Taxi ride POP airport to Playa Dorada

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patricia

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Hello, I am sure there is a post on this already but I can't seem to find it. Can someon tell me how much I should be paying for a cab ride from the airport to the hotel in the playa dorada area

Also, what is the current exchange rate for US and Cdn dollars as of Aug. 9

Appreciate all who respond.

Have a great day
 
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canadian bob

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Patricia, You should be able to take the free Hotel bus to Playa Dorada if you are staying there. The appropriate buses line up at the airport exit. Have a great vacation! Canadian Bob
 
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planner

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Bob, those buses are provided by the Tour Operators not the hotels. Free is only available if you booked thru those tour operators.......
 
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Beads

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Conchman said:
Always ask the taxi how much to the destination BEFORE you get into the car - this avoids many problems of potential overcharging.
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This is VERY IMPORTANT advise. Remember it not just at the airport. Also if you want to negotiate some cheaper fares just go to the departures area and catch a carro publico and ask him to take you when hes dropping someone off. Its a short distance so it could save you a few dollars. The distance from POP to Playa Dorado is only about 15 minutes. I wouldnt expect to pay more than $25
 
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Ken

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US$25 is the posted price to Playa Dorada from the airport. Do not feel you must tip the cab driver. There is enough money in the posted price to cover a tip, in my opinion.

I live here and I never tip an airport taxi driver. That is only something that is done by foreign visitors.
 
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tflea

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Read the Price Board

79 destinations are posted on two large Taxi Price Boards outside customs.
Tips are discretionary. Be safe, take a taxi only from drivers with light yellow shirts, the 'uniforms' of Sosua Cabarete taxi union. Anyone else is a pirate and not worth your while....or worse. Pirates abound but don't use 'em no matter what price they tell you. It only takes $$ from the legit guys and if they keep getting ripped off by the pirates, fares will only go up eventually to cover their lost income.
 
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