4_THE_HALIBUT Posted July 8, 2009 #1 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Does anyone have any idea what cab fare would be from the pier to the airport? Thinking about renting a car. Had originally planned on renting from Rent-A-Wreck due to the pick-up/drop-off thing, but I don't want to have to return the car as early as they need it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tee_harbor Posted July 9, 2009 #2 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Does anyone have any idea what cab fare would be from the pier to the airport? Thinking about renting a car. Had originally planned on renting from Rent-A-Wreck due to the pick-up/drop-off thing, but I don't want to have to return the car as early as they need it back. Are you sitting down? Between $25-$30, one way. I haven't done it this year yet, but it was about $27 with tip last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted July 9, 2009 #3 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Does anyone have any idea what cab fare would be from the pier to the airport? Thinking about renting a car. Had originally planned on renting from Rent-A-Wreck due to the pick-up/drop-off thing, but I don't want to have to return the car as early as they need it back. They have told you, you would be only able to get a limited rental with a fixed timeframe for a return?? Otherwise, for a $15 drop fee- downtown, you turn in the car after their 6pm closure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tee_harbor Posted July 10, 2009 #4 Share Posted July 10, 2009 They have told you, you would be only able to get a limited rental with a fixed timeframe for a return?? Otherwise, for a $15 drop fee- downtown, you turn in the car after their 6pm closure. Other posters are reporting that they no longer offer that option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted July 10, 2009 #5 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Other posters are reporting that they no longer offer that option. This is a recent change. The drop was available when I was there first week of June. Are they still offering a shuttle from downtown, to their cars?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranMona Posted July 10, 2009 #6 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Does anyone have any idea what cab fare would be from the pier to the airport? Thinking about renting a car. Had originally planned on renting from Rent-A-Wreck due to the pick-up/drop-off thing, but I don't want to have to return the car as early as they need it back. I know they have a city bus that goes out and has a stop about a block from the airport, if you don't want the expense of a cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted July 10, 2009 #7 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I know they have a city bus that goes out and has a stop about a block from the airport, if you don't want the expense of a cab. Actually there is/was? an express bus to the airport. If you hit the time right, certainly a good alternative. Problem will be if you just miss a bus and have to wait 30-60 minutes for the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tee_harbor Posted July 11, 2009 #8 Share Posted July 11, 2009 This is a recent change. The drop was available when I was there first week of June. Are they still offering a shuttle from downtown, to their cars?? For anyone interested in renting from RAW, I would telephone them with your specific dates and find out what their policy is at for that time. It's Alaska; things change for a variety of wacky reasons and change back just as easily. The express bus is 15 minutes from downtown to the airport, but as BQ says, only runs certain times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugaltravel Posted July 11, 2009 #9 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Even the regular bus, if you have the schedule, is not out of the question. Just plan it right and if you are going to Mendenhall or the Valley, you are traveling in the right direction anyway. I did this both ways and it really was not a hassle at all, just took a bit more time than the express bus. Definitely better than waiting a lot longer just to catch an express bus. The regular bus drops you off one block from the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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