Need help for Houson-Galveston travel...

[candaceandjason]

My soon to be Hubby and I are going to be going on the Conquest in June. We are flying in to Hobby at 8:10 AM on the day of our cruise. We have to get from Hobby to Galveston, but don't know the best way to do it. Here are our options... I would LOVE any input y'all can give us.

 

1. Carnival transfers

 

2. NRGD Transportation - Sedan for 110.00 or Limo for 150.00 (all one-way)

 

3. Ryoal Carriages Limo - Sedan for 130.00 (one way)

 

4. Spacetown Limo - Sedan for $105.00 (one way)

 

5. Enterprise Rental - are there any hidden fees? I think I've heard something about a $40 drop off fee?

 

Do y'all know anything about any of these companies? Thank you so much in advance

[scootepie66]

We used NRGD and would recommend them for your transportation needs. Very professional and a large enough company to handle changes if need be. It was just my dh and I and we rented a Sedan total price including tip was $145 one way from IAH airport for our vacation in January. We felt it was a nice start to our vacation allowing someone else to do the driving. On our return trip we got picked up in a stretch excursion, alot of fun. Enjoy!

[sunsetme]

since you are arriving that early rent a car, go down to Galveston and do some light sightseeing, yes there is a drop fee. its still the cheapest option for 2 people. also carnival transfers don't start until 11 or 12. you will be sitting in the airport if you choose this option.

[clearlakecruisers]

Try checking with Coach USA for their shuttle from Hobby to Galveston. Don't know what their time frame is (it's a fairly new service) but it would be much cheaper - +/-$49/pp each way. Getting to Galveston early and having time to see the city, as someone else mentioned, is also a good idea. The Strand area just adjacent to the cruise pier and the historical district (streets and streets of beautiful old homes) are especially interesting.

[clearlakecruisers]

Ooops, forgot...

 

http://houston.coachusa.us/

[candaceandjason]

Ok, I have another question... Our flight comes in at 8:00 AM. If we hire a limo/sedan service we'll either have to pay for about 2-3 hours until they could drop us off at the pier, right? If we do rent a car, what is there to do in Galveston from 9-11 AM??

[DonLou]

We used Galveston Limousine from IAH. They also do pick-up and drop off at Hobby. It is a shared van. According to their schedule, they have a 9:30am pick up at Hobby and arrive in Galveston at 10:30. They will ask you where in Galveston you want to be dropped off.

 

Here is their Hobby schedule. http://www.galvestonlimousineservice.com/hobby.html

 

Have a great voyage. :)

[houstoncruisers2001]

Ok, I have another question... Our flight comes in at 8:00 AM. If we hire a limo/sedan service we'll either have to pay for about 2-3 hours until they could drop us off at the pier, right? If we do rent a car, what is there to do in Galveston from 9-11 AM??

 

The Conquest will be docked at a pier next to The Strand area of Galveston. With only a couple of hours to kill you might want to wander around there for awhile. Here's a link.

 

http://www.thestrand.com/

 

Gulf Coast Limo, as well as, Emerald Limo are other companies you might want to check out.

 

http://www.gulfcoastlimo.com/