cruise101 Posted November 29, 2005 #1 Share Posted November 29, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittybork Posted November 29, 2005 #2 Share Posted November 29, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendaB1 Posted November 29, 2005 #3 Share Posted November 29, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise101 Posted November 29, 2005 Author #4 Share Posted November 29, 2005 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?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydecocruiser Posted November 29, 2005 #5 Share Posted November 29, 2005 You can ask them for a quote and/or make a reservation... http://www.24hrairporttaxi.com/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronrythm Posted November 29, 2005 #6 Share Posted November 29, 2005 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittybork Posted November 29, 2005 #7 Share Posted November 29, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGBanks Posted November 29, 2005 #8 Share Posted November 29, 2005 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!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM Posted November 29, 2005 #9 Share Posted November 29, 2005 http://www.emeraldlimos.com/ We have them booked both ways in March Tell Don or Esperanza that Mike M from Omaha recommended them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smk Posted November 29, 2005 #10 Share Posted November 29, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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