Taxis & Uber On Our December 2016/January 2017 Stay In Miami

[js]

Yea I looked up the estimator online and got it.

 

The thing with Uber is you pay per car, not per person. So even if you were to take someone else with you, it'd be the same cost. You're right, you won't have to share.

 

Thanks so much!

[Anthomaniac]

We've used SAS in the past,but in November we will try Uber.with a shared shuttle sometimes you end up waiting for the rest of the pax, or you are the last of seven drop offs at the airport.

 

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[cruiselvr04]

Is uber priced on time or distance?

[kirbykins]

My husband and I just recently used Lyft (which is basically the same as Uber) for the first time last month, after having the same reluctance. It was so easy and we had the nicest drivers and very clean cars both times. I highly recommend using one of these services when you have the need. We will never use a regular taxi again! Everything is handled through the app, including the fare and the tip.

[J-Dawg]

Hi there,

I am Canadian so won't have data in Fort Lauderdale airport. Will I be able to use the WiFi there to call for Uber with the app?

Thanks!

[candydane]

I have the Uber app on my iPhone. Does the Uber app use my cell phone, iMessage, or do I need to turn on cellular service?

 

 

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[ducklite]

I have the Uber app on my iPhone. Does the Uber app use my cell phone, iMessage, or do I need to turn on cellular service?

 

 

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If you can connect to wifi you can use it.

 

 

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[debshomespun]

I wasn't sure if we could order Uber when we get off our cruise at Port Everglades. Sounds like we can without a problem. Definitely much better and less $$$ than Taxi's. We did have 1 Uber last Sept. that wasn't real familiar with the area. Got there, but took a little extra time. Now, before we go anywhere, I check the route on google maps, so I know which way we should be going, and keep an eye on the driver. ust to be sure.

Edited January 27, 2017 by debshomespun

[BlueHerons]

Just saw this on another site

 

http://themusterstation.com/uber-cruise-port-shuttle/

 

 

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That Uber price from FLL to the port is incorrect.

 

Also, instead of actually using Uber from each airport to port, it looks like they just did estimates which are also inaccurate.

Edited January 27, 2017 by BlueHerons

[babycutie]

Thanks Keith for sharing your experience. And from that I will try Uber for my next cruise out of Port Everglades on March 26.

 

I'm from Calgary,AB, Canada where they don't allow Uber to operate. Which is a shame. So will try it first time when I land at FLL

 

One question. I assume Uber is like taxi where you can request a larger vehicle like a minivan to take 6 people? We will only have 3 luggage so a minivan or a full size SUV would work.

 

Hanna

 

 

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[ducklite]

Thanks Keith for sharing your experience. And from that I will try Uber for my next cruise out of Port Everglades on March 26.

 

I'm from Calgary,AB, Canada where they don't allow Uber to operate. Which is a shame. So will try it first time when I land at FLL

 

One question. I assume Uber is like taxi where you can request a larger vehicle like a minivan to take 6 people? We will only have 3 luggage so a minivan or a full size SUV would work.

 

Hanna

 

 

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You would need to order an Uber XL, they typically cost about 135% what a regular Uber will.

 

 

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[babycutie]

You would need to order an Uber XL, they typically cost about 135% what a regular Uber will.

 

 

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Thank you! Will definitely try this.

 

 

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[LizzGo]

Also from Canada and no Uber in our area either. We used Uber in Palm Springs this past fall and loved that you could see where your Uber was, who your driver would be, what he was driving, how much the fare would be, and that it was simply charged to your cc up front. The whole experience made taking a taxi seem ridiculously outdated. In some areas we hear that there is a lot of animosity toward Uber from taxi companies and drivers. (I don't blame them but taxi companies need to direct their energy toward the regulations that prevent them from competing). That being said, if we were to take an Uber from Miami airport will we have to brave a gauntlet of irate cabbies?

 

 

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[CardFanDubG]

You would need to order an Uber XL, they typically cost about 135% what a regular Uber will.

 

 

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Would 4 adults with carry on need

Uber XL also?

 

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[shelpt]

I would like to use uber to the POM from the car rental drop off (not at the airport). Never used uber before. Do I book ahead of time or do I do as soon as we get to the car rental place? How long does it take for a ride to show up? We will need Uber XL. Does that take longer?

Thanks

[teknoge3k]

I would like to use uber to the POM from the car rental drop off (not at the airport). Never used uber before. Do I book ahead of time or do I do as soon as we get to the car rental place? How long does it take for a ride to show up? We will need Uber XL. Does that take longer?

Thanks

 

Book when you're ready to ride. Typically a ride is there in around 5 minutes. It may take a little longer depending on where the nearest driver is.

[LizzGo]

Our experience with Uber - and one of the main reasons I am such a fan - is that as soon as you need them, and you type in where you are and where you want to go - the app will show you what vehicles are in your vicinity. It will show you the vehicle location on a map, the make model and color, a photo and name of the driver and the cost. When you accept and select your driver, the driver gets the same info about you. Its a great system; efficient and convenient. Now the few times we Uber we simply wanted to go from point a to b; just the two of us, no luggage. It may be different if your requirements are more complicated. I do know if for example you need several large SUVs to transport multiple passengers they can be booked in advance. So I imagine you could also book in advance if you are more comfortable with that.

[easyboy]

I would like to use uber to the POM from the car rental drop off (not at the airport). Never used uber before. Do I book ahead of time or do I do as soon as we get to the car rental place? How long does it take for a ride to show up? We will need Uber XL. Does that take longer?

Thanks

In FLL, it took us probably less than 10 minutes.

[Keith1010]

I would like to use uber to the POM from the car rental drop off (not at the airport). Never used uber before. Do I book ahead of time or do I do as soon as we get to the car rental place? How long does it take for a ride to show up? We will need Uber XL. Does that take longer?

Thanks

 

The thing with Uber is you cannot book ahead of time. You have to book when you are ready.

 

How long depends on time of day and location.

 

When we used it we were in downtown Miami Hotel and received an acknowledgement in less then one minute and driver there within minutes.

 

Keith

[msweezie]

Love Uber! One important piece of information, do NOT turn your phone off, it must stay on for the entire ride, that's how the information and amount is charged to your credit card. No need to tip either, they are paid from Uber!

[misha1]

Really? No tip?

 

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[LizzGo]

Ummm no apparently..yes you should tip, or so I just learned on this thread http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=52039314

[NHNEV2003]

The thing with Uber is you cannot book ahead of time. You have to book when you are ready.

 

How long depends on time of day and location.

 

When we used it we were in downtown Miami Hotel and received an acknowledgement in less then one minute and driver there within minutes.

 

Keith

 

Just an fyi---for Lyft you can book in advance--you set up a pickup time and the window is 15 minutes. We set it up this past December to be picked up between 4:00-4:15AM--driver was there right on time.

 

Also with Lyft, you can add the gratuity onto your credit card--Uber drivers must get cash for gratuity.

 

I've used both--just used Uber in Houston Thursday (Houston does not have Lyft yet).

 

Service and pricing are excellent with both Uber and Lyft--like both.

[shelpt]

I looked into Lyft and you cant reserve the larger vehicle unfortunately. But i did set their app up so i have both now.

Thanks!

 

 

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[easyboy]

Just an fyi---for Lyft you can book in advance--you set up a pickup time and the window is 15 minutes. We set it up this past December to be picked up between 4:00-4:15AM--driver was there right on time.

 

Also with Lyft, you can add the gratuity onto your credit card--Uber drivers must get cash for gratuity.

Was not aware of that. More convenient fo us.