Silly question - how much for a taxi?

coldcanuck · 01-04-2007

I have heard you barter before getting into a taxi to take you anywhere. If we are about a 5 minute drive outside of Playa - how do we know how much to pay for a ride?

Oso de Yogui · 01-04-2007

Check out typ. taxi fares with your hotel's concierge/desk manager. Many places hand out info. on current fares to different locales. Just make sure to confirm with the driver what the fare will be before jumping into the taxi.

Babaloo · 01-04-2007

you don't barter
you pay the rate
no more

here is the rate sheet for in town fares (close to current)

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Originally Posted by Oso de Yogui

Just make sure to confirm with the driver what the fare will be before jumping into the taxi.

no need
just pay the correct fare
unless you don't know the correct fare
...and if'n you don't know the correct fare
i betcha pay too much

maestranba · 01-04-2007

It's good to know what the fare "should" be, then ask the driver before you get in how much it'll be to go to ... They should tell you the same price or you don't get in. Find another. They're all over the place!

vivamex · 01-04-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babaloo

you don't barter
you pay the rate
no more

here is the rate sheet for in town fares (close to current)

no need
just pay the correct fare
unless you don't know the correct fare
...and if'n you don't know the correct fare
i betcha pay too much

If the rate sheet is not current, it doesn't mean sh**t!!
Still doesn't help the newbies. Try to sound less quippy
& more helpful.

Tommygurl · 01-04-2007

Yes I think the in town rate went up to 15pesos...Keep in mind if you get the taxi from WalMart or Mega (maybe other "hotspots" too) they charge 20 pesos!

Best to ask the rate before you start!

Brent & Kim · 01-04-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivamex

If the rate sheet is not current, it doesn't mean sh**t!!
Still doesn't help the newbies. Try to sound less quippy
& more helpful.

Bitter?

Babaloo · 01-04-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivamex

If the rate sheet is not current, it doesn't mean sh**t!!
Still doesn't help the newbies. Try to sound less quippy
& more helpful.

it may be current
i can't attest to it
it's on this site
i trust it

and
you can now proceed to bite me

vivamex · 01-04-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babaloo

it may be current
i can't attest to it
it's on this site
i trust it

and
you can now proceed to bite me

Ok! You are cool! Why did you question it to begin with?

vivamex · 01-04-2007

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Originally Posted by Brent & Kim

Bitter?

About??

Brent & Kim · 01-04-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivamex

About??

Dont know, thats why im asking

mastequilapf · 01-04-2007

I agree with maenstranba-I don't think you necessarily barter for a ride so much as you just find out how much it'll cost and then agree on that based on "published" rates or rates that the hotel told you. (unless you're travelling a long distance or asking a cabbie to be your chauffeur for the day). If it seems to high, you can decline and then ask another cabbie.

Definitely ask at your hotel about the fares. You can also ask to see the rate card. Each cabbie should have one (that was our experience, at least). I know that the mapchick maps have general taxi fares printed on them.

Good luck!

vivamex · 01-04-2007

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Originally Posted by Brent & Kim

Dont know, thats why im asking

Are you bitter? I don't understand why you are asking if I am bitter.

Brent & Kim · 01-04-2007

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Originally Posted by vivamex

Are you bitter? I don't understand why you are asking if I am bitter.

nevermind, just an observation

Tommygurl · 01-04-2007

Kumbaya my lord......Kumbaya.....

Lets just go with nobody is bitter!!

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coldcanuck sandflea Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5	Silly question - how much for a taxi? I have heard you barter before getting into a taxi to take you anywhere. If we are about a 5 minute drive outside of Playa - how do we know how much to pay for a ride?

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01-04-2007	#2 (permalink)
Oso de Yogui way into it Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Land of Pleasant Living, Southern MD Posts: 188	Check out typ. taxi fares with your hotel's concierge/desk manager. Many places hand out info. on current fares to different locales. Just make sure to confirm with the driver what the fare will be before jumping into the taxi.

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maestranba añejo Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,688	It's good to know what the fare "should" be, then ask the driver before you get in how much it'll be to go to ... They should tell you the same price or you don't get in. Find another. They're all over the place!

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Tommygurl crab killer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: I am Canadian!! Posts: 14,126	Yes I think the in town rate went up to 15pesos...Keep in mind if you get the taxi from WalMart or Mega (maybe other "hotspots" too) they charge 20 pesos! Best to ask the rate before you start!

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mastequilapf Un Hombre Legendario Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,956	I agree with maenstranba-I don't think you necessarily barter for a ride so much as you just find out how much it'll cost and then agree on that based on "published" rates or rates that the hotel told you. (unless you're travelling a long distance or asking a cabbie to be your chauffeur for the day). If it seems to high, you can decline and then ask another cabbie. Definitely ask at your hotel about the fares. You can also ask to see the rate card. Each cabbie should have one (that was our experience, at least). I know that the mapchick maps have general taxi fares printed on them. Good luck!

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Tommygurl crab killer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: I am Canadian!! Posts: 14,126	Kumbaya my lord......Kumbaya..... Lets just go with nobody is bitter!!

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