Cost of Transportation Port to Hotel in Charleston

[mamaC3]

Hi, we are sailing out of Charleston Saturday. Our hotel pkg includes transportation to the port, but not back to the hotel on the following Saturday where our car will be parked. What is the most economical way for us to get back to the hotel. We have 6 people and luggage. One company quoted $85 plus 20% tip, but that sounds a little much to me. Any suggestions/info will be much appreciated. Thanks

[lauraezzell]

Hi, we are sailing out of Charleston Saturday. Our hotel pkg includes transportation to the port, but not back to the hotel on the following Saturday where our car will be parked. What is the most economical way for us to get back to the hotel. We have 6 people and luggage. One company quoted $85 plus 20% tip, but that sounds a little much to me. Any suggestions/info will be much appreciated. Thanks

 

It depends on where your hotel is...is it in Mt. Pleasant, West Ashley, North Charleston....?

[mamaC3]

It's in North Charleston (Embassy Suites).

[wannago35]

Do you mind if I ask when you are cruising? I obviously don't know why you chose that particular hotel, but there are plenty of hotels in the Charleston area that will drop you off and pick you up from the port and allow you to park your car for free.

[wannago35]

http://www.charlestoncvb.com/visitors/special_offers/packages/stay/

 

If you click on the View Details icon for each it tells you which ones offer round trip transportation.

[BananaAnna]

Have you considered sending 1 person to the hotel to get the vehicle then swinging by the port to pick up remaining 5 + luggage?

[mamaC3]

We chose this hotel for several reasons. We have 6 people. We can rent one suite and comfortably sleep. Embassy suites was also one of the few that didn't limit to 2 or 4 passengers without a significant added charge. We also get evening drinks and a very nice breakfast along with leaving the car parked there until we return. We have stayed here in the past and were very pleased with the location, amenities, and service.

 

We just need to find a reasonably priced mode of transportation back to the hotel for all; we don't know the area well enough to split up with some going back to hotel and others staying at the pier. (especially with only 1 adult male).

[wannago35]

We chose this hotel for several reasons. We have 6 people. We can rent one suite and comfortably sleep. Embassy suites was also one of the few that didn't limit to 2 or 4 passengers without a significant added charge. We also get evening drinks and a very nice breakfast along with leaving the car parked there until we return. We have stayed here in the past and were very pleased with the location, amenities, and service.

 

We just need to find a reasonably priced mode of transportation back to the hotel for all; we don't know the area well enough to split up with some going back to hotel and others staying at the pier. (especially with only 1 adult male).

 

Got it. Did you try the port of call boards? You can probably find some good answers there. Most ports have car services that offer shuttle/car services. Good luck! :)

Edited August 6, 2013 by wannago35

[missdebi]

Go to the " I live in Charleston" thread in the home ports section. Bobsfamily will help you out!

[acousticon]

We cruised out of Charleston and would highly recommend TC Transportation 843-343-6568. Very reasonable prices, reliable and professional.