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One thing to be aware of; these companies are sort of like "franchises" with different local agents covering sections of the route. You will not be dealing with the same people the entire way.
There were several times I stayed in private accommodations (AirBnB like). I called/texted the baggage transfer company and they identified a nearby albergue or hotel where I could drop off our pick up my pack.
I looked intoa car rental going from Santiago to Porto two months ago. The rental car web sites are somewhat deceiving. The car rental was very cheap, but as you walk through the reservation process you see a one way drop off fee of about $800.
We took the bus which worked out fine.
They do charge a couple Euros for it.
When you go into the Pilgrim office in SJPP (it is actually a pretty small place) there will be about 5 staff members sitting at desks. You will sit down with one of them a they will provide basic info and answer questions. Be sure to get the one who speaks...
I did this last week. I arrived a little earlier, but had plenty of time.
I went from Pittsburgh-Atlanta-CDG-Biarritz.
My bags were checked in Pittsburgh all the way through to Biarritz. I never had to take them through French customs. I did not have to pick them up in CDG and recheck them as I...
The international certificate is intended to be used with your actual drivers license. It essentially facilitates the translation of the information on your driver's license into the language of the country you are driving in.
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