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Collecting Your New Au Pair from Arlanda

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The first hour matters more than it might seem. Your au pair has likely never been to Sweden, may not speak much of the language yet, and is landing after a long flight to meet a family they've only spoken to over video calls. Whether that first hour feels organised or stressful often has nothing to do with the au pair year that follows — it's just the arrival, and it's worth getting right.

If you can't meet them at the airport yourself — work, other children, distance — booking their transfer on their behalf is straightforward, and it means someone reliable is there with their name on a booking the moment they land, rather than a stranger trying to find a taxi alone in an unfamiliar country.

Booking on someone else's behalf

You don't need your au pair to be the one booking — enter their flight details and your address as the destination, and the booking works exactly the same way. What matters is giving them a way to recognise their ride when they land, since they won't know what to look for otherwise.

The driver's name, phone number and licence plate are sent out before pickup — share that with your au pair ahead of time (or make sure whoever's checking their messages that day does) so they know exactly who to look for the moment they clear arrivals.

What to tell your au pair before they land

A short message covers most of it: that a driver will be waiting with their name, that the driver's details will reach their phone before landing, and that they don't need to negotiate anything or worry about currency at the kerb — it's already paid. For someone navigating a foreign airport for the first time, knowing exactly what to expect removes most of the anxiety.

If their flight is delayed or changes, you don't need to update anything — the pickup time follows the flight's actual landing automatically, so there's no risk of a driver waiting at the wrong hour, or your au pair arriving to find no one there.

Making the first hour feel taken care of

A private car straight to your address, rather than a train and a walk with heavy luggage in an unfamiliar city, is a small thing that sets a good tone. It tells a new au pair, before they've even met the family properly, that the details have been thought through — which tends to matter to someone who's just left everything familiar behind for a year.

What every Förare booking includes

The fixed price you see before booking is the price on your receipt — 6% VAT included, whole car, not per person.

  • Flight tracked — pickup follows your live arrival
  • 45 minutes free waiting, from your driver's confirmed arrival
  • No terminal fee
  • No surge pricing, ever
  • Free cancellation up to 12 hours

Questions people ask before booking

Can I book the transfer for my au pair if I'm not the one travelling?

Yes — enter their flight number and your address, and the booking works the same as if they'd made it themselves. You'll receive the driver's details to pass on.

How will my au pair recognise the driver if they don't speak Swedish?

The driver's name, phone number and licence plate are sent before pickup — share that with your au pair in advance so they know exactly who and what car to look for, no language needed.

What if their flight is delayed?

Their pickup time follows the flight's actual landing, tracked automatically, so a delay doesn't leave the driver waiting at the wrong time or your au pair without a ride.

Does my au pair need to pay or bring cash for the ride?

No — the transfer is paid in advance when you book, so there's nothing for them to sort out at the airport.

Can I get a receipt for this if it's a household expense?

Yes — a receipt with the VAT line is available, made out to a private person, if you need one for your records.

Book your Arlanda pickup

Enter the address and you will see the price for the whole car before anything is paid. No account needed.

  • One fixed price for the whole car, 6% VAT included, shown before you pay.
  • Your driver's name, number and registration plate arrive before pickup.
  • Cancel free of charge more than 12 hours before pickup, refunded in full.
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