Chapter 17
Common Travel Phrases (Airport, Hotel, Taxi)
17.1 Introduction
When we travel, we often need to talk to airport staff, hotel receptionists, taxi drivers, and other people. Knowing common travel phrases helps us communicate confidently and avoid confusion.
In this chapter, you will learn useful English phrases used at airports, hotels, and in taxis. These phrases will help you ask questions, give information, and travel smoothly.
17.2 Travel Situations Covered
- Airport – check-in, security, boarding, baggage
- Hotel – booking, check-in, facilities, complaints
- Taxi – booking, directions, payment
17.3 50 Common Travel Sentences
- 1. Where is the check-in counter?
- 2. I have a flight to Delhi.
- 3. May I see your passport?
- 4. Where is the boarding gate?
- 5. What time is the boarding?
- 6. My flight is delayed.
- 7. Where can I collect my baggage?
- 8. I have only hand luggage.
- 9. Is this the security check?
- 10. Please fasten your seat belt.
- 11. I have a hotel reservation.
- 12. I would like to check in.
- 13. I booked a room online.
- 14. Can I see your ID, please?
- 15. What time is check-out?
- 16. Is breakfast included?
- 17. I need an extra towel.
- 18. The room key is not working.
- 19. The air conditioner is not working.
- 20. Can I change my room?
- 21. Please call a taxi for me.
- 22. How much is the fare?
- 23. Take me to the railway station.
- 24. Please stop here.
- 25. How long will it take?
- 26. Can you drop me at the hotel?
- 27. Please use the meter.
- 28. I am in a hurry.
- 29. This is the correct address.
- 30. Please wait for a moment.
- 31. Where is the washroom?
- 32. Can you help me with directions?
- 33. I am traveling alone.
- 34. This is my first time here.
- 35. I need help with my luggage.
- 36. Is Wi-Fi available?
- 37. I would like room service.
- 38. The lift is not working.
- 39. Can I pay by card?
- 40. Please give me the bill.
- 41. Thank you for your help.
- 42. Have a safe journey.
- 43. Enjoy your stay.
- 44. Welcome to our city.
- 45. I had a pleasant journey.
- 46. The taxi is late.
- 47. Please slow down.
- 48. The hotel is nearby.
- 49. My luggage is missing.
- 50. I enjoy traveling.
17.4 Worksheet — Practice Travel Phrases
Section 1 — Fill in the Blanks
- Where is the ______ counter?
- I would like to ______ in.
- Please call a ______ for me.
- What time is ______ out?
- How much is the ______?
- check-in
- check
- taxi
- check
- fare
Section 2 — Match the Place
A. Airport B. Hotel C. Taxi
- Boarding gate → ___
- Room service → ___
- Fare → ___
- A
- B
- C
Section 3 — Write Your Own Sentences
- Write one sentence used at an airport.
- Write one sentence used in a hotel.
- Write one sentence used in a taxi.
- Write one sentence about travel.
- Where is the boarding gate?
- What time is check-out?
- Please take me to the hotel.
- I like traveling to new places.
Section 4 — True or False
- A boarding gate is at the airport. (True / False)
- Fare is paid in a hotel. (True / False)
- Taxi drivers take you to places. (True / False)
- Travel phrases help communication. (True / False)
- True
- False
- True
- True