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FastSRT8 Feb 6, 2015 10:05 pm

IAH to Galveston Pier
 
Help,

Need to get to Galveston from IAH.

I am renting a car and using it for a few days in Houston returning it at the airport the day of the cruise.

Can someone recommend a reputable car service to get from IAH to Galveston? It's for 4 people.

Thanks!

sonofzeus Feb 7, 2015 3:51 am

I'd compare the cost of dropping the rental @ Galveston (or Hobby) v. UberX.

FastSRT8 Feb 7, 2015 2:19 pm

Thanks.

UberX is a car service I presume?

wrp96 Feb 7, 2015 6:46 pm

Galveston Limo

Doc Savage Feb 7, 2015 11:43 pm

Ask the cruise line about transport; they likely have some buses set up to run from IAH.

FastSRT8 Feb 8, 2015 12:08 am


Originally Posted by sonofzeus (Post 24307084)
I'd compare the cost of dropping the rental @ Galveston (or Hobby) v. UberX.

Thanks. The issue about cruise ship transfer from IAH is that it only leaves from the airport and I'm spending a few days ahead of time in Houston. Would prefer a private transfer. Just not sure which company is good.

Googling private limo brings up so many choices!

Doc Savage Feb 8, 2015 12:10 am

Supershuttle.com has a private car option at IAH.

FastSRT8 Feb 8, 2015 1:47 pm


Originally Posted by Doc Savage (Post 24311474)
Supershuttle.com has a private car option at IAH.

Thanks Doc!

It appears the mean average costs will be $200 (may or may not include tip) for my party of 4.

Boils down to reliability.... and reputation

sonofzeus Feb 8, 2015 5:08 pm

Probably cheaper to drop/return the car in Galveston than a $200 limo ride.

wrp96 Feb 8, 2015 7:48 pm


Originally Posted by sonofzeus (Post 24315034)
Probably cheaper to drop/return the car in Galveston than a $200 limo ride.

Depends on the day the cruise departs. If it's a Sunday, I don't think any of the agencies on the island are open. Best to check before assuming renting a car is the best option.

Doc Savage Feb 8, 2015 8:29 pm


Originally Posted by FastSRT8 (Post 24314150)
Thanks Doc!

It appears the mean average costs will be $200 (may or may not include tip) for my party of 4.

Boils down to reliability.... and reputation

Looks like $150 to the Galveston Cruise Terminal with Supershuttle...


ExecuCar Sedan Meet & Greet
First Passenger :$150.00
Each Additional Passenger :$0.00
Fuel Surcharge : $1.00
Max Passengers :4
Über might be cheaper.

FastSRT8 Feb 8, 2015 11:36 pm


Originally Posted by Doc Savage (Post 24315799)
Looks like $150 to the Galveston Cruise Terminal with Supershuttle...



Über might be cheaper.

Super shuttle seems to be the best value at $150 plus tips I am assuming. They have a SUV option for $175,

Limos.com comes in at $200 all in including tips.

Very competitive as it should be.


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