How to Post a Bid: Free Trip Request, Guides Quote

Posting a bid on HeroGuide is free: describe your destination, dates, group size and service needs, verified local guides send quotes, you compare and book, and payment is held in escrow — ideal for custom charters, transfers, guides and interpreters.

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Four steps

1
Open the bid form
Go to Post a Bid and describe your trip via AI chat or the classic form. Submitting a request is free.
2
Include the essentials
City, service dates, party size, language, and whether you need a charter, transfer, local guide or interpreter. Add flight numbers or hotel notes if helpful.
3
Compare verified quotes
Guides in that city can quote. Compare price, profile and reviews — or ask support to help shortlist.
4
Book with escrow
Pay online after you choose a guide; funds are held by the platform until the service is delivered.

What to prepare

✓Rough dates and city (multi-day or multi-city is fine)
✓Party size and needs like child seats or luggage space
✓Preferred language (English, Chinese, or others)
✓Optional budget range and must-have services

Bidding vs fixed price

Bidding (best for custom trips)

Use bidding when needs are non-standard or you want multiple quotes. Posting is free; you decide after guides reply.

Fixed price (best for packages)

Choose fixed-price when half-day or full-day packages already fit — faster checkout with a listed price.

FAQs

1Is posting a bid free?

Yes. You pay only after selecting a guide and confirming the order; amounts follow the quote and checkout page.

2How soon will I get quotes?

It depends on guide activity in that city; popular destinations are usually faster. Contact support if you are in a hurry.

3Do I need an account to post?

You can read this guide without signing in. Submitting and paying requires an account so we can notify you and handle support.

4How is payment protected?

Book through platform checkout with escrow instead of paying a private individual directly.

5Bidding vs inviting a specific guide?

Browse Local Guides and invite someone first, or post an open bid for multiple quotes. You can switch to an open bid if talks stall.

Ready? Post in about a minute

Describe the trip — or ask support / start from a fixed-price package if you prefer.

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Posting a bid is the main hiring path: share city, dates, group size and service type. Verified locals bid; you compare without exchanging private contacts first.

Clearer notes (language, luggage, cross-city, no-gos) yield comparable quotes. Posting is free; switch between invite and open bid as talks evolve. Slow cities can also WhatsApp support.

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