No - big firms don't charge clients for time consultants spend travelling, because it's part of their workday which is usually invoiced regardless of the real time you spend working. But travel expenses are invoiced, either through an increase in rates (all-in rates) or direct expenses (transportation, hotels,…).
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Most consultants who travel more than I do bill for travel time. Some bill at their full hourly rate and some bill at half their hourly rate. There is usually a cap of 8-10 hours a day even if your travel takes longer.
Full reimbursement for travel expenses (eg, taxis, trains, black cars, hotels, rental cars, etc). McKinsey and BCG have recently moved to shift airfare spend to a corporate card.
How much does a Travel Consultant make? The average Travel Consultant salary is $63,493 as of September 25, 2023, but the salary range typically falls between $56,231 and $69,769.
30% of working time means that 30% of the total hours you are expected to work in a given period should be dedicated to travel. For example, if you are expected to work 40 hours per week and 30% of your working time is allocated for travel, then 12 hours (or 1.5 days) should be spent on traveling during that week.
However, the exact amount of travel can vary depending on the consultant's role, the client's location, and the project's duration. Generally speaking, BCG consultants can expect to travel two to four days a week for most projects.