cheapest/safest taxi to Zona Colonial and back to LasAmericas?

hal1050

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Here's what I need to figure out:

1. Best/cheapest way to get a taxi early afternoon weekday from arrival at Las Americas to go into Zona Colonial. I've read that better rates are available if you book in advance but HOW do you do that -- is there a booking site to arrange that? Is it really any cheaper than just looking for the designated pick-up point for taxis when I arrive and just taking one right there?

2. Going back to Las Americas, how do I get from Quality Santo Domigo hotel by taxi, is it cheaper to call ahead again or just ask the front desk to get one for me when I'm ready to go?

If anyone can recommend any websites for booking either taxis or shuttles into Santo Domingo I'd appreciate it.

Why don't hotels in this country have free shuttles??...Or why is there nothing like Supershuttle in the States which is cheaper still than cabs?
 

bigbird

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Here are two links where you can book your airport transfer. The going rate is $30-40 USD. With the rise is gas prices I would email to verify.

http://www.taxidominicano.com/pages/services.html

http://www.taxirs.homestead.com/Rates.html

The last I remember reading the going rate for an airport taxi to Zona Colonial is $30-35 USD.

There were posts in the past explaining that the airport taxis have a strong union and will not allow other taxis, shuttle buses, etc. on airport property. Someone please chime in if any of the above info in incorrect.