Boxes and Moving Cartons in an Airport Car
Updated 3 min read
Whether cardboard boxes can travel in the car is a fair question, and the honest answer depends on how many you're talking about. A handful of moving boxes alongside your normal luggage is a straightforward request. A full house move — furniture, dozens of boxes, appliances — isn't something a passenger car service is built for, and it's worth being upfront about that rather than promising something we can't actually deliver.
Here's where the line sits, and how to book what genuinely fits.
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A few boxes: treat them like luggage
A modest number of boxes — say, enough to fit alongside a couple of suitcases — counts against your vehicle category's luggage budget the same way ordinary bags do. A standard moving-size box is roughly comparable to a large suitcase in the unit count; mention the number and rough size when you book so it's factored into the category you choose.
Where it stops being a passenger transfer
Förare is a passenger transfer service, not a removal or courier company — if what you're describing is closer to moving the contents of a room or a full household than a manageable number of boxes alongside passengers, it's honestly not what this service is built for, and you'd be better served by a dedicated moving company. It's worth being clear about that rather than trying to force a larger job into a category it doesn't fit.
If you're not sure which side of the line you're on
Describe what you're actually bringing — number of boxes, rough size, and whether there's furniture or anything that doesn't fit in a box — when you book, or contact us if you're unsure. We'll tell you honestly whether it's something the categories we offer can accommodate.
Boxes alongside passengers
It's worth remembering that a vehicle category's luggage budget and passenger count both apply at once — a full car of passengers with a stack of boxes each is a different fit question from one or two people bringing several boxes along with their own bags. Give both numbers, passengers and boxes, so the category confirmed genuinely works for the whole trip, not just the luggage.
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 bring a few moving boxes as part of my luggage?
Yes — a modest number of boxes counts against your vehicle category's luggage budget like ordinary bags. Mention the number and rough size when you book.
Can Förare move an entire household?
No — we're a passenger transfer service, not a removal company. A full house move needs a dedicated moving service, not a passenger car booking.
How many boxes is too many?
There's no fixed number — it depends on your category's luggage budget alongside your other bags. If in doubt, describe what you're bringing when you book and we'll tell you honestly what fits.
Does a bigger category help with more boxes?
Up to a point — Minibus has the largest luggage budget of our categories, but it's still built for passenger luggage, not a full-scale house move.
What if I only realise I have more boxes than expected on the day?
Contact us as soon as you can — we'd rather adjust the category in advance than have it be a problem at pickup.
Can boxes and furniture travel together in the Minibus category?
Small furniture pieces that fit within the luggage budget may work; genuinely large furniture needs a dedicated moving service instead. Describe what you have and we'll be honest about what fits.
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.
- Choose the car by passengers and luggage — every category is priced before you choose.
- Cancel free of charge more than 12 hours before pickup, refunded in full.
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