austincici Posted November 17, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 17, 2016 (edited) There are 4 of us staying at the Courtyard in Plantation the night before our cruise. My brother booked the room with points and it advertises an airport shuttle BUT we just found out in doesn't run after 6:09 pm! My mom and I arrive at 6:00, and my brother and his wife at 6:50. We are now trying to figure out the most economical way to get to the hotel. Any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited November 17, 2016 by austincici Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted November 17, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 17, 2016 There are 4 of us staying at the Courtyard in Plantation the night before our cruise. My brother booked the room with points and it advertises an airport shuttle BUT we just found out in doesn't run after 6:09 pm! My mom and I arrive at 6:00, and my brother and his wife at 6:50. We are now trying to figure out the most economical way to get to the hotel. Any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Do you have any Hilton points? Just across the street is Hampton Inn-Plantation and not only does their airport shuttle run until around 10:00 PM, but they have a Port Everglades shuttle as well. Plus you get breakfast included at the Hampton, but not at Courtyard. Even if you have to pay for the room at the Hampton, it may not cost any more than your transportation costs since a taxi is going to be about $50 each way. I can't tell you what Uber would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted November 17, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Plantation is way away from the airport and PE so I would take a cab or Uber. I agree a cab will be in the $50 range. Plantation is the burbs for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted November 17, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 17, 2016 (edited) You can plug the addresses into this site and get an Uber fare estimate: https://www.uber.com/fare-estimate/ Edited November 17, 2016 by JohninDC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austincici Posted November 18, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Do you have any Hilton points? Just across the street is Hampton Inn-Plantation and not only does their airport shuttle run until around 10:00 PM, but they have a Port Everglades shuttle as well. Plus you get breakfast included at the Hampton, but not at Courtyard. Even if you have to pay for the room at the Hampton, it may not cost any more than your transportation costs since a taxi is going to be about $50 each way. I can't tell you what Uber would be. No, he is using Marriott points. And he switched to this because it was less points and had a place I could get wine nearby. That Hampton sure sounds good! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austincici Posted November 18, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Plantation is way away from the airport and PE so I would take a cab or Uber. I agree a cab will be in the $50 range. Plantation is the burbs for sure. I plugged it in a cab estimator. Looks like $35 with tip. But of course that's for two of us in a sedan. Maybe a car service? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austincici Posted November 18, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted November 18, 2016 You can plug the addresses into this site and get an Uber fare estimate: https://www.uber.com/fare-estimate/ I think an Uber XL is about the same as a cab (sedan), and we could all share, but then there's that pesky luggage issue...[emoji5] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahawkfan21 Posted November 18, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 18, 2016 UberX is showing estimate of $17-22. Definitely much cheaper than a cab and there's always plenty available with minimal wait, I would go that route. The app should give you a price estimate when you're ready to book in the event theres surge pricing in effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#55worktoplay Posted November 18, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Did you call the hotel directly? We just stayed there last week and it was really good and within walking distance to wine as well as a mall, target and restaurants. Service was excellent, I would not hesitate to stay there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austincici Posted November 18, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Did you call the hotel directly? We just stayed there last week and it was really good and within walking distance to wine as well as a mall, target and restaurants. Service was excellent, I would not hesitate to stay there again. He did, just today. They told him they couldn't pick us up at the airport after 6:00, because the shuttle stops running at 6:00. [emoji20] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austincici Posted November 18, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) UberX is showing estimate of $17-22. Definitely much cheaper than a cab and there's always plenty available with minimal wait, I would go that route. The app should give you a price estimate when you're ready to book in the event theres surge pricing in effect. Do you think 4 people and luggage would fit or would we need two? