shuttlebuggy Posted March 23, 2012 #1 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Is it true that we will be able to hail a cab outside FLL Airport to get to Total Wine and on to the port? Just wondering how plentiful they are and what specific ones you may have driven with? Thanks!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted March 23, 2012 #2 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Taxis are everywhere at the port and Airport... ...but you'd be better off flying in a day early - it's cheap insurance against missing the boat due to some unforseen Airline/Weather problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 23, 2012 #3 Share Posted March 23, 2012 FLL airport has a taxi line outside all baggage claim areas. Get your bags, follow the signs to taxi stand and get in line. It is always a very brief wait as they line up waiting for passengers to exit the terminals and are ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted March 23, 2012 #4 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Is it true that we will be able to hail a cab outside FLL Airport to get to Total Wine and on to the port?Just wondering how plentiful they are and what specific ones you may have driven with? Thanks!:) Plenty of taxis, but tell him what you want to do and get a price quote.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted March 23, 2012 #5 Share Posted March 23, 2012 You'll have no problem getting a cab at the airport. They are abundent, just pick one. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted March 23, 2012 #6 Share Posted March 23, 2012 No need to hail any cabs. Step outside the baggage claim area and they will be lined up. The starter will assist you in getting the next available cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpump Posted March 24, 2012 #7 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Taxi's everywhere! Ask what they will charge and watch to make sure all your luggage is put in the taxi and prior to paying once you get to your destination, make sure all your luggage is out of the trunk. Didn't have any issues, just what we do when using taxi's anywhere. These taxi's aren't the yellow taxi's we are used to, they are older cars that run. Sort of reminded me of the taxi's in New Orleans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 24, 2012 #8 Share Posted March 24, 2012 We always get a taxi,,,,, not a vehicle that looks like a private car,,,,, a taxi at FLL airport and would not get in a car that was not clearly marked as taxi and has a meter. There's a gimmick some drivers do at some hotels and they drive what look like private vehicles. When it gets busy they try to have people use them but I always refuse. What if they have an accident? What is their insurance and liability? Who are these people? Don't get in their cars IMO IF you want to have taxi stop at Total Wine, one of you stay in the taxi while the other goes in the store. It's a good idea for one of you to remain with your luggage and valuables and not leave them alone in the taxi with just the driver. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted March 24, 2012 #9 Share Posted March 24, 2012 If you are going to stop at Total Wine, you can order on line in advance and your order will be waiting for you:D That way, your cab will not have a long wait:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 24, 2012 #10 Share Posted March 24, 2012 If you are going to stop at Total Wine, you can order on line in advance and your order will be waiting for you:D That way, your cab will not have a long wait:) Excellent idea. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 24, 2012 #11 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Same with the return trip to the airport AFTER the cruise....cabs lined up, just waiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuttlebuggy Posted March 25, 2012 Author #12 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Thank you ALL! Was hoping they'd be plentiful! When we went out of Port Everglades before, we were in Miami and our friends and we got a van transfer, so I am not familiar with using a regular cab. @Brian...wish we could get away a day early...but it isn't possible. We have the first flight out of PVD at 6:45 a.m., to land in FLL at 10am. Hoping it goes well, as usually we can see our way clear for the day early. Lastly, what actually is considered a reasonable fare from the airport to the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted March 25, 2012 #13 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Be aware, most taxi rides in Fort Lauderdale are an adventure. Many drivers come from the Caribbean islands and speak very little English. They have poor driving skills, may run red lights as they are too busy talking on the phone. They may even ask you how to get to your destination. If you are lucky, your driver may be a seasoned gray haired American that knows his business. Yellow Cab seems to be the biggest offender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuttlebuggy Posted March 26, 2012 Author #14 Share Posted March 26, 2012 No GPS? I will print directions/ map and keep a copy. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arewethereyet Posted March 26, 2012 #15 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Be aware, most taxi rides in Fort Lauderdale are an adventure. Many drivers come from the Caribbean islands and speak very little English. They have poor driving skills, may run red lights as they are too busy talking on the phone. They may even ask you how to get to your destination. If you are lucky, your driver may be a seasoned gray haired American that knows his business. Yellow Cab seems to be the biggest offender. Bingo! Our last cab ride (March 16) was Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. This guy was the most dangerous driver I have ever had the displeasure of riding with. I honestly don't know how people like that can keep a license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 26, 2012 #16 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Tell the driver to set the meter. Without a stop at Total Wine, the fare should be in the $13 range .....depending upon traffic, a bit more or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpump Posted March 26, 2012 #17 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Be aware, most taxi rides in Fort Lauderdale are an adventure. Many drivers come from the Caribbean islands and speak very little English. They have poor driving skills, may run red lights as they are too busy talking on the phone. They may even ask you how to get to your destination. If you are lucky, your driver may be a seasoned gray haired American that knows his business. Yellow Cab seems to be the biggest offender. Yes! That was our experience. There were bells beeping and lights on on the dashboard blinking. Having used transportation service in both Newark to NYC and New Orleans, just 'enjoyed' the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted March 26, 2012 #18 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Is it true that we will be able to hail a cab outside FLL Airport to get to Total Wine and on to the port?Just wondering how plentiful they are and what specific ones you may have driven with? Thanks!:) There are plenty of cabs at the airport and I know for sure they stop at Total Wine...in January, I was chatting with the manager and he told me that on weekends, the cabs are lined up outside in droves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASIWISH Posted March 26, 2012 #19 Share Posted March 26, 2012 .. the cabs are lined up outside in droves! You're right (again), Sheila! In November, and again last week, there were several sitting right outside the door waiting for their passengers. Also, there were several cabs waiting outside Publix... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 26, 2012 #20 Share Posted March 26, 2012 You're right (again), Sheila! In November, and again last week, there were several sitting right outside the door waiting for their passengers. Also, there were several cabs waiting outside Publix... And CVS and Walgreen's......... People realized on the flight down they forgot their prescriptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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