind as to give a tip to the driver giving 5-10% of the taxi fare would be fine.

WHAT TYPE OF CARS DO YOU OFFER?

We offer different types of St Petersburg transfer services. They include cars or minivans, all well maintained, comfortable, clean, air-conditioned, and not older than 7 years. The car model varies according to what the driver comes to pick up you. Usually, you can expect to travel with a Hyundai, Mercedes, Ford, or Fiat.

DO YOU PROVIDE WITH AN INVOICE?

Yes, we do! Just ask.

DO YOU OFFER A BUSINESS CAR SERVICE OR LIMOUSINE?

Yes, we do! Please get in touch with us for more details.


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