Taxi from Bush Intercontinental to Galveston

[cruise101]

I am looking for information on taxi service from Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Galveston. We are a family of 4 and wanted to know:

whether taxi service is available (one-way) from IHA to Galveston;

some idea of the taxi fare (approximate $$$ is ok);

name of a taxi cab company in Houston with whom we could book a cab ahead of time (we get into IHA on Xmas eve at 9PM and would prefer not to get stranded at the airport);

 

Any assistance/information is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Kittybork]

I looked because I was curious how much one would be. It's a decent drive from Houston to Galveston. I found this site:

 

http://www.yellowcabhouston.com/fare_info.html

 

I'm not certain that I entered the correct airport, so you should check this:

 

Estimated Distance: 71.44 miles

Estimated Fare: $143.95

This is an estimated fare only. Actual fare may vary due to route traveled and to traffic conditions or delays.

 

There are other cab services available.

[BrendaB1]

Desk clerk at Hilton told me last week. Taxi is about $100. Galveston Limo/Shuttle service is like $30-$40 a person. You may find more info at www.galveston.com or some of the hotel sites there.

[cruise101]

Thanks for the quick responses.

 

Given we are a family of 4, a $100 taxi fare seems reasonable. My only concern is whether we will be able to find a taxi on Xmas eve for a ONE-WAY fare from IAH to Galveston at 9PM.

 

Thoughts/ideas anyone??

[zydecocruiser]

You can ask them for a quote and/or make a reservation...

 

http://www.24hrairporttaxi.com/index.html

[ronrythm]

Enterprise does one way rentals. Call the airport office directly, not the national #. Much less expensive and the drive is pretty easy. I've done this for two years in a row and it's been pretty nice.

Good Luck

Ron

[Kittybork]

You might have the same problem with getting a car because it's Christmas Eve. I wouldn't wait much longer to find something if I were you.

[CGBanks]

We booked Galveston Limo both to and from Galveston for our cruise. It will cost us $120 total. That way we know for sure we will have transportation. Our only concern is the debarking when we get back. Our flight has been moved up to 1:38 pm. We will request an early debarking because we need to be at Bush by noon. Wish us luck!!!

[MikeM]

http://www.emeraldlimos.com/

 

We have them booked both ways in March

Tell Don or Esperanza that Mike M from Omaha recommended

them.

[smk]

You might also try Hertz since they have a desk right inside the exit door

at the boat terminal. They have a shuttle from the lot to the terminal. We

rented one from there with a drop off in San antonio and it was only $74.00.

The drive is easy.