Traveling | Asking for information

At the tourist information office

The phrases and expressions given in this lesson will be useful to you when you are at a tourist information office.

• We’re looking for accommodation.
• Are there any lodges near here?
• We need somewhere to stay.
• Do you have a list of affordable hotels in the city?
• Do you have a map of the city?

Events and activities

• What are you interested in?
• I’d like to see the monuments in the city. Have you got a map of them?
• I’m interested in shopping. Where is the main shopping area?
• Are there any exhibitions / programs / events on at the moment?
• Do you have any brochures on the local attractions?
• Can you recommend a good south Indian restaurant?

Phrases for various types of travel

Here are some general phrases useful for various types of travel.

• Where’s the ticket office / railway station / bus station / airport?
• Where do I get the bus to Chennai from?
• What time is the next bus to Birmingham?
• This train has been cancelled.
• The flight has been delayed.
• What time does the train arrive?
• What time do we arrive?
• Do you suffer from motion sickness? / Do you ever get travel sick?
• What time does the train depart?
• How long does the journey take?
• Enjoy your stay!
• Have a nice journey!
• Enjoy your trip!
• Have a pleasant stay!