Possible proposition for someone returning from Liberty on 10/29 going to Houston

[rp23g7]

We are leaving on Liberty OTS, from Galveston on 10/29/17. First and probably last time since this Galveston transportation thing is such a pain in the butt

 

Renting a full size car from Budget Houston IA, and driving to Galveston for the night, I was going to drive back to Texas City to return it, and take a taxi or Uber.

 

Wondering if someone wants a free ride back to Houston, I don't think you need to show your ID when you return, they just take the keys and look at the car and give you a receipt.

 

Just a idea......or not

[1025cruise]

Have you posted this to your roll call?

[papaflamingo]

Have you considered the insurance impact if you let a random person drive a car you rented? Also unless it's your spouse you'll need to put them on the rental agreement. Personally, I think this is something I would never do. You will be held responsible for any damage when the car is returned.

[OSUZorba]

I understand the desire, but the liability would be pretty big if something happened.

 

Look into a shuttle to the island and then you could Uber around the island, might be cheaper overall.

[reallyitsmema]

This has to be the OP trying to make a joke.

[earlydiner]

Rent the cheapest car, its only 85 miles, park in in Galveston for the week, about $65 at Lighthouse parking, then you have a ride back to Houston or wherever you are going.

[Clarea]

Rent the cheapest car, its only 85 miles, park in in Galveston for the week, about $65 at Lighthouse parking, then you have a ride back to Houston or wherever you are going.

I've read reports from others that do this and would seriously consider this myself if I ever decide to cruise out of Galveston again.. It's a testament to the level of transportation inconvenience that exists for the fly-in cruiser in Galveston.

[sloch24]

We just drove from Ohio back in 2015. It really wasn't bad. 2 days of driving, but it still beat all of the hassle and BS associated with flying.

 

I was going to drive to Ft. Lauderdale this year as well until I found round trip tickets with carry-on and checked bag for $350 TOTAL for the 2 of us. I can't drive for that.

 

 

Edit: I see that it was 20 hours for us, 35 for you.... That might be a little long to drive.. :)

[JessyCruises]

Rent the cheapest car, its only 85 miles, park in in Galveston for the week, about $65 at Lighthouse parking, then you have a ride back to Houston or wherever you are going.

 

 

 

We did this with our party of 5. It was cheaper for us to rent a car for a week and park it then to take shuttles.

 

 

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[BecciBoo]

Royal Connections transfer from Hobby to the pier is $32 one way pp. Houston IA-$47 Not a bad option for ease of worry. If I am not mistaken you can pay for it with OBC... but I think you could do better with Galveston Limo...$100 something for the vehicle.

[bsjcb2000]

OP, I don't know if its because I'm in the insurance business, but your suggestion scares the HECK out of me!! I kinda hope your just joking around, but if not, I strongly suggest you refer to the actual rental contract - and make sure you have good insurance on it... someone wrecks, steals, etc the car, and you are potentially out a lot more than parking fee's or shuttle transfer fee's.

[tugboat]

We are leaving on Liberty OTS, from Galveston on 10/29/17. First and probably last time since this Galveston transportation thing is such a pain in the butt

 

Renting a full size car from Budget Houston IA, and driving to Galveston for the night, I was going to drive back to Texas City to return it, and take a taxi or Uber.

 

Wondering if someone wants a free ride back to Houston, I don't think you need to show your ID when you return, they just take the keys and look at the car and give you a receipt.

 

Just a idea......or not

 

Did you not check all this out before booking the cruise:confused:

[LeeW]

Cruise Connection is $22pp from Hobby to the pier or Galveston hotels. Last time we rented a car at Bush and returned to to Hobby on the day of the cruise and then took a town car down - cost more than either the ship shuttle or Cruise Connection but was very convenient. Many ways to arrange the trip.