Ft Lauderdale to Port Miami taxi/shuttle

[ohfan]

We are cruising on the Valor in December and airfares into Ft Lauderdale seem pretty good for us. but I am wondering what a taxi/limo/shuttle to the port of Miami would cost for 4 people.. Thanks

[ajbrath8077]

airtran is pretty cheap but takes longer than a taxi.

cabs are very expensive in south florida. one time i paid $35 to go 12 miles

[KateHarper]

what is airtran? when i looked it up it was airline

[Nanafour]

I found this on another thread, We haven't tried it but it certainly looks interesting.

 

http://www.floridalimo.com/Pages/sharedr.html

[wieslaw]

We did the same thing back in end of April. We flew to FLL and took a van through Quality Limo Service to Port of Miami , they charged us (5 people) $75 each way and tip.

We did not do it but I have seen some people's posts about using the public transportation - the least expensive but you have to be able to carry your own luggage. Some people rent cars and that is also not very expensive especially if there is few people to be transported.

There is a shuttle service ( right outside the terminal) at 18 dol per person, there are also taxis and limos ..... so you have many options.

The distance is about 28 miles and it takes 35 /40 min on good days and maybe a lot longer when traffic is heavy.

Wes

[ajbrath8077]

oops sorry. i meant PalmTran. sorry about that

[canadianfam]

Two years ago, we flew into Lauderdale because the flight was cheaper than the one to Miami. We rented a car at the airport in Lauderdale with a return in Maimi, to an office close to the pier. They offer free shuttle to the pier. We are 5, so we rented a minivan. The rental price for 1 day was cheaper than the taxi that we took the year before from the Miami airport to the pier!

 

Look into various rental places, they often offer specials.

[sadiecat]

Here is the quote we received which is the best price I have found in the past month via email.

 

The rate for the transportation service from FLL Airport to the Port of Miami is $24 dollars per person for a shuttle ride. Same rate for the return service.

Rate includes everything except for the gratuity to the driver.

 

You can book your service online or by phone. If you make your reservation on our web site, you will have to give us a call any way to provide credit card information.

A credit card is required to hold the reservation, however we won't charge your card until the same day of the service and we have a 24 hours cancellation policy. Credit card must be provided over the phone.

 

 

If you have any questions, please let me know

We are here to serve you !

 

Thanks,

 

Karina

QUALITY LIMO SERVICE

toll free 1888-RIDE-VAN (743-3826)

local (954)907-0750

fax (954)585-9172

 

Have a great cruise!!

 

Sadiecat

[wieslaw]

Here is the quote we received which is the best price I have found in the past month via email.

 

The rate for the transportation service from FLL Airport to the Port of Miami is $24 dollars per person for a shuttle ride. Same rate for the return service.

Rate includes everything except for the gratuity to the driver.

 

You can book your service online or by phone. If you make your reservation on our web site, you will have to give us a call any way to provide credit card information.

A credit card is required to hold the reservation, however we won't charge your card until the same day of the service and we have a 24 hours cancellation policy. Credit card must be provided over the phone.

 

 

If you have any questions, please let me know

We are here to serve you !

 

Thanks,

 

Karina

QUALITY LIMO SERVICE

toll free 1888-RIDE-VAN (743-3826)

local (954)907-0750

fax (954)585-9172

 

Have a great cruise!!

 

Sadiecat

 

Hi sadiecat,

 

this is the same company that we have used at end of April ........ but the price has changed: we were charged 15 dol per person ($75 for 5 of us) plus tip each way - why would the price go up so much in such a short time ........ unless there is only one or two people going and maybe that is why they are charging more - it takes the same amount of time and driver.

 

Wes

[ohfan]

All the posts have been most helpful.

[cigpooh]

Thank You all for your help we will have to make some calls and reserve something for our trip

[Bequia]

The Tri-County Airport Express with the $18 shared ride shuttle, also offers private town car service for $64 to the Port of Miami.

Towncar service priced right – and right at the curb for your immediate use. You do not need to make a reservation for this service, as their 150 vehicle fleet is based at the Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport. They service all of South Florida and have been the exclusive transportation provider for the airport since 1986. The rates are for 1 to 4 passengers in your party, one way, to or from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Additional charges for extra stops and pick-ups from Miami Dade, Miami International Airport and the Port of Miami may apply. Drivers accept all major credit cards.

When you arrive at the airport, collect your luggage and go outside the baggage claim area, lower level, curbside, contact one of the starters (customer services reps.) wearing a white shirt with "AIRPORT EXPRESS" in red on the back of the shirt and an emblem on the sleeve and over the breast pocket. Let the starter know what service you are interested in and he/she will assist you.

http://www.floridalimo.com/Pages/private.html

[cigpooh]

I called Quality and they are charging 30.00 per person for a car to Port of miami from FLL

[wieslaw]

I called Quality and they are charging 30.00 per person for a car to Port of miami from FLL

 

Hi cigpooh,

it seems the price at Quality went up (since we used them 3 months ago)but other posters on another thread are posting better prices.

Take a look at this thread:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=600922

 

 

Wes