Bell Limo from the airport?
Jul 26, 22, 7:52 am
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 136
Bell Limo from the airport?
Anyone here use them for the simple airport pickups / round trips?
Used to use Presidential but had real issues early this year. Apparently they have been sold (you'd never know it from going to their website), the new booking engine sucks, phone went unanswered - and the driver never showed up after all that.
I used Presidential 2-3x a year for almost 20 years and they were probably the #1 LV company I recommended to people - in any space. But it seems like its time to move on.
Used to use Presidential but had real issues early this year. Apparently they have been sold (you'd never know it from going to their website), the new booking engine sucks, phone went unanswered - and the driver never showed up after all that.
I used Presidential 2-3x a year for almost 20 years and they were probably the #1 LV company I recommended to people - in any space. But it seems like its time to move on.
Aug 2, 22, 6:11 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: DEN
Posts: 29
Weve used Bell 3 times in the past year or so. Booked online in about a week in advance.
No issues - driver is always waiting at T3 baggage claim, and is prompt on the way back to the airport.
Usually book the standard Escalade, but driver showed up with a limo one Sunday returning to the airport.
No issues - driver is always waiting at T3 baggage claim, and is prompt on the way back to the airport.
Usually book the standard Escalade, but driver showed up with a limo one Sunday returning to the airport.
Aug 2, 22, 8:36 pm
#3
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Location: Redondo Beach, Ca
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Weve used Bell 3 times in the past year or so. Booked online in about a week in advance.
No issues - driver is always waiting at T3 baggage claim, and is prompt on the way back to the airport.
Usually book the standard Escalade, but driver showed up with a limo one Sunday returning to the airport.
No issues - driver is always waiting at T3 baggage claim, and is prompt on the way back to the airport.
Usually book the standard Escalade, but driver showed up with a limo one Sunday returning to the airport.
Aug 3, 22, 9:01 am
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Location: Northern VA
Posts: 136
This is about right - it says $120 round trip but its closer to $160 after taxes/fees.
BTW I decided to go with Bell, here's the exact breakdown for the round trip for the pickup / return / SUV charge...if anyone cares...
(sorry the formatting wont stick)
Hourly Charge $60.00
01:00 hours @ $60.00
Meet & Greet: $10.00
Airport Fee/Misc Charge: $6.00
Fuel Surcharge: $8.00
Excise Tax: $2.61
Account Service Charge: $3.00
CCF $2.69
Total: $92.30
Hourly Charge $60.00
01:00 hours @ $60.00
Fuel Surcharge: $8.00
Excise Tax: $2.13
Account Service Charge: $3.00
CCF $2.19
Total: $75.32
BTW I decided to go with Bell, here's the exact breakdown for the round trip for the pickup / return / SUV charge...if anyone cares...
(sorry the formatting wont stick)
Hourly Charge $60.00
01:00 hours @ $60.00
Meet & Greet: $10.00
Airport Fee/Misc Charge: $6.00
Fuel Surcharge: $8.00
Excise Tax: $2.61
Account Service Charge: $3.00
CCF $2.69
Total: $92.30
Hourly Charge $60.00
01:00 hours @ $60.00
Fuel Surcharge: $8.00
Excise Tax: $2.13
Account Service Charge: $3.00
CCF $2.19
Total: $75.32
Last edited by iluv2fly; Aug 4, 22 at 2:20 am Reason: merge
Sep 15, 22, 1:09 am
#8
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 1,541
Hoping I can tag onto this thread with some additional newb questions as I've never booked a "Limo" in Vegas for an airport transfer.
In a limo (vs Escalade or van), I'm assuming your luggage just rides beside you in the seating area? There's going to be about five or six of use with just carry-on luggage and maybe backpacks for laptops. Just trying to determine how comfortable that would be.
It sounds like the airport transfer includes 1 hour of service from when the flight lands. Is it realistic to request a quick pit stop at walmart, vons, or some other convenience store to get mixers and snacks on the way to NYNY from Terminal 3?
In a limo (vs Escalade or van), I'm assuming your luggage just rides beside you in the seating area? There's going to be about five or six of use with just carry-on luggage and maybe backpacks for laptops. Just trying to determine how comfortable that would be.
It sounds like the airport transfer includes 1 hour of service from when the flight lands. Is it realistic to request a quick pit stop at walmart, vons, or some other convenience store to get mixers and snacks on the way to NYNY from Terminal 3?
Feb 22, 23, 2:51 pm
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I am going to Vegas next week and it has been a while since I have had to get my own transportation from the airport. I am staying at Aria....does anyone know what the flat taxi rate is to the strip? Is Uber comparable or are there a ton of fees added on for using them? I arrive midday---1:30pm. The last time I used taxis to get around in Vegas they all wanted to charge me extra to use a credit card...is that still the case?
Thx
Thx
Feb 22, 23, 3:57 pm
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I am going to Vegas next week and it has been a while since I have had to get my own transportation from the airport. I am staying at Aria....does anyone know what the flat taxi rate is to the strip? Is Uber comparable or are there a ton of fees added on for using them? I arrive midday---1:30pm. The last time I used taxis to get around in Vegas they all wanted to charge me extra to use a credit card...is that still the case?
Thx
Thx
It's $23, before any fuel charge or credit card service fees. I'd expect a $2 surcharge, but two weeks ago my fuel surcharge to Mandalay Bay was $1 for a ride within Zone 1 and I paid cash.
I've never done Lyft/UBER in Las Vegas so I cannot give you my opinion.
Last edited by csufabel; Feb 25, 23 at 8:03 pm
