Taxi to Hotel after cruise NOLA

[NW Pacific]

I read somewhere probably on "Air Cruise" topic that taxis do not want the short run from the Port in NOLA to a FQ Hotel- does that mean they won't take you, or just are not happy. Are they regulated to take their turn in line and take the customers where ever they are going, or can they refuse a short ride?? thanks

[NW Pacific]

?? anyone take taxi from port to hotel instead of airport, any problems with taxi not wanting you???? thanks

[Whitehouse]

We have cruised a couple of times out of No and would leave our car at Drury. We had no problem catching a cab to the hotel or felt like they did not like the fare. There are several cabs right where you come out of the terminal.

[truchattycathy]

We too stayed at the Drury and when we came out of the terminal went to the left where the taxis were waiting. The cab driver was very nice, seemed happy to help us, loaded our luggage, told us about NOLA on our short drive and even unloaded our luggage at the hotel. No problem at all!!!

[slybear]

Its $7 per person whether they take you 1 block or 1 mile so it should not be a problem.

[russianmom]

We were there in February. Took a taxi from the port to Drury. $7/pp. No problem at all

[NW Pacific]

Thank you all very much for the info

[Sargent_Schultz]

I read somewhere probably on "Air Cruise" topic that taxis do not want the short run from the Port in NOLA to a FQ Hotel- does that mean they won't take you, or just are not happy. Are they regulated to take their turn in line and take the customers where ever they are going, or can they refuse a short ride?? thanks

 

?? anyone take taxi from port to hotel instead of airport, any problems with taxi not wanting you???? thanks

 

It is illegal for taxis them to turn down a fare waiting for a more lucrative one. Especially when fares to/from the port are flat rate to many locations.

 

You shouldn't have any issues, but if you do, feel free to write down the taxi number and report them to the taxi bureau.

[firefly333]

Iv done the taxi to a hotel three times and all were short hops. No problem...

[Jfultz81]

Is it $7/pp regardless of hotel? We're staying at the Springhill Suites right by the port, but are leaving our car there.