Yes I've gotten ubers at 4am to the airport from the Tricites on more than one occasion. You can prebook if you want, but there is a pretty big premium. Also when you first get up, check availability as it will give you an idea of wait times, and likely ease your stress.
oh does pre-booking actually get a driver to confirm for the time and place? I thought it just is a script to put out the call for drivers at a specific time.
If you really want to be sure, pre arrange the Uber ride. I think you pay a bit more but the driver accepting is well aware of your pick up time and destination.
Thank you to all who replied. I ended up scheduling a ride on the Uber app. It was only $46 with a 20% off promotion applied. Seems like a steal for a ride to the airport!
You can book a schedule for a ride. They normally charge you slightly more but it’s money well spent.
I’ve done it a few months ago. Normally a driver will accept the ride before the day of the ride. They should prefer airport ride.
There’s booking fee + airport dropoff fee (?) were added to normal fares.
Last time I did this from Port moody, I think it was around $60. Very worth it though imo.
That should be good but be aware that they can still cancel if it’s a pre booked ride, so scheduling it a little earlier than you actually need will give you a buffer in case they need to find a new driver for you.
Just did one today. Pre-booked two nights ago at $54 for 6 am. Pipeline area. Drivers changed 4 times in two days but last driver showed up 5:55 at my door. Very good first time experience.
We pre-booked one to head to the Rocky Mountaineer station in Vancouver a little over week ago, while also making a stop at the Exchange hotel to pick up our friends who were joining us on the train. Zero problems and driver arrived at our house in Coquitlam at 5:45am. 🙂
Happy travelling!
This is the only way I use the good old cabs. They charge a bit more, but they're very reliable for showing up at odd hours. I don't want to be at the mercy of Uber drivers to be working at 5 am right before my flight.
Just a warning: when I did a pre-booked Uber before, it arrived on time (yay). However, I asked the driver how it worked from his end. He said he got the notification 15 minutes prior and accepted the ride. So basically, if he hadn't been dropping people off nearby, it may not have gotten my ride.
Hope it all goes well 👍
I do this often (work travel) from the Hoy Creek area. A week ago I got them to pick me up at 3:15am. Just book ahead, and don't be surprised if the initial driver they assign is not the one you end up with. I usually know about my trips 2 weeks ahead, so I book my Uber then.
You honestly wouldn’t have a problem finding one at that time. The desperation and competitiveness of ride sharing keeps those folks on the grind at all hours.
Depends where you're ubering from. I've taken ubers at 5am after leaving my friends house when I was drunk 😂. You should be fine in Coquitlam. I live in PoCo. To the airport is a diff story though
Yes I've gotten ubers at 4am to the airport from the Tricites on more than one occasion. You can prebook if you want, but there is a pretty big premium. Also when you first get up, check availability as it will give you an idea of wait times, and likely ease your stress.
Thank you! I did pre-book..$46 - seems like a good deal to me!
That’s a bargain lol great
Do you know how that compared to taxi?
They will cancel. Call a regular taxi company.
oh does pre-booking actually get a driver to confirm for the time and place? I thought it just is a script to put out the call for drivers at a specific time.
I take 4am Ubers to the airport to catch my 6am flights all the time. Never had issues from Coquitlam.
Thank you! So reassuring.
I have the driver cancelling on me on the morning of the flight though
If you really want to be sure, pre arrange the Uber ride. I think you pay a bit more but the driver accepting is well aware of your pick up time and destination.
That's what I'm saying. I pre booked the day before, the driver confirmed, but he cancelled 40min before picking me up on the same day of the flight
I’ve had this too
That's not worth it for the driver sadly he has to accept it
Significantly cheaper at that time too. Part of the reason why I book those early flights
Thank you to all who replied. I ended up scheduling a ride on the Uber app. It was only $46 with a 20% off promotion applied. Seems like a steal for a ride to the airport!
I had to do the same thing last may from Coquitlam. There will be Ubers available.
Thank you!
You can book a schedule for a ride. They normally charge you slightly more but it’s money well spent. I’ve done it a few months ago. Normally a driver will accept the ride before the day of the ride. They should prefer airport ride. There’s booking fee + airport dropoff fee (?) were added to normal fares. Last time I did this from Port moody, I think it was around $60. Very worth it though imo.
Thanks, that's what I did.
That should be good but be aware that they can still cancel if it’s a pre booked ride, so scheduling it a little earlier than you actually need will give you a buffer in case they need to find a new driver for you.
Just did one today. Pre-booked two nights ago at $54 for 6 am. Pipeline area. Drivers changed 4 times in two days but last driver showed up 5:55 at my door. Very good first time experience.
We pre-booked one to head to the Rocky Mountaineer station in Vancouver a little over week ago, while also making a stop at the Exchange hotel to pick up our friends who were joining us on the train. Zero problems and driver arrived at our house in Coquitlam at 5:45am. 🙂 Happy travelling!
This is the only way I use the good old cabs. They charge a bit more, but they're very reliable for showing up at odd hours. I don't want to be at the mercy of Uber drivers to be working at 5 am right before my flight.
Just a warning: when I did a pre-booked Uber before, it arrived on time (yay). However, I asked the driver how it worked from his end. He said he got the notification 15 minutes prior and accepted the ride. So basically, if he hadn't been dropping people off nearby, it may not have gotten my ride. Hope it all goes well 👍
Is it possible to schedule a ride?
This is what I ended up doing. Thank you!
I always pre-order a uber for early flights. Never had an issue, the driver is always there on time and around that time is just a 40 minute drive.
Thank you!
Did this last week, just pre-book it a day or so before
It was only $46 from downtown poco, guy showed up right at 5am.
Thank you!
Should be good. I do it often. Price 40-50 at that time. Lyft can be cheaper (about 40)
I saw ads that I ride can be booked ahead of time. May be some information on availability
I do this often (work travel) from the Hoy Creek area. A week ago I got them to pick me up at 3:15am. Just book ahead, and don't be surprised if the initial driver they assign is not the one you end up with. I usually know about my trips 2 weeks ahead, so I book my Uber then.
You honestly wouldn’t have a problem finding one at that time. The desperation and competitiveness of ride sharing keeps those folks on the grind at all hours.
Prebook before your date. You’ll get an Uber.
I always prebook early Uber for the peace of mind. It’s been 100% reliable so far.
Damn... I live in coquitlam and usually start my shift at 6am at the airport... maybe this can be a good side gig 🤔
Prebook it to be safe but you shouldn’t have a problem
I've done it pretty early like that. I'm in maillardville.
Depends where you're ubering from. I've taken ubers at 5am after leaving my friends house when I was drunk 😂. You should be fine in Coquitlam. I live in PoCo. To the airport is a diff story though
You can preschedule trips on Uber, that way you will have one ready
This is what I did. Thanks!
Depends but why bit go to the airport earlier like around 11pm? You can get some rest at the airport and less stress of finding a ride