Daytrip

This article is about the company. For the activity, see day trip.

Daytrip

Company type	Private
Industry	Travel, Transportation
Founded	2015
Area served	Europe, Southeast Asia, North America, South America, Australasia, India
Website	daytrip.com

Daytrip is a global travel company headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. ^[1] The company specializes in pre-booked, private, point-to-point car transfers with optional sightseeing stops, multi-city bookings, and day trips. ^[2] Founded in 2015, Daytrip operates in over 130 countries.

History

Timeline

• 2015 – Daytrip was founded by Tomáš Turek, Markéta Bláhová, Valeriia Pshenychna, Jan Prokop, and Jiří Sváček in Prague, Czech Republic. ^[3]
• 2016–2018 – The company expands across Europe. ^[4]
• 2022 - Daytrip closes a $6 million Series A funding round led by Euroventures alongside with J&T Ventures, Nation 1 VC and Pale Fire Capital. ^[5]
• January 2024 – Daytrip receives a €9.2 million Series B funding round led by Taiwania Capital, with participation from Euroventures and J&T Ventures. ^{[6] [3] [7]}
• March 2024 – The company launches operations in India, announced at ITB Berlin 2024. ^{[8] [9] [10]}
• 2025 – Daytrip introduces a new product, "day trips". ^{[11] [12]}

Services

Daytrip’s core service is private intercity transfers with professional, local drivers, available through its online booking platform, mobile apps, and travel agency partners. ^{[13] [2]} Travelers can add sightseeing stops, combining point-to-point transfers with guided travel experiences. ^{[13] [14]} Multi-city trips and day trips are the other services the company provides. ^{[11] [12] [15]} Bookings can be made through the Daytrip website or the dedicated mobile application for travelers. ^[13]

Daytrip also serves as a platform for professional drivers to connect with travelers looking for long-distance private transfers. ^[7]

Business Model

Daytrip operates on a hybrid B2C and B2B model. Travelers book directly through the website or mobile app, while host agencies, travel agents, travel agencies, and tour operators can access the platform through dedicated partner channels. Unlike ride-hailing services, Daytrip focuses on pre-booked, long-distance travel rather than on-demand city rides. ^{[16] [7]}

Recognition and Awards

• Good Housekeeping Family Travel Award 2025 for services and transportation. ^[17]
• Included in Sifted’s list of Central Europe’s fastest-growing startups and the Sifted 250 leaderboard (2024). ^[18]
• TravelTech Breakthrough Awards 2025 winner. ^[19]

References

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