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited November 18, 2016 by austincici Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted November 18, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I plugged it in a cab estimator. Looks like $35 with tip. But of course that's for two of us in a sedan. Maybe a car service? Sent from my iPhone using Forums I actually live in Plantation and I know both properties well. $35 for cab fare sounds light to me. I have no doubt you're going to be closer to $50 from inside the airport rather than $35. I'm sure Uber is less, but I don't know how much. You might look into renting a car which will probably be cheaper than roundtrip with either taxi or Uber. Both hotels are at the intersection of SW 6th and SW 78th on diagonal corners across from each other so the location and distance to Total Wine is pretty much the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly2kit Posted November 18, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 18, 2016 What about a 24 hour car rental? Alamo has a free shuttle to the cruise port from the rental area at FLL if you rent the car from them. I think one other might too. You would have the car for the evening and drive back to the airport the next morning and then shuttle to the cruise Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austincici Posted November 18, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I priced a big SUV through Costco. Not too bad! A little nervous about driving there in a tank like that, but it's definitely doable! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted November 18, 2016 #15 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I priced a big SUV through Costco. Not too bad! A little nervous about driving there in a tank like that, but it's definitely doable! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Is there no availability with points at the SpringHill Suites in Dania Beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted November 18, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I priced a big SUV through Costco. Not too bad! A little nervous about driving there in a tank like that, but it's definitely doable! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Avis, Alamo, Enterprise, Budget, Thrifty and National all have shuttles back to Port Everglades from locations surrounding the port of FLL. You can pick up a vehicle from FLL and drop it at one of the locations close to the port without a drop charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austincici Posted November 18, 2016 Author #17 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Is there no availability with points at the SpringHill Suites in Dania Beach? I will check that one out and ask him. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austincici Posted November 18, 2016 Author #18 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Avis, Alamo, Enterprise, Budget, Thrifty and National all have shuttles back to Port Everglades from locations surrounding the port of FLL. You can pick up a vehicle from FLL and drop it at one of the locations close to the port without a drop charge. Thanks! I will check those all out this morning. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted November 18, 2016 #19 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I plugged it in a cab estimator. Looks like $35 with tip. But of course that's for two of us in a sedan. Maybe a car service? Sent from my iPhone using Forums I actually live in Plantation and I know both properties well. $35 for cab fare sounds light to me. I have no doubt you're going to be closer to $50 from inside the airport rather than $35. I'm sure Uber is less, but I don't know how much. I agree, no way that fare is $35 including tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austincici Posted November 18, 2016 Author #20 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) Glad I asked then! There's really no affordable way, then, from all I can see. We're just going to have to prepare to shell out some $$$. Cab fare, car service, rental car, all are very close. I've never used Uber, and did sign up, but we'd kinda like to stay together. May go with a car service. I still need to discuss with the others, though. Really irritating that the hotel has that cut-off time. They never mentioned it when he booked. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited November 18, 2016 by austincici Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted November 18, 2016 #21 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Glad I asked then! There's really no affordable way, then, from all I can see. We're just going to have to prepare to shell out some $$$. Cab fare, car service, rental car, all are very close. I've never used Uber, and did sign up, but we'd kinda like to stay together. May go with a car service. I still need to discuss with the others, though. Really irritating that the hotel has that cut-off time. They never mentioned it when he booked. Sent from my iPhone using Forums They're early cutoff time has been an issue here before. If you can get a good rate on the Hampton Inn you might consider it with their airport shuttle, port shuttle and breakfast. Once you get to the hotel it's an easy walk to several casual restaurants with outdoor seating. What is your date you will arrive at FLL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austincici Posted November 18, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted November 18, 2016 They're early cutoff time has been an issue here before. If you can get a good rate on the Hampton Inn you might consider it with their airport shuttle, port shuttle and breakfast. Once you get to the hotel it's an easy walk to several casual restaurants with outdoor seating. What is your date you will arrive at FLL? I'll be talking to my brother later today, I'll mention that. We arrive on the 26th! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido_Deck Posted November 18, 2016 #23 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I'll be talking to my brother later today, I'll mention that. We arrive on the 26th! Sent from my iPhone using Forums The 26th of November? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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