Taxi Fares in Buenos Aires
Nov 21, 2011, 8:05 pm
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Taxi fares in BsAs will rise by 26% in November. The day rate will go from $0.58 to $0.73, and the night rate (22:00-6:00) from $0.69 to $0.87.
http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1407633-s...s-en-noviembre
http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1407633-s...s-en-noviembre
http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1424896-a...esde-el-martes
This is the 10th increase since 2003 (a 421% overall increase).
I post this information only to remind tourists that inflation in Argentina is very high, and that the taxi ride you took a few years ago will be a lot more expensive.
To keep honest drivers honest, try to pay with close to the exact fare. Tipping is not expected, although it's courteous to round up to the next peso.
Nov 24, 2011, 5:51 pm
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Mi querido Juan..... if you can match the AR$ vs. USD fx rate to the taxi fares (from 2003) and adjust the increase in rates in nominal USD then I will bestow a PhD in Economics from the University of Wikipedia next time you are in town..... 
(malbec prize is involved).....
(malbec prize is involved).....
Nov 25, 2011, 1:55 pm
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Mi querido Juan..... if you can match the AR$ vs. USD fx rate to the taxi fares (from 2003) and adjust the increase in rates in nominal USD then I will bestow a PhD in Economics from the University of Wikipedia next time you are in town.....
(malbec prize is involved).....
(malbec prize is involved).....
2003 Average AR$3 to US$1 (The year started at $3.20, then went below $3 much of the year, ending at $2.94)
Numbers are rounded.
$30 ride costs US$10
Late 2011
Same $30 ride will cost $126 - at $4.25, this is approx. US$30
At night (there was no night fare until recently), the same $30 ride will cost $156 - this is approx. US$37
So, more or less 300% inflation by day, 370% inflation by night.
Last edited by Eastbay1K; Nov 26, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Nov 25, 2011, 7:28 pm
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Nov 29, 2011, 9:32 pm
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Dec 4, 2011, 11:49 am
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^On this subject matter.... I need a baseball glove for Gauchito and one for meself..... will be in touch later...
Dec 4, 2011, 11:53 am
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It depends... what exactly would you be shopping for...? French perfume... very expensive. Leather.... not so expensive. Dress shoes.... not so expensive. Electronics.... outdated and quite expensive. Textiles in general... mostly expensive, unless you buy 2nd tier brands, quality is variable so be careful what you get. Wines... great values. Art... if you know your stuff, some great bargains to be had.
The devil is in the details. I suggest avoiding broad generalizations else you will be making more mistakes than if you dig a little deeper than the surface and do some research and homework.
The devil is in the details. I suggest avoiding broad generalizations else you will be making more mistakes than if you dig a little deeper than the surface and do some research and homework.
May 25, 2012, 7:13 am
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AEP to EZE
Will be coming back from IGR to AEP in a few days and need a cab/taxi from there to EZE. Any suggestions on what I can get at AEP and how much it would cost to do the transfer?
May 25, 2012, 9:42 am
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MTL has a bus service for $75. Their remise (taxi) service is $250. I'd imagine that other taxis are about $200.
If you have plenty of time, I believe the bus is direct airport -> airport, so once the bus leaves, it should be almost as fast as a taxi.
May 26, 2012, 4:32 am
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More increases in taxi fares due in July and October
May 26, 2012, 8:28 pm
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Travel time AEP to EZE
I am trying to figure out if I can take the later flight out of IGR to AEP. The potential new flight would land at 5:10 pm. My AA flight from EZE is at 9:25pm. I have heard of delayed plane flights in Argentina and then the travel time from AEP to EZE. Anyone got any recommendations?
My current flight gets into AEP at 1:10, I would have a good 8 hours to burn through, so trying to spend more time in IGR. Otherwise I may be tempted to La Cabrera run in between the flights (if I can figure out what to do with the luggage).
My current flight gets into AEP at 1:10, I would have a good 8 hours to burn through, so trying to spend more time in IGR. Otherwise I may be tempted to La Cabrera run in between the flights (if I can figure out what to do with the luggage).
May 27, 2012, 3:29 am
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I am trying to figure out if I can take the later flight out of IGR to AEP. The potential new flight would land at 5:10 pm. My AA flight from EZE is at 9:25pm. I have heard of delayed plane flights in Argentina and then the travel time from AEP to EZE. Anyone got any recommendations?
My current flight gets into AEP at 1:10, I would have a good 8 hours to burn through, so trying to spend more time in IGR. Otherwise I may be tempted to La Cabrera run in between the flights (if I can figure out what to do with the luggage).
My current flight gets into AEP at 1:10, I would have a good 8 hours to burn through, so trying to spend more time in IGR. Otherwise I may be tempted to La Cabrera run in between the flights (if I can figure out what to do with the luggage).
Personally I'd get the earlier flight especially if you are travelling on separate tickets but that's just me. At the end of the day only you can decide if you're willing to take the risk of possibly missing your AA flight to JFK
May 27, 2012, 7:47 am
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May 27, 2012, 5:49 pm
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So I shall stick with the earlier flight (plus i have pretty much taken every angle of the falls by now). Now to effectively use my time in BA I am hope to go for a quick Bife run at La Cabrera. I think I saw a storage place at AEP - has anyone used these before? Secondly, anyone think my food run is a bad idea?
Thanks.
Ps: Mod i realize this is a side diversion of the thread but figured the storage question still keeps it here
. Muchos Gracias.
Thanks.
Ps: Mod i realize this is a side diversion of the thread but figured the storage question still keeps it here
. Muchos Gracias.
May 28, 2012, 8:07 pm
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Had a great experience with taxiezeiza yesterday. Fare from EZE to San Telmo was AR$198 (versus AR$150 in September 
). While paying for our trip downtown, I went ahead and setup/prepaid a return to EZE from the Hilton at 6PM (easy access to autopista*) for AR$160. Driver was waiting for us and ready to go as we walked up at 6 on the dot. Vehicles in both directions were like brand new and we were at EZE in just over 30 minutes but this was a Sunday evening.
*I'm done with trying to catch a cab from Palermo to EZE. Too many stoplights and the drivers never seem to know how to get to the autopista.
ETA:they only take cash...only drawback.
). While paying for our trip downtown, I went ahead and setup/prepaid a return to EZE from the Hilton at 6PM (easy access to autopista*) for AR$160. Driver was waiting for us and ready to go as we walked up at 6 on the dot. Vehicles in both directions were like brand new and we were at EZE in just over 30 minutes but this was a Sunday evening. *I'm done with trying to catch a cab from Palermo to EZE. Too many stoplights and the drivers never seem to know how to get to the autopista.
ETA:they only take cash...only drawback.