Originally Posted By Jenen At the Long Beach Airport website it shows yellow cab flat rate fees of $36.00 from there to the Disneyland area(subject to change of course). We called today to check on the price and were told it would be anywhere from $40.00 - $50.00, but basically it was up to the driver. Does anyone know more about this supposed 'flat rate' fee and if it a set thing or is there really no such thing? Thanks ~ getting close to our trip and need to get the transportation part done.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Here is the LGB official website info... <a href="http://www.longbeach.gov/airport/airline_travelers/ground_transportation.asp" target="_blank">http://www.longbeach.gov/airpo rt/airline_travelers/ground_transportation.asp</a> >>Long Beach Yellow Cab (562) 435-6111 Cab Fares (Yellow Cab) Flat Fees (as of 9/22/2005) from Long Beach Airport to: $19 Downtown/Hotels/Long Beach Convention Center $24 Long Beach Queen Mary Hotel $36 Disneyland or Anaheim Convention Center $36 San Pedro/Cruise Ships $49 LAX $49 Orange County/John Wayne Airport All fares are subject to change without notice.<<
Originally Posted By tlovesdis We've always paid the flat rate fee of $36 going from the airport to Disneyland. Going back it is higher, about $40-$45.
Originally Posted By Jenen I think I will call again and see if we get the same answer. We told her that the airport listed flat rates and she said she did not know about that, but was stating the prices her computer was pulling up. Then when she told me it was basically up to the driver?! I can see that in a shuttle, but not a taxi. Thanks!
Originally Posted By fidoprincess The trick is BEFORE you get in the cab, you must say "flat rate" and get the driver to commit to that rate. If he won't, there are a line of cabs to choose from. In all the trips we've taken from there, we only had one driver argue about the fare after we were all loaded in. We figured it was "almost even" because we just tipped him less that we normally would have so went with him anyway. When you exit the airport after picking up your luggage, you simply walk straight out and walk across the crosswalk and there are a ton of taxis right there, van taxis too for larger groups. Right at the corner is a kind of podium and a man who helps you get the cab if you need it. One of the easiest airports ever! It is true that coming back is more money. Be sure to call ahead for the ride back too, at least an hour. Have a great trip!
Originally Posted By Jenen Thanks everyone. We had called a shuttle service earlier in the year and there RT price was $90.00 (I asked for $80.00 and they said they could not change the price). Last week I emailed them and asked for their price from Anaheim to LGB and they said $40.00, I then called to confirm the flat rate was still the same as listed on the airport website and that is when we had the above problem. I then re-emailed them and asked what their RT price was as our initial transportation may not now happen. This time they quoted $75.00 RT for a private van. Soooo...we will now be taking the shuttle and not have to worry about any changes in fares. Thanks everyone for your comments and help! 2 weeks to go. Just went and bought all our Halloween costumes for the 19th!
Originally Posted By dzy76 Jenen - how exciting to be going during Halloween time! I've never used LGB airport, I always use John Wayne and when I get to the taxi's ask for the flat rate and the last time (summer 06') it was $35 to Candy Cane Inn. So it cost $40 with tip. Worth it for me not to use the shuttle and stopping so many places. Once on the shuttle my sister and I ended up with a bunch of people who were going home from the airport and we had quite the trip around the area before getting to our hotel! I just wanted to get to DL! Anyway- have a great time. I have 67 days until DL and it's killing me.....
Originally Posted By Jenen Thanks dzy76...half the fun though is in the planning (OK, maybe a quarter of the fun)!
Originally Posted By dan1964 I know that this may sound a bit silly ... but is that flat rate "per person" or all passengers in the cab? Coming into LGB tomorrow with a few friends, so was just kinda wondering. Thanx
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Taxis are per TRIP, not per person, they can handle 5 (tight) with a standard car, 6 or 7 with a taxi van. If you have a large group, just ask for a van from the dispatcher.
Originally Posted By dan1964 Thanx! I kind of figured as much, but I have been to a few places where they did charge a flat rate per PERSON. So I just wanted to double check that it wasn't gonna be so bad. LOL ... Thanks again!
