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Getting from Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Shanghai Cruise Terminal

There are multiple options to get from the Pudong International Airport (PVG) to the Shanghai cruise ship terminal. These include cruise line bus transer, private shuttle bus, private town car, taxi, and car rental. Below are the costs of the various modes of transportation between Shanghai cruise ship terminal and the Pudong International Airport (PVG), and some helpful advice for your consideration about each option. Check out all the transportation options -- you might be surprised about which mode of transport between the Shanghai cruise ship terminal and Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the best value. Money exchange rates between USD and CNY will vary. 

Taking a Taxi Cab between Shanghai Cruise Ship Terminal and Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Taking a taxi cab between the Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai cruise ship terminal should run from 150 to 180 CNY (about 23 to 28 USD) for a cab. Taxi services are a reliable, efficient form of transportation in Shanghai, but here are a few tips that will definitely help:
  • Every kilometer after 10 currently costs 3.6 CNY (.54 USD)
  • Best and most reliable cabs are going to be gold or turquoise in color.
  • Cab drivers in Shanghai are usually reliable, but the language barriers can pose problems. Have a means of communicating your destination clearly, such as a map.
  • For an idea of your driver's experience, which does help assure less errors and possible increases in cost, look at your driver's taxi ID card. There are two things to remember... The number of stars you see on your driver's taxi ID card equate experience. Also, the longer the taxi ID number, the newer the driver.

Taking the Cruise Line transfer between Shanghai Cruise Ship Terminal and  International Airport

A benefit of cruise line transfers is that they watch your flight for delays. Within reason, they may delay the departure of the ship if your flight is late.

Taking a Shared Private Shuttle between Shanghai Cruise Ship Terminal and Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Generally, shared private shuttles (i.e.: Super Shuttle) between between the Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai cruise ship terminal are only economical (versus the cruise-line provided transportation) if you have a larger group. You can reserve for a van for 8 people for $100 USD, and they will take you directly to the port.

Taking a Rental Car between Shanghai Cruise Ship Terminal and Pudong International Airport (PVG)

There are many rental car companies with locations at the airport and near the Shanghai cruise terminal. You can get a rental car between the Shanghai Cruise Ship Terminal and Pudong International Airport (PVG) for 800 CNY (121 USD).

Taking a Town Car between Shanghai Cruise Ship Terminal and Pudong International Airport (PVG)

A chauffeur-driven town car between Shanghai cruise ship terminal and Pudong International Airport (PVG) can be stress-free option, and actually quite reasonable for larger groups! You do ride in a nicer vehicle and don't have to bother with waiting for other people to board. For 4 people going between the airport and cruise ship terminal, this is as economical per person as the taxi option. Larger vechicles are available for an additional charge for larger parties. Again, we suggest reserving your town car well in advance!

  



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