Riley's Mom Posted May 3, 2010 #1 Share Posted May 3, 2010 We willbe parking our car at the hotel and wanting to take a taxi to the pier. The hotel shuttle cost $40.00 and doesn't make its first trip until 1130am. I am wondering how prompt the taxi service is in Galveston. I wil be staying on the Seawall area and want to get to the pier at 1100. SHould i call the taxi an hour before? 30 min before? Anyone have experience with Galveston taxi service? Thanks, Carla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willandjonsmom Posted May 3, 2010 #2 Share Posted May 3, 2010 We have used Jeffs cab service several times, just do a search and the info will come up with a phone number, If memory serves me correctly you can actually schedule in advance they are prompt and very nice and will schedule your return pick-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted May 3, 2010 #3 Share Posted May 3, 2010 What hotel charges $40 for their shuttle?? I go out of Galveston, never heard of this. Please update us. thanks in advance. Id like to be forewarned. I moved my car last time to discount parking across from Howard Johnson's rather than use the free parking and deal with a taxi. It is only like $45 for a 7 day, less for Ecstasy, so it wasnt worth dealing with the taxi to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley's Mom Posted May 3, 2010 Author #4 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Comfort Inn & Suites on the Seawall told me that they charge $10 per person one way to use their shuttle service. There are 4 of us so it would be $40 for a shuttle to the pier. They said a taxi usually runs about $20. total.. Thanks for th info on Jeffs taxi. I wil google it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willandjonsmom Posted May 3, 2010 #5 Share Posted May 3, 2010 You will enjoy the Comfort Inn and Suites that is where we always stay, very clean and very friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley's Mom Posted May 3, 2010 Author #6 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Already called Jeff's Taxi service and have them programed into my ell phone. Thanks for theinfor. This is why I LOVE this place>... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Days Posted May 3, 2010 #7 Share Posted May 3, 2010 When I went I think I had the hotel call around 10.30ish and they were right there in no time. I was at the port with in about 15 mintues...it was $20 each way plus tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley's Mom Posted May 3, 2010 Author #8 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Yea.. We can't forget the tip...lol I never take Taxis..How much should we tip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted May 3, 2010 #9 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Comfort Inn & Suites on the Seawall told me that they charge $10 per person one way to use their shuttle service. There are 4 of us so it would be $40 for a shuttle to the pier. They said a taxi usually runs about $20. total.. Thanks for th info on Jeffs taxi. I wil google it.. Oh, I think we were at Quality Inn and Suites Beachfront, the names are starting to all sound the same. Good to know they have a shuttle. Have you considered driving over to the pier earlier and dropping 3 off and going back so the one person left can shuttle over. its only 3 miles approx over there, so you could shuttle them over pretty fast and get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Days Posted May 3, 2010 #10 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Yea.. We can't forget the tip...lolI never take Taxis..How much should we tip? I had 2 large bags and a carry on...I think I gave him 5 dollars and then gave the porters the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley's Mom Posted May 3, 2010 Author #11 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Ok. That sounds about right. . . We usually tip $1 or $2 per bag for the porters. Will do the same for the taxi driver if he helps with the bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Hogs Posted May 4, 2010 #12 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Drive to the pier about 10;00 am drop off the bags, Go back park the car , and catch the trolly on Seawall , and get off in the Strand Walk over to the ship , about 2 blocks , I believe the trolly is .50 each, Nice ride also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted May 4, 2010 #13 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Drive to the pier about 10;00 am drop off the bags, Go back park thecar , and catch the trolly on Seawall , and get off in the Strand Walk over to the ship , about 2 blocks , I believe the trolly is .50 each, Nice ride also wow thats a great idea, but you cant do it with luggage?? We only have one piece each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Hogs Posted May 4, 2010 #14 Share Posted May 4, 2010 wow thats a great idea, but you cant do it with luggage?? We only have one piece each. 1 piece each, carry it on the trolley with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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