UBER from Manchester

[alan davies]

My wife and I will be landing MAN in July 10/30am Mon, and as my brother is not very well i want to make my own way to his place, {21 miles} don't like the train option because of all our luggage, have been quoted 104pounds + 3% (Westpac Concierge) Q, As any member used Uber in the UK, is there anything I should lookout for, eg, busy time {Mon am} and can I use my Aust credit card.
Thankyou,
Alan.

 

[Bayside Flyer]

My wife and I will be landing MAN in July 10/30am Mon, and as my brother is not very well i want to make my own way to his place, {21 miles} don't like the train option because of all our luggage, have been quoted 104pounds + 3% (Westpac Concierge) Q, As any member used Uber in the UK, is there anything I should lookout for, eg, busy time {Mon am} and can I use my Aust credit card.
Thankyou,
Alan.

Your uber account works overseas as I recall, regardless of the Credit card attached.

 

[VPS]

My wife and I will be landing MAN in July 10/30am Mon, and as my brother is not very well i want to make my own way to his place, {21 miles} don't like the train option because of all our luggage, have been quoted 104pounds + 3% (Westpac Concierge) Q, As any member used Uber in the UK, is there anything I should lookout for, eg, busy time {Mon am} and can I use my Aust credit card.
Thankyou,
Alan.

You can use Uber. I used it a lot when I was there a few weeks ago. If you have a Wise or Travel card you can make that the default payment to your Uber account so you're not paying on an Australian credit card. Also look at Bolt - if you sign up as a new person you may get some good deals. I think I got a 50% off trips when I first signed up to Bolt.

 

[alan davies]

thanks guys

 

[bashworth]

Don't user Uber but I can tell you I travel to Manchester regularly ( I was there in May) and have never had any problem using either Australian Credit cards or Australian Debit Card (ING)

 

[SYD]

Your uber account works overseas as I recall, regardless of the Credit card attached.

Plus, you can load multiple payment methods. I switch to my 28° MC when OS. Has worked fine in all continents except Antartica…

 

[alan davies]

I have had 3 replies from Uber, first was for 89 pounds which I ignored then 46p now its 39 which is about the train fare, thinking of leaving it till we get through to baggage claim, as there seems to be a lot of Ubers waiting

 

[Denali]

Im currently planning a trip, arriving at Manchester, and was planning on just booking a car to take us to Liverpool. After a long haul, I just want someone standing there with a sign, take the trolley and walks me to the car.

Looking forward to your update and safe travels.

 

[alan davies]

You can use Uber. I used it a lot when I was there a few weeks ago. If you have a Wise or Travel card you can make that the default payment to your Uber account so you're not paying on an Australian credit card. Also look at Bolt - if you sign up as a new person you may get some good deals. I think I got a 50% off trips when I first signed up to Bolt.

tried to sign up to Bolt but they never got back to me with a verified number, i'm guessing its because its a Aust mob number

 

[VPS]

tried to sign up to Bolt but they never got back to me with a verified number, i'm guessing its because its a Aust mob number

it could be that. Are you getting a UK sim while you are there?

 

[VPS]

I have had 3 replies from Uber, first was for 89 pounds which I ignored then 46p now its 39 which is about the train fare, thinking of leaving it till we get through to baggage claim, as there seems to be a lot of Ubers waiting

I've just realised I think you are already there. There is often a surge for Uber so if you're not in a rush just wait a bit. Good luck. If you do get a UK sim try signing up for bolt for your return trip

Good luck

 

[alan davies]

Im currently planning a trip, arriving at Manchester, and was planning on just booking a car to take us to Liverpool. After a long haul, I just want someone standing there with a sign, take the trolley and walks me to the car.

Looking forward to your update and safe travels.

e- mailed, Flo travel, (Liverpool executive travel services) they quoted me 58quid to Runcorn (21.5 miles)

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it could be that. Are you getting a UK sim while you are there?

thinking of it

 

[alan davies]

e- mailed, Flo travel, (Liverpool executive travel services) they quoted me 58quid to Runcorn (21.5 miles)

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e- mailed, Flo travel, (Liverpool executive travel services) they quoted me 58quid to Runcorn (21.5 miles)

Post automatically merged: Jun 24, 2024

thinking of it

think I can con one of my relies to take us! only there for 2 weeks then on to Canada

 

[VPS]

thinking of it

They are not expensive and easy to get

 

[VPS]

Im currently planning a trip, arriving at Manchester, and was planning on just booking a car to take us to Liverpool. After a long haul, I just want someone standing there with a sign, take the trolley and walks me to the car.

Looking forward to your update and safe travels.

I have a friend who lives near Manchester and gets a driver. If you decide to do it let me know and I can message him and ask if he has a recommendation.

Just btw - Manchester is worth a visit as well.