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hanna · 02-22-2008, 10:55 PM

When we flew to Houston, we took the RC transfers to Galveston. Cracked me up. We stopped at Hobby to pick up more cruisers.

nealberk · 02-22-2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hanna

When we flew to Houston, we took the RC transfers to Galveston. Cracked me up. We stopped at Hobby to pick up more cruisers.

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reggierail · 02-23-2008, 12:19 AM

My suggestion would be to rent a car from Enterprise. They have a drop off across the street from the cruise terminal. If you come in a day early you would also have transportation to get around Galveston.
You can pick up an Enterprise car at either airport.

Reggie

zydecocruiser · 02-23-2008, 12:42 AM

I used to use Enterprise, but that was before a drop off fee was included, which may or may not be charged these days.

Galveston Limo services both airports:
GALVESTON LIMOUSINE SERVICE, INC. - Galveston, Texas

If you are a group, check with Supershuttle. They don't normally run to Galveston (last time I was there), but you can rent an exclusive shuttle and go where you want.

From Hobby (was more from IAH), I think the cost was $100 (plus tip) from Hobby for a bunch of people.

The road to Galveston can become gridlocked at times - especially if they are doing construction. If you are going to try to fly in the day of the cruise - I never advise that - plan on it taking longer than it should to get to Galveston. If it doesn't, you get to start eating that much sooner.

nealberk · 02-23-2008, 12:59 PM

Zy is 100% correct. Besides Galveston is a great place to stroll around and visit for a day.

reggierail · 02-23-2008, 01:44 PM

I've rented from Enterprise for several cruises from Galveston. The total for the rental has run from about $50 for a full size car to about $80 for a minivan or SUV.
That would include the dropoff fee. As I said you would then have the use of the vegicle while in Galveston and a ride to the pier. They usually don't have a dropoff fee when returning the vehicle from Galveston to the Houston airports either, so the price was $25-$40 cheaper going back to the airport.

Reggie

zydecocruiser · 02-24-2008, 12:24 AM

That sounds about right. I use to pay about $25 for a full size Enterprise. There may not be a drop off fee on the return, but I thought the daily rental rate was higher.

Last November, it was an easy walk from my hotel to a liquor store and Kroger was across the street. We also had a number of restaurants to choose from for dinner. I really had no need for a car and didn't have to deal with dropping it off the next day.

Hertz is another rental option.

Enterprise in Galveston is closed on Sundays.

Mystery Gal · 02-24-2008, 02:39 PM

Also, didn't the public transportation run right along the beach road there? Sorry can't remember the name of the street.

zydecocruiser · 02-24-2008, 06:55 PM

Seawall Blvd.