FAQs | Rapid Travel Group

We mostly work with the construction, waste management & biogas, renewables, environmental services, civil engineering, groundworks, demolition, rope access, industrial cleaning, marine & shipping, education, and events industries. Don't worry if your business doesn't fit into those categories! We work with all sorts of businesses.

Our clients mostly use our online booking platform RORI to request a booking as it's quick and easy, but you could also give us a call or send an email if that doesn't appeal to you. We can go over using it when we get you set up, just book a virtual appointment to get started!

Yes, we book wherever our clients need to go, all over the UK and British islands!

Yes, we book wherever our clients need to go, even on the other side of the world! Some of our most booked international locations include Amsterdam, the US, Australia, and Ireland.

If you want the accommodation to have parking, just add that to your booking request, and how much parking you need. We'll ensure the accommodations we send you to select from all have the parking you need, even if it's parking for HGVs.

Of course! We're here to find the ideal accommodation for you. Some of our most popular requests are ensuites in serviced accommodation, parking for HGVs or parking with CCTV, and earlier hotel breakfast times. Just add it to your booking request on our online booking platform RORI.

Once you're set up with us, just make a booking request on our online booking platform RORI. We'll send you accommodation or travel options that meet your requirements and budget. Once you approve an option, we book it and pay on your behalf. You’ll receive an invoice for payment after the booking.

As soon as you have an idea of the dates, location, and employees going. If you're not 100% sure, it's best to request flexible or refundable bookings. These are slightly more expensive but protect you from losing money on cancellations or last-minute changes.

Yes, we book serviced apartments, hotels, and Bed & Breakfasts. While rare, we can also book hostels if requested.

Yes, we book contractor accommodation and business travel anywhere you need to go, in the UK or worldwide!

With over a decade in business and 50 years of combined experience between our Directors, we often find better prices faster than you could on your own. We also know where to look to save costs on your travel and accommodation.

You save time by not needing to search for accommodation or book travel yourself. We handle everything, including fighting for refunds when things go wrong. On average, we save our clients 16.5 hours per week.

Yes, we book business travel and accommodation in Ireland regularly for our clients.

During working hours (9am-5:30pm weekdays), we respond to booking requests on the same day. Last-minute bookings are handled ASAP, and most bookings are completed within a few hours. Complex bookings may take longer.

If you add a washing machine or laundry facilities to your booking request, we will ensure that all accommodation options sent to you include these features.

As soon as you have some idea of the dates, location, and employees going. If you aren't 100% sure, it's best to request flexible or refundable bookings to avoid losing money on changes or cancellations.

You can request a booking at any point before check-in, even if it's on the same day. However, if you request a booking after midnight for the same night, it may be difficult, as serviced accommodations often stop answering calls late at night, and hotels typically move their availability to the next day.

Our 30-day credit terms allow you to plan and budget for payments without the need for upfront payments. Most hotels and self-catering accommodations don't offer credit terms, so using our credit facility gives you added flexibility.

Yes, we book stays of any length. We can also extend your booking if the accommodation has availability.

We can book any type of room you request, from standard rooms to suites and more.

Yes, we can book dog-friendly hotels. Just add 'dog-friendly' to your booking request. Please note that many hotels charge an additional fee for bringing pets.

Yes, we book all forms of business travel, including flights. Just submit a booking request on our RORI platform with the required details like passenger names, passport numbers, and dates of birth.

Yes, we can book coaches, even internationally. Just provide details such as the number of passengers, pick-up location, and destination.

Yes, we can book meeting rooms as part of your business travel needs. Just let us know the number of attendees and any specific requirements for the room.

Yes, we book car hire worldwide. Please note that in many countries, you must be at least 25 years old to hire a car, and some countries have other restrictions.

We pay for your booking upfront and then send you an invoice, typically on the Monday after the booking date. You can pay via debit or credit card, including American Express. We also offer flexible payment terms through our partner IWOCA, allowing you to split payments for up to 12 months.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you wanted to know about working with RAPID

What industries do we work with?

How do I make a booking?

Do you book contractor accommodation in the UK?

Do you book international business travel?

Does the contractor accommodation have parking?

Can I make specific requests for the accommodation?

How does your travel management service work?

How far in advance can I request accommodation?

Do you book serviced apartments?

Do you book contractor accommodation near me?

How do you save money?

How do you save time?

Do you book contractor accommodation in Ireland?

What’s the average lead time for a booking?

Does the accommodation have a washing machine?

How far in advance can I request a booking?

How late can I request a booking?

How long do I get to pay with a credit account?

Do you book long stays for serviced accommodation?

What types of rooms can I book?

Do you book dog-friendly hotels?

Do you book flights?

Do you book coaches?

Do you book meeting rooms?

Do you book car hire?

How do I pay?

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