Cruise4Jesus Posted September 12, 2009 #1 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I was wanting to know if anybody has the recent cost for a taxi between Galveston cruise port and either of the Houston airports. Also does anyone have any recomondations for the shuttle services. Thank you in advance for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powelweb Posted September 12, 2009 #2 Share Posted September 12, 2009 We've rented shuttles from super shuttle for our family- they have vans that can hold 10 pax and they charge $141 one way including tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahoemw Posted September 12, 2009 #3 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I used the super shuttle; reserved it prior to trip; found site on web. I don't remember what the cost was though, it was 4 years ago. But it is better to pre-reserve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txskier Posted September 13, 2009 #4 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Try Tropical Taxi at http://www.tropicaltaxi.biz/home.htm Galveston Limousine Service http://galvestonlimousineservice.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigers2 Posted September 18, 2009 #5 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I contacted the new taxi company and was told that taxi prices are a flat $95.00 each way! THANKS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satinsadie Posted September 21, 2009 #6 Share Posted September 21, 2009 What was the name of the new taxi co? for $95.00? Do you know? I just got a price for 1 way from Galveston to IAH for $119.00 from Z-limosine Co. Has anybody ever used them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOOLBEANS Posted September 21, 2009 #7 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Carnival provides shuttle service from both airports. Hobby 60.00 pp round trip IAH 80.00 pp round trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screennametaken Posted September 22, 2009 #8 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Galveston Limo shows $55 per person one way from IAH, round trip for $100 per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satinsadie Posted September 22, 2009 #9 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Carnival won't bring us back because we are staying overnight in Galveston after our cruise, but I will check out the $55. price, I'm sure it must be per person, right? The $119 I got was for 3 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznchic Posted September 24, 2009 #10 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Not sure if this is an option for you, but it is what worked out best for us. We are flying into Houston on Saturday, renting a car at the airport so we have it to spend the day in Galveston on Saturday. We are leaving it at the hotel, which is within walking distance to the pier for an extra $20 for the entire week. We have an early flight back on Sunday, that way the car is right there and we can quickly get back to the airport and return the car there. It was only $238 for all week!! I thought it was a super deal. Hope that helps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigers2 Posted September 27, 2009 #11 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I called Tropical Taxi and was told $95.00 per cab! from Galveston to the airport ONLY!! The car rental is another option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satinsadie Posted September 28, 2009 #12 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Thanks for all your ideas, we already have a ride from airport to Galveston - thru Carnival - so the rental wouldn't work, but I think I'm going w/Tropical Taxi, thats a good deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkw67 Posted September 29, 2009 #13 Share Posted September 29, 2009 We've rented shuttles from super shuttle for our family- they have vans that can hold 10 pax and they charge $141 one way including tip. Thanks for the info!!!! We have 7 people and the above is TOTAL for all, not per person! So that is only like $20 pp each way. That's a deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfh195 Posted October 1, 2009 #14 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Another option is Z Limousine. They charge 109 each way, plus tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkw67 Posted October 2, 2009 #15 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Another option is Z Limousine. They charge 109 each way, plus tip. Can they handle a group of 7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoRedSoxGuy Posted October 30, 2009 #16 Share Posted October 30, 2009 We had a great trip with Elite Limousines of Houston last year. Found them at www.elitelimohouston.com Stretch Limo was under $250 total, as I recall... had a caring careful driver and enjoyed a movie on the way down. I'll bet the $95 taxi deal mentioned above doesnt include tip. If you're gonna go that route, get a Town Car for a few bucks more. The car and the driver will smell better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricri7 Posted November 7, 2009 #17 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I am also looking for Galveston for a cruise in February 2010 and was wondering about the transportation from Houston. A poster said that with Carnival they have transportation....is it included in the price of the cruise? If not, how much is it? Is it less expensive than the shuttle at 55$? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted November 7, 2009 #18 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I am also looking for Galveston for a cruise in February 2010 and was wondering about the transportation from Houston. A poster said that with Carnival they have transportation....is it included in the price of the cruise? If not, how much is it? Is it less expensive than the shuttle at 55$? The transportation is never included in the price of the cruise except on some lines when you book your flights through the cruise line. Since you're coming from Montreal ( I assume) - which airport in Houston will you be coming into? I'm assuming (again!) it will be IAH - the main (big) airport. That airport is a good 70 miles and a minimum of an hour and a half from Galveston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricri7 Posted November 8, 2009 #19 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I will be coming in to Houston by the international airport from Montreal. I am now at the stage of booking but I wanted to know how much it will cost by booking the commute from Houston to Galveston by Carnival or by another means. This forum seemed to be the best idea to learn about how to book the most efficient and cheapest way to get from Houston to Galveston. If anyone has a great hotel, not too expensive, feel free to share with me:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powelweb Posted November 11, 2009 #20 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I will be coming in to Houston by the international airport from Montreal. I am now at the stage of booking but I wanted to know how much it will cost by booking the commute from Houston to Galveston by Carnival or by another means. This forum seemed to be the best idea to learn about how to book the most efficient and cheapest way to get from Houston to Galveston. If anyone has a great hotel, not too expensive, feel free to share with me:-) Not sure if this will be too expensive for you, but check out the Hyatt stay certificates and the Hyatt Place at the IAH airport. If you buy a stay certificate, it's good for one night including taxes and according to the price list, this hotel accepts the classic level certificates which sell for $99. We're staying here in Feb and the room rates then will be $145-$159 per night not including taxes of 20%+. So you're fully informed, you may need to speak to a supervisor to get them to honor that price as when I booked in July they said this hotel needed a choice level certificate which costs $135. Well, I spoke with a supervisor and got the $99 certificates for the 5 rooms in our party and it only cost $6 for shipping. I also just checked their website and they STILL have not corrected their pricing error, so I feel like it's shame on them and good luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanda156 Posted December 31, 2009 #21 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Carnival's transportation on their website says $40 from IAH and $30 from Hobby pp one way, I guess that is what we will have to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winemaker Posted January 4, 2010 #22 Share Posted January 4, 2010 was wondering what hotel did you stay at and what car rental did you use. Thanks Stacey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted January 4, 2010 #23 Share Posted January 4, 2010 was wondering what hotel did you stay at and what car rental did you use. Thanks Stacey If they did Voyager or Conquest, they probably did not rent a car. Most, if not all, car rental places are closed on Sunday in Galveston ... at least last time I heard. Host Kat may have more recent info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahama-momma Posted January 4, 2010 #24 Share Posted January 4, 2010 The service I'm using is costing 4 of us 54.00 per person round trip from Houston(Hobby) to Galveston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkw67 Posted January 4, 2010 #25 Share Posted January 4, 2010 The service I'm using is costing 4 of us 54.00 per person round trip from Houston(Hobby) to Galveston. Would you mind sharing what that service is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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