Taxis for 5 pax at SJO?
Jul 11, 2016, 1:40 am
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Taxis for 5 pax at SJO?
Photos on the SJO website appear to show larger taxis scattered through the official cab rank at the airport.
Is this the case, or should I be pre-booking if I want a car to take 5?
Thanks
Tony
Is this the case, or should I be pre-booking if I want a car to take 5?
Thanks
Tony
Jul 12, 2016, 9:34 pm
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No Worries,
There are minivans in the official taxi lineup. If none when you arrive, maybe a two minute wait until one arrives. The cost is almost the same as the regular taxis. Have Fun!
There are minivans in the official taxi lineup. If none when you arrive, maybe a two minute wait until one arrives. The cost is almost the same as the regular taxis. Have Fun!
Jul 13, 2016, 12:33 pm
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Am I right in thinking I need to visit the taxi desk in arrivals first?
Jul 18, 2016, 10:09 am
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Jul 18, 2016, 6:35 pm
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When you go outside after customs, you’ll walk down a short corridor with plexiglass on the right that separates you from all the people waiting to meet passengers. At the end of that walkway, you’ll see the taxi drivers. They wear light colored shirts and dark trousers. They’ll ask you if you need a taxi. Tell them that you have a party of five, and they’ll take you to a van, rather than a sedan.
Make sure everybody has their things gathered up and ready to go before you go outside. Not that it’s dangerous, but I know of a few cases where an arriving passenger has set something down outside and someone in the crowd has snatched it in the commotion.
Make sure everybody has their things gathered up and ready to go before you go outside. Not that it’s dangerous, but I know of a few cases where an arriving passenger has set something down outside and someone in the crowd has snatched it in the commotion.
Jul 21, 2016, 8:46 am
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SJOGuy thanks for that.
One more question - I assume we won't get a hard time from them for just going to the DoubleTree?
Thanks again
One more question - I assume we won't get a hard time from them for just going to the DoubleTree?
Thanks again
Jul 21, 2016, 8:06 pm
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They have a special line for close-in rides called "Extras". You may have to wait an extra 2-3 minutes. The whole thing from leaving customs to sitting in your van should not take more than 5 minutes.
I live less than a mile from the DoubleTree, and use the service about 3 times a month in regular cab and once a month in a larger vehicle when with family and luggage. It should cost you about 8000 colones or $16. I usually tip as they help with luggage.
I live less than a mile from the DoubleTree, and use the service about 3 times a month in regular cab and once a month in a larger vehicle when with family and luggage. It should cost you about 8000 colones or $16. I usually tip as they help with luggage.