Heidict Posted October 9, 2006 #1 Share Posted October 9, 2006 I have been seeing people refer to the cost of a taxi to the crusie ship terminal as being high and a ripoff. We will be staying in the French Quarter area. How much will it cost for 3 people with luggage? Is there a cheaper way to get there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted October 9, 2006 #2 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Hi, Cab fare from the airport to CBD (which should include cruise ship terminal) is a flat rate of 28 USD (+ 1 USD fuel surcharge). For alternatives (Airport Shuttle) see http://www.flymsy.com/ -> Ground Transportation As far as I remember there were stickers on the cab windows showing the current rates and flat rates. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSLS Posted October 9, 2006 #3 Share Posted October 9, 2006 I think it is about $7 per person, maybe a tad higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydecocruiser Posted October 9, 2006 #4 Share Posted October 9, 2006 The thing about the taxis is that they charge a flat rate to the port whether your hotel is across the street or a mile away (more if you are outside of downtown). They justify by the amount of luggage people haul along. Last year it was $10 for 1 person or $8pp for 2 or more so i would say $24 for 3 people. Coming from the French Quarter, the price isn't as bad as a hotel across the street where you can see the ship. It is probably your best bet unless your hotel runs a shuttle (most don't). But if it has any kind of shuttle, you might ask what kind of bride it would take for them to drop you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlywedcruisers Posted October 9, 2006 #5 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Do they charge more for going from the airport to the peir? I'm thinkin about sticking with a limo, I think it was under 40 bucks for two people, but I'm pricing out the options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydecocruiser Posted October 9, 2006 #6 Share Posted October 9, 2006 I don't know if you will have a private limo for under $40, but maybe - they may wait to fill it up or at least for more people. Here is the "official" airport transportation page: http://www.flymsy.com/ground_transportation.htm I've been checking some taxi rates in Europe and have decided they aren't so bad in New Orleans. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydecocruiser Posted October 9, 2006 #7 Share Posted October 9, 2006 I don't know if these people are open are not, but last year cruisers seemed to like their parking services. Might contact them to see how much they want for various services. http://www.machupicchutours.com/Cruise%20ship%20transportation%20and%20parking.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlywedcruisers Posted October 10, 2006 #8 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I don't know if you will have a private limo for under $40, but maybe - they may wait to fill it up or at least for more people. Here is the "official" airport transportation page: http://www.flymsy.com/ground_transportation.htm I've been checking some taxi rates in Europe and have decided they aren't so bad in New Orleans. :o I was basing the under 40 buck deal on the price to the CBD, how far away is that from Julia Street? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydecocruiser Posted October 10, 2006 #9 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I was basing the under 40 buck deal on the price to the CBD, how far away is that from Julia Street? I would consider Julia Street part of the CBD, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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