Transportation For Your Guests
November 14th, 2006 @ 2:27 pm by Mrs. Apple
My FI’s parents are paying for the hotel and transportation for all of his family coming in from out of town (Boston and California - approx head count of 30). Our guests will be spending a lot on plane tickets and wedding gifts so Mr. Apple’s parents thought it would be a nice gesture to pay for their hotel stay.
We’re having difficulty getting the best price for pick up and drop off to and from the airport. Our options are:
1) Blue Super Shuttle to and from the aiport for our guests - approximate price of $540 for one way fare
2) Limo service (haven’t researched this yet but thinking it would be prohibitively expensive)
3) Have family and friends pick them up at the airport (Don’t want to impose on our family and friends)
We will also be providing transportation to and from the hotel to my house and the reception venue via two 15 seater vans from Capps Van Rental. Our transportation costs will be about $500 for two vans for two days which includes liability and damage insurance.
Does anyone know of less expensive shuttle services/transportation options to and from the airport?
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5 Responses to “Transportation For Your Guests”
Maybe you can try charter bus rentals? US Coachways and Charterbus America will rent out for wedding transportation. Good luck! 
Depending on how far away the hotel is from the airport, many have airport shuttles you can pay for - typically it’s included in the stay (free with a room) but your dad could throw in some extra for the frequency they’d have.
I would check with a Town Car service - its less than a limo but might still be within your budget - plus its personalized service!
Think again about asking your family/friends if you’re real clear that if it’s a burden they just need to speak up and your feelings won’t be hurt than you won’t be imposing. Many times I’ve wanted to help, but have been unsure of how and have loved it when someone asks me to do a task. Just divide it up so one person isn’t doing everything. Also, it gives people close to you guys who might not know each other a chance to meet before the wedding.
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That’s super sweet of your parents to pay the hotel & transport!