Once again I am trying to see what helpful tips we can give first time travelers to the DR. This time I'd like some feedback on taking a taxi in the DR. For those of you who live in different parts of the country tell us where you live and some of the rates for riding around your particular cities. If you have taken a cab from any airport let us know your final destination and how much it cost you. And if you know cab fares please tell us rates , route and details.
Here is an example. I live in Santo Domingo. If I want go anywhere inside the National District it will cost me about RD$140. If I go to "Aquel lado" or towards Autopista Duarte a cab will cost me around RD$160-RD$170. Mind you, this is if I call the cab from the center of the city. If I call the cab from let's say Carrefour towards the center of the city the cab will cost me RD$140-RD$150. This however will depend on the cab company.
I do remember 3 weeks ago a cabby tried to charge me RD$500 for this very same route, D.N. to Carrefour. It was late and I didn't want to drive. As I clenched my fist ready to punch the guy in the back of the head I decided not to and negotiated down to RD$150. TJ was with me though he couldnt believe that the guy would dare be so wild about his price.
In the end knowing the price of the route and how to negotiate allowed me to negotiate a reasonable price. So with the hope of helping first time visitors not to get ripped off, please help compile a good list.
Cheers,
Mr. Lu (a.k.a. Mr. Gerbil)
Here is an example. I live in Santo Domingo. If I want go anywhere inside the National District it will cost me about RD$140. If I go to "Aquel lado" or towards Autopista Duarte a cab will cost me around RD$160-RD$170. Mind you, this is if I call the cab from the center of the city. If I call the cab from let's say Carrefour towards the center of the city the cab will cost me RD$140-RD$150. This however will depend on the cab company.
I do remember 3 weeks ago a cabby tried to charge me RD$500 for this very same route, D.N. to Carrefour. It was late and I didn't want to drive. As I clenched my fist ready to punch the guy in the back of the head I decided not to and negotiated down to RD$150. TJ was with me though he couldnt believe that the guy would dare be so wild about his price.
In the end knowing the price of the route and how to negotiate allowed me to negotiate a reasonable price. So with the hope of helping first time visitors not to get ripped off, please help compile a good list.
Cheers,
Mr. Lu (a.k.a. Mr. Gerbil)