nm1005

Hi there,
We are looking for a an airport shuttle service from Brisbane to New farm on Thursday. Could anyone possibly please recommend a service they have used?

So far the only three I can find are Con-x-ion and Viator for $15-20 pp.

We would prefer to go on a recommendation if at all possible.

Thank you!

Alfresco

Just get a cab from the airport. It's only 20ks and 15 mins.

http://www.yellowcab.com.au/

http://www.blackandwhitecabs.com.au/...!/display.html

nm1005

Thanks for such a quick reply! Didnt even think about cabs as most places are so expensive, and shuttles are always so much cheaper! Thanks!

nm1005

do you need to book in advance or just grab one from the airport?

Alfresco

Just mosey on out of the airport and get in queue and hop in a cab.

They will determine what size cab you need by the amount of suitcases you have etc... Too easy.

nm1005

good to hear! thank you!

Alfresco

You're welcome.

Mike at Taree

In my experience the shuttles are for longer trips, for example to the Sunshine Coast, or for picking you up and dropping you off at hire car companies that aren't based actually at the airport itself.
Cabs have a priority lane just about outside the main entrances and as Alfresco says they are your cheapest option.

There's a Train service into Fortitude Valley which is next door to New Farm then grab a cab from there, but at the end of the day I wouldn't bother. Just hop one at the airport.

edit: if it's your first time, don't don't don't try to tip the cabbie, not done here.

newkiwi

Taxis are the easiest option, but it will cost around $50 -$60 to New Farm

Alfresco

For the whole cab, yeah.

Pollyana

I'd still say it was the best option on first arrival, with loads of kuggage, rather than getting off the train at the Valley and dragging your gear through the shopping centre to find a cab. And lets face it, Brunswick Street isn't the best introduction to Brisbane
Airtrain is currently about $18 a head I think......

spouse of scouse

A bit off topic sorry, but Mike, this sentence really caught my eye. I'm wondering if Qld is different from WA as I always tip (good) taxi drivers here. I know it's not required but they always seem very appreciative and not overly surprised!

Pollyana

I rarely tip them here (Brisbane) - only if they can speak some kind of recognisable English and have a rough idea which direction to go in - like knowing the main roads. Saves me a fortune as the majority just grunt and then wait for directions. The number of drivers that can't even find the suburb never mind the street is quite scary, and I'm only 5km from the CBD.
I'm used to London cabbies and the service here is generally appalling in comparison - hence I tip by results!!

spouse of scouse

Oh don't worry Polly, Perth has its share of dipstick cabbies and they don't get a red cent from me

Pollyana

Best one I had didn't understand "left"and "right" and expected me to gesture for him - from the back seat!