Executive and corporate travel in Perth
Perth is the capital of Western Australia and the headquarters city for much of Australia's mining, oil and gas industry. Resources companies, engineering firms, banks and law firms line St Georges Terrace and the Elizabeth Quay precinct, West Perth hosts smaller miners and service firms, and the city is a hub for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers heading to remote sites. Executive assistants and travel managers often reserve an executive car service by the hour, so a multi-stop itinerary from St Georges Terrace to West Perth and a client dinner in Fremantle runs with one chauffeur. Corporate car service is also used for executives connecting to charter flights to mine sites.
Arriving at Perth Airport
Perth Airport (PER) lies east of the city, with Terminals 1 and 2 for international and some domestic flights and Terminals 3 and 4 for other domestic services. Many resources companies use charter terminals for site flights. Each airport transfer is flight-tracked, and the chauffeur meets you at the correct terminal, which matters because terminals are on different sides of the airport.
- Perth Airport (PER): Terminals 1 to 4
- Charter terminals for resources flights
Business districts and venues
St Georges Terrace is the main business street, Elizabeth Quay has offices and hotels on the river, West Perth has mining and service companies, and Subiaco and Leederville host offices and restaurants. The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre hosts resources conferences, Optus Stadium hosts sport and concerts, and Fremantle has the port and heritage venues.
- St Georges Terrace
- Elizabeth Quay
- West Perth
- Subiaco
- Fremantle
Resources conferences, roadshows and group transportation
Mining, oil and gas conferences at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre bring investors and executives. The desk can quote event transportation with pickups staggered across hotels and group transportation in Sprinter-class vans. Investor roadshows to resources companies run with a lead car for the principal and support vehicles on one schedule.
FIFO and charter connections
Executives and contractors connecting to charter flights to mine sites need early pickups at the right charter terminal. The desk times these with the charter schedule and the chauffeur meets returning flights.
Visitor notes: time zone, heat and distances
Perth is several hours behind Australia's east coast, which affects meeting times with Sydney and Melbourne. Summers are hot and dry, with afternoon sea breezes. The metropolitan area is spread out along the coast. Australia drives on the left.
Fremantle, the Swan Valley and Margaret River
Fremantle's harbour, the Swan Valley wineries close to the city and the Margaret River wine region to the south are popular for client hospitality. Margaret River is a long day trip or an overnight stay.
Rottnest Island and Cottesloe
Ferries to Rottnest Island leave from Fremantle and Barrack Street, and transfers can be timed to departures. Cottesloe beach is popular for dinners at sunset.
Hotels and evenings
Executives usually stay in the CBD or at Elizabeth Quay. A private car service collects guests at the hotel entrance and can be booked for dinners in Northbridge or Fremantle.
Vehicle choice in Perth
A sedan suits one or two executives, an SUV handles luggage and country trips, and a Sprinter-class van keeps a conference group together.
Kings Park and visitor days
Kings Park overlooks the city and river and is a common stop for visiting delegations before dinner.
Families and relocation
Families relocating to Perth often view homes and schools in the western suburbs; child seats can be requested.
Optus Stadium and events
Football, cricket and concerts at Optus Stadium, across the river from the CBD, close nearby roads, and the desk agrees a pickup point away from the crowd. Hospitality guests can be collected from several hotels and returned after the event on one timetable, and the chauffeur waits at the agreed point until the group is ready to leave.
Planning your Perth quote
Share the flight and terminal, the pickup point, each stop in order, the date and hours, and the number of passengers and bags. You get a USD quote for the vehicle class, locked when you book, and chauffeur and vehicle details before travel.
