Airport pickup at McCarran - recommendation?

freekobe · #1 03-15-2005, 01:00 PM

Can anyone suggest a reliable taxi/limo service that does airport pickups in Vegas? Coming in on Friday night and don't feel like standing in the 45min-1hr cab line (yes, it will be that long, at least, this Friday night).

Thanks in advance.

vegasbob · #2 03-15-2005, 01:39 PM

every where will be busy this weekend but there are limos waiting at the airport maybe you could get on quicker than a taxi

Thythe · #3 03-15-2005, 01:54 PM

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every where will be busy this weekend but there are limos waiting at the airport maybe you could get on quicker than a taxi

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Is it going to be busy due to the NCAA tourny? I'm just wondering since I'm coming in a Monday and am hoping that it's still busy and the games are good.

freekobe · #4 03-15-2005, 01:56 PM

It will be busy bc of the tournament, the WSOP Circuit events, and random conventions. I think Monday will be significantly less busy.

freekobe · #5 03-15-2005, 01:55 PM

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every where will be busy this weekend but there are limos waiting at the airport maybe you could get on quicker than a taxi

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Yeah, this weekend will be nuts.

Are there typically guys with empty limos hanging around downstairs, waiting for people to come down to baggage claim? If so, that's a real possibility too.

I'd prefer to have something set up, particularly if it's not that much more expensive. When you're only going to be in Vegas for 40 hours, waiting an hour for a cab is unacceptable.

NJchick · #6 03-15-2005, 01:40 PM

I use this company when I fly people into LV for biz.

IMAGINE TOURS - (Toll-free) 1-866-407-3014 or (702) 222-3014

They have a website too http://www.imaginevegas.com/lasvegasairport.htm

ItsJzH · #7 03-15-2005, 05:10 PM

Ok so here's the best advice anyone is gonna give you, when your in baggage claim, there are these guys with carts, even if you have 1 bag tell them you need help, They are called skycaps, i'm sure you've heard of them sometimes they're sitting around doing nothing, you'll be able to find one no problem im betting. Tell them you need help with you bag and need a taxi,They get to cut you in the taxi line to the front and you'll be in a taxi in less than 2 minutes but throw them 5 bucks since they work for tips and saved you and hour. How do i know this secret you ask? I used to be a skycap [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

TruePoker CEO · #8 03-15-2005, 08:02 PM

Listen to the man, he has knowledge.

duma · #9 03-16-2005, 04:26 AM

i heard there are bus shuttles that go from the airport to the strip for $8.

Fishwhenican · #10 03-16-2005, 11:01 AM

There are a lot of shuttle services and they are less expensive than a cab. You can usually book them for your return by buying a two way ticket as well, which is still under $10. The downside is that you may have to wait until the shuttle fills up, which doesn't sound like it will be a big problem on a busy weekend, and they do make other stops along the way at different hotels. So, it might take a little longer than just taking a taxi to the hotel.
Me personally, I am never in that much of a hurry and have taken the shuttles every trip I have ever taken there and been happy with them. YMMV
Here is a link to one limo service and tips on Vegas stuff!
Vegas travel tips - Limo Gamboool