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Discussion in 'Getting There & Getting Around' started by Backagain1, Feb 14, 2016.

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  1. Backagain1

    Backagain1 High-Roller

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    We usually take a Presidential Limo to our hotel. This time we will be arriving on a weekday at midnight. We want to stop at Walmart and then head to our downtown hotel.
    Should we stick with Presidential or go with Uber? Our luggage will be in the car as we go in to get our groceries, I wonder if it will be safe with Uber.

    Just kind of thinking out loud and would love feedback.

    Thanks!
     
  2. merlin

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    Are you saying you think the uber guy is going to rummage through your luggage while he waits for you, I doubt that.
     
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    wigwam_salesman VIP Whale

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    As well as having your details, uber also have the drivers. I'd say you're just as safe as with a limo driver.
     
  4. Backagain1

    Backagain1 High-Roller

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    Thank you, yes that is what I was saying. However as wigwam_salesman stated "you're just as safe as with a limo driver."
    That was what I was not sure of.
    Thanks again.
     
  5. merlin

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    How would it work with a uber driver waiting on you, it's not like a taxi with meter waiting time? Unless if you gave him cash on the side the driver would get cheated since the original estimate is about all that would be paid.
     
  6. dogboy

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    No Uber charges by the minute. Not sure about Vegas but in CLT where I live it's 16c a minute base. Make sure you're not on Surge rate though.
     
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    Thanks, didn't know that.
     
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    wigwam_salesman VIP Whale

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    They charge by time and mileage. Check one of your receipts. It will be broken down by these two things as well as a base fare.
     
  9. dogboy

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    Yeah CLT is $1 for pick up, 75c a mile 16c a minute (driver gets 80%) then Uber tacks on a $1.65 Booking Fee on top of that (used to be called the safe rider fee before the class action lawsuit)
     
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    wigwam_salesman VIP Whale

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    Regardless of where you initially said you were going when you booked the ride, it's all done in gps so you can go wherever you want and they will bill you for it. I've never been billed wait time but I don't know for sure that they can't do that if they want to.
     
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    Hi, we have always had to use taxis from the airport to downtown. Maybe it's because we are English but nearly every time we get long hauled. How much would a limo cost please? Thanks
     
  12. wigwam_salesman

    wigwam_salesman VIP Whale

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    Presidential do a round trip for about 130 dollars plus taxes and tip.

    To be honest, if I was going downtown from the airport I'd probably take the freeway as well so it might not really be a long haul in your case.
     
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    Ouch! $130 plus I'll try Uber or Lyft.
    As for the long hauling, last year one driver took us from terminal 3 to terminal 1, then through the tunnel & then way past the downtown off ramp. Another time our cab took us via Industrial. Not a great way to start a vacation is it?
     
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    Renting a car is not an option? If it is, that sounds like option #1! I know driving on the strip is harrowing (especially at the witching hour) but you have unlimited freedom to make all the stops you want. Hope you have a good trip and find whatever option works out for you best!
     
  15. nostresshere

    nostresshere Mr. Anti Debit Card

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    Notice the word in your post " ESTIMATE"
     
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    nostresshere Mr. Anti Debit Card

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    You need to review all the tales of how to avoid long haul.
    1 - You tell the driver - no tunnel please right after getting in.
    2 - If he takes the tunnel, be quiet. Upon arrival, snap a picture of his license. Then tell him you are not paying until after you call the taxi commission.
    3 - At that point your ride may be free. Of you can offer to pay a reduced amount and he will take it and leave.
     
  17. VegasVic777

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    Just take an Airport Shuttle.
    $18 round trip
    No long haul
    It's clean, simple and super easy.
    I take it every time I'm there.
    Shuttle pick-up/drop-off locations:
    Terminal 1: Follow the signs to ground transportation from baggage claim on level 1. The shuttle will be located outside doors 10 and 11.
    Terminal 2: Follow the signs to baggage claim. Exit the sliding glass doors and the shuttle will be located in the median.
     
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    topcard Here's to $10 3:2 two-deck, $5 Craps, and $5 UTH!

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    Plaza & Golden Nugget now have dedicated shuttles that run to/from the airport. If you're staying at either one of those, check with them about transportation.
    If not, then in all seriousness, I would suggest the WAX...$2 per person....and just about as quick as a cab...and no matter what, it is easily the BEST way to go back to the airport!
    If you don't feel comfortable taking the bus, then grab a 'towne-car' limo just out side of baggage claim.
    Those are $50 (+ tip) so figure $60... a tunnel-taking cab will run you over $40, so the towne-car isn't much more per person.

    I advise against using the airport hotel shuttles when going downtown...you could easily be looking at a 1-hour+ trip, as they typically stop at 4 or 5 strip hotels before heading downtown.
     
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    Is the WAX a good option if you have one full size luggage or is this option worthwhile if you have a small carry on?
     
  20. topcard

    topcard Here's to $10 3:2 two-deck, $5 Craps, and $5 UTH!

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    There are places to put luggage - even larger bags - on the WAX... but it needs to be on rollers, otherwise, your walk from the bus stop downtown (4th @ Carson) to your hotel could be sort of miserable.

    PS - looks like we'll be at the Golden Gate at the same time...you will probably spot me at the UTH table there...come say hi (yes, I answer to 'topcard'!)
     
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