Saving J1ers time & money in San Diego since 2004!

Our Premium Members get $622 of services for only $199!

J1 Premium Memberships include: Free Airport Pickup from San Diego International Airport to your central San Diego hostel or hotel average cost USD$27 Free first night stay, shared accommodation in a San Diego hostel or hotel. average cost USD$31 Free first month mobile phone, 50% off handset, 40% savings on monthly service over 4 months, save USD$252 Free trip to the Irish Outreach Center average cost USD$21 20% off all JohnnyCab transportation over 4 months, save USD$96 20% off JohnnyCab for visiting family over 1 week, save USD$35 Free trip to emergency services average cost USD$31 Free resume prep, interview coaching and job advice. market rate USD$69 JohnnyCab Buyback Plan when its time to go home. est. cash back USD$60

Get $622 USD of essential services for only $199 USD

SAVE $423 USD !

Got questions? Call us up at 619-275-5500- we're here for you 24/7!

Our Basic Members get $348 of services for only $99!

J1 Basic Memberships include: Free Airport Pickup from San Diego International Airport to your central San Diego hostel or hotel average cost USD$27 Free first month mobile phone, 50% off handset, 40% savings on monthly service over 4 months, save USD$252 Free trip to the Irish Outreach Center average cost USD$21 10% off all JohnnyCab transportation over 4 months, save USD$48

Get $348 USD of essential services for only $99 USD

SAVE $249 USD !

Got questions? Call us up at 619-275-5500- we're here for you 24/7!

The story behind Johnny's J1 Membership Programs

Since driving his first J1 student client back in 2004, JohnnyCab has wanted to go beyond providing his exceptional service at a discounted price to J1 students.

As a specialist in customized airport runs, concerts, pub runs and tourist transportation services at hotels and hostels, Johnny saw J1ers paying too much for their fun or getting a buzz-killing runaround because they didn't know the real score and because they didn't know their real options when it comes to navigating San Diego and southern California.

"We're real locals and we LOVE San Diego.
We know the back routes, the low down, the hipster joints, the hot events and cool places--
we hook you up."

That's Johnny, a real guy named John Hamersma who runs JohnnyCab and has always given solid advice and premium service to his clients, tourist or local, student or professional. Listen to what one of Johnny's fans has to say about it.

"Just wanted to update my 5 star review on these guys. Once again called Johnny Cab up for service just last weekend. The cab arrived on time as promised at 7:30 on the dot. I really mean that too, when are driver called to let us know that we have arrived I looked at my watch (7:30 PM).

WOW. Again we were picked up in a white Lincoln Town Car, so spacious and comfortable. The driver was really nice and knew exactly where to go (never asked us once for directions like cabbies from other companies have in the past). We arrived at our destination not only on time but early. He wished us a good evening and we went on to have a excellent night."

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Every year, some J1 students from Ireland get burned on transportation costs, security deposits, mobile phone minutes or worse.

Over the last five years, not only has Johnny come up with creative ways to provide J1 students affordable transportation services to all the important destinations in southern California from the Tijuana border to Disney, Los Angeles and even Las Vegas, but he's also racked up the best local recommendations to for his J1 clients, too.

"I hate seeing kids getting effed over
when they're here in San Diego!"

Johnny took his observations and the stories of J1 students who have gone before you to his networks of local business people to assemble a package of services that will save you money, time and headache by preventing the most common San Diego J1 student hassles in a simple, comfortable format.

So here are the Basics of J1 Memebrship:

• We'll meet you at the airport or train station when you arrive here in San Diego. Don't worry, not only are we expecting you, this ride is on us.


• On the way to the hostel, let your friends that you've arrived on your pre-arranged mobile phone. Ready to use when you arrive, Johnny found you a phone program with no credit check, no contract, unlimited US calling, unlimited international text and the first month of service free.

"Seriously, this phone deal alone would have saved some kids three hundred bucks last summer."

• When you're ready, we'll take you to the Irish Outreach Center for the first time on our dime. Its the place to start when it comes to your SSN and other work papers, accommodation, job referrals and trustworthy advice and advocacy if you're have a dispute.


• After you've got your basics dialed in, enjoy a 10% discount off all JohnnyCab transportation services for the rest of your stay in San Diego.

"Our typical J1 client last summer spent almost 500 USD on transportation over the summer, so there's another hundred bucks you save."

Get $348 USD of essential services for only $99 USD
with your JohnnyCab J1 Basic Membership!

SAVE $249 USD !

Got questions? Call us up at 619-275-5500- we're here for you 24/7!

Johnny thought of other stuff to make life easier on J1 students coming to San Diego, too, so we added it all into the Johnny Cab J1 Premium Membership:

• Let us take your bags so you can relax on the way to your guaranteed first night stay at one of our recommended hostels or hotels. Its shared accommodation, but we pick up your first night stay as well.


• Take another 10% discount off all JohnnyCab transportation services for the rest of your stay in San Diego, for a total of 20% off every ride!


• Non J1 family coming to visit you in San Diego? They get the same 20% discount off all JohnnyCab transportation services during their stay.


• When its time to pay for your own fun, Johnny can help you find a job. We offer a coaching session on positioning yourself for a good San Diego job. Convert your CV to an American "resume", practice your interview delivery, and get pointed in the right direction or to the right people in San Diego.


• We hope you never need this, but we are always here if you need a trip to emergency services any time of day or night. Every J1 member gets one free trip to the emergency room if they ever need it.


• For the rest of your stay, you'll have Johnny's concierge-style services at your fingertips for help with advice, arrangements and adventures. Want to go to Disneyland with your friends? Looking for real Mexican food? Want to plan a private party? Having a private emergency?

We're here 24 hours a day for our J1 Student Members, whatever you need to know, and wherever you need to go while you're here in San Diego.

"So relax, go wild. Have fun in the sun.
You’ve found a friend in JohnnyCab."

Get $622 USD of essential services for only $199 USD
with your JohnnyCab J1 Premium Membership!

SAVE $423 USD !

Got questions? Call us up at 619-275-5500- we're here for you 24/7!

"Johnny is always accurate with his estimates of wait time and charges very fair prices. He gives discounts for all service industry (including salon staff, DJs, etc..) people so that is awesome too.

Seriously- I highly recommend this guy. He has lived in SD forever and has told us about a lot of cool spots around the city before we go to shows or games."

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"I did the math on this to save you money,
but I thought it up so you can get more out of San Diego."

"While in San Diego for the week I used Johnny Cab Reservations three different times. What a great experience, sure made my Easter vacation trouble free. Don't hesitate to call these guys. No unnecessary miles just a straight shot to my destinations each time. Well dressed, really nice clean car. Thanks you guys I will be back."

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"I said priceless, I mean priceless.
No one else in town will take care of you like we do."

"If yelp offed a 6 star rating I'd give it to Johnny Cab. I friend of mine gave me the number a year ago & I use them whenever possible. I live downtown & getting a cab can be a pain especially on Friday and Saturday nights, These guys are insane fast and cool. I was even picked up in La Jolla on a Friday night & they made it there in 15 minutes flat, my friends & I were amazed. They came in a town car, so you are rolling in style."

read more about Johnny on Yelp!

Get $622 USD of essential services for only $199 USD
with your JohnnyCab J1 Premium Membership!

SAVE $423 USD !

Get $348 USD of essential services for only $99 USD
with your JohnnyCab J1 Basic Membership!

SAVE $249 USD !

Got questions? Call us up at 619-275-5500- we're here for you 24/7!