Q: How many bags can a rider bring?

<h3 id="whatriderscanbring">What Riders Can Bring:</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Single-Seat (Shared Ride):</strong> 1 carry-on suitcase + 1 backpack</li> <li><strong>Private Ride:</strong> As many bags as safely fit in a 4-door sedan (usually 2–3 standard suitcases).</li> <li><strong>Hitch XL:</strong> As many bags as safely fit in an SUV or van (usually up to 4 standard suitcases). If you’re bringing larger items like a bike or golf clubs, you’ll need to book an XL.</li> </ul> <h3 id="important"><strong>Important:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Bags must be secured and must not block your view or operation of the vehicle.</li> <li>If you bring more luggage than what will fit in the car, your ride may be canceled. Please choose and pay for the appropriate product based on the amount of luggage you are bringing.</li> <li>Riders must travel with their items — package delivery is currently disabled.</li> </ul> <h3 id="questions">Questions?</h3> <p>Check out our other help center articles <a href="http://help.ridehitch.com/en/">here</a> or send us a live chat in the app.</p>

Question 1

Ride Bookings, Changes & Cancellations

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How far in advance can I book?

You can book your ride up to 60 days in advance - or as little as a few hours before departure time.

If you want to select another date, tap the date at the top of the departure schedule page and choose the day that works for you from the calendar pop-up.

How can I change or cancel my scheduled ride?

Should you need to change the time or location of your scheduled ride, you'll cancel the scheduled ride in your app and rebook a new ride with the change of information you need.

What is the cancellation policy?

Each product and route has a different cancellation policy. The policy applicable

Question 2

How Hitch Standby Works

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Standby is our most affordable way to ride between cities. When you book a Standby seat, we’ll search for open spots in scheduled rides and reserve your seat once one becomes available.

This means confirmation occurs only if an available seat is matched with a driver, differing from direct booking options like Shared, Private, or XL trips that guarantee a ride upon reservation.

If we can’t match you with a seat, your booking will be automatically canceled—and you won’t be charged.

You’ll only be charged if a seat becomes available—and at any time before confirmation, you can book a guaranteed ride if you prefer to lock in your trip.

Will I get a ride?

Your Standby booking will be confirmed once we find an open seat. We'll notify you as soon as your ride is confirmed — either via email or in the app. You’ll also see the latest possible confirmation time after you book, so you always know what to expect.

Several factors can influence the timing of your ride confirmation:

Driver Availability: Hitch matches riders with drivers based on availability, which might lead to confirmation closer to your trip's scheduled time if drivers are limited near your location.
Matching Timing: Many rides are confirmed just hours before departure, depending on when a seat opens up. Stay updated by checking the app or confirmation email for the latest possible time when a confirmation is expected, as these details are shown during booking and also sent via notification

Question 3

Airport Pickup and Drop-off Service

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Save on flights by riding to a nearby Airport

Many travelers use Hitch to depart from nearby cities where flights are often significantly cheaper.

By riding with Hitch to a different airport, you can:

Access lower airline fares
Avoid expensive airport parking fees
Keep your trip more flexible and affordable

Airport Rides with Hitch Door-to-Door

With Hitch Door-to-Door, we offer convenient and comfortable airport rides to and from any major airports in the cities we serve.

Timing Policies for Airport Pickups

When a passenger books a ride to or from the airport, coordination is key to ensuring a smooth experience:

Meeting Points: Passengers can specify their terminal for easy pickup. If no terminal is mentioned in the booking, drivers should wait in a nearby cell phone lot or designated ride-share pickup area until the passenger establishes communication.
Communication Details: Drivers and passengers can access each other's contact information through the app, starting 1 hour before the trip. This ensures easy communication to confirm exact meeting points and timing.

What to Expect

Your driver will meet you in the Arrivals area and will have your contact information one hour before your scheduled departure time. This allows for easy coordination of your meeting with the driver. Passengers are encouraged to monitor the Hitch app for updates. Ensuring you have buffer time when scheduling and planning early can make your experience smoot

Question 4

Scheduling a Ride With Hitch

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Scheduling a ride with Hitch is simple and easy.

We provide two options for getting you on the road - our app and our website. Note: If you book directly through our website, you will still need to download our app to view important ride details and manage your reservation.

Where to Book
You can book through our website, iOS app, or Android app.
Enter Your Trip Details
Start by entering your origin and destination. For best results, use specific addresses rather than general city names like “Austin” or “Houston.” This helps us find the best possible route, ride, and price for you.
Select Your Travel Date
Choose the date you’d like to ride.
Choose Pickup Type
Select whether you want to: Meet your driver at a nearby location, or be picked up and dropped off at your door.
Pick Your Ride Type
Choose the ride option that best fits your needs.
Select a Departure Time
Find a time that works with your schedule.
Confirm Your Booking
After you confirm, we’ll send you a ride receipt to your email.
Driver Details
You’ll receive your driver’s information within a few hours of your scheduled departure time.
Please note that you must enter a payment method in the 'Payments' section of the app before booking a ride - even if you have a promotion that discounts the ride to $0.

How far in advance can I book?

You can book rides for the same day or up to 60 days in advance.

Finding

Question 5

Cancellation Policy

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Cancellation policies vary by ride type and timing. To view your specific policy, tap Cancel on your trip. You’ll always see the cancellation terms before booking.

For questions, contact our support team.

Questions?

Check out our other help center articles here or reach out to our support team through live chat in the app.

Question 6

How many bags can a rider bring?

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What Riders Can Bring:

Single-Seat (Shared Ride): 1 carry-on suitcase + 1 backpack
Private Ride: As many bags as safely fit in a 4-door sedan (usually 2–3 standard suitcases).
Hitch XL: As many bags as safely fit in an SUV or van (usually up to 4 standard suitcases). If you’re bringing larger items like a bike or golf clubs, you’ll need to book an XL.

Important:

Bags must be secured and must not block your view or operation of the vehicle.
If you bring more luggage than what will fit in the car, your ride may be canceled. Please choose and pay for the appropriate product based on the amount of luggage you are bringing.
Riders must travel with their items — package delivery is currently disabled.

Questions?

Check out our other help center articles here or send us a live chat in the app.

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