Anything & Everything New York (PART 2) - [please search thread before posting]

M4RKM

marias1981 wrote: »

Thanks for the advise guys, i think car service sounds allot easier, theres 4 of us so will i need 2 cars (theres gonna be a lot of luggage!)

No you don't. You can get a minivan which will carry more luggage, and will be cheaper than 2 cars!

M4RKM

The reasons for going with a car service is just simplicity. It is easier especially when the poster has got 2 cases and hand luggage and trying to getthat on the subway won't be that easy IMO!

If the poster is near a station where you can get a direct train, and that station has a lift, then maybe it is an option, but with stairs involved at most subway stations it ain't easy to lug a one case, let alone 2 down the stairs and in the station.

1 mini van costs $60 plus toll and tip, that is $15 each (before toll and tip) compared to $7.25 each on subway and airtrain! Also it will be a direct door to door. It is still more expensive, just not as convenier IMO, and that's why as a recommendation the car service is the option to go with.

Also 4 people, 8 cases will take up room on the subway and could block seats, which may be against subway rules!

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Lady_S

I agree with Marky. We travelled with 4 people and loads of luggage and they got it all in one of the minivan taxi's.Took no longer to get one than normal.

marias1981

where can i get a minivan from? Do i need to book in advance or can i get one from the street like a yellow cab? tia x

Lady_S

Just get in the same queue as for the taxis and they will sort you out one which can take 4 passengers and the luggage. Easy as anything.

marias1981

Lady_S wrote: »

Just get in the same queue as for the taxis and they will sort you out one which can take 4 passengers and the luggage. Easy as anything.

I mean getting one from manhattan to jfk x

M4RKM

if you go for a standard yellow cab, it'll be just $45, plus toll and tip, and you'll just have to stand and wait til you see on. They are quite a lot around the midtown area, so you shouldn't have too long to wait.

if you prebook a car service, https://www.carmelcarservice.com then you request the vehicle you want, the time, the date etc, and they will turn up at your hotel to pick you up.

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thatsfabulous

Marky, Have you found carmel car service to be the same price as a cab?
Its quoted me $40 for the car so plus tolls & taxes will that be about the same if not a bit cheaper than a taxis right?

Tryed that dial7 but they wanted $60 without toll & taxes as although only two of us we have 4 cases.

thanks!

M4RKM

carmel are normally cheaper than a cab, but do require prebooking.

if you're booking from the UK, you can also print off and get the discounts, of a few dollars, the link is on the front page of their website - carmel coupons


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Lady_S

marias1981 wrote: »

I mean getting one from manhattan to jfk x

We probably got one within 5/10 minutes. The hotel just flagged what they knew they were looking for.