Originally Posted by
Eugeniusz Bodo
Don't pay with credit card under any circumstances. They bank will charge you the official exchange rate!i I always step outside and get the best deal from competing drivers. They will be also happy to take a payment in dollars. Tell them your return date/time, ask for business card/cell number and claim additional discount for both ways with the same driver. In practical terms, you will not be returning to the airport with the same driver but they will connect with local buddy who will pick you up from the hotel right on time and charge less as agreed upon arrival. Tested numerous times! Have no fear my friend, thousands of people do it everyday!^
The "official exchange rate" has been substantially similar to the Blue rate for over a year. I "have no fear" (and in fact, have a regular driver that I use), but for a typical tourist, I recommend that people take a vehicle that (1) can be tracked in case anything irregular occurs (including forgetting something in the vehicle), (2) will take the most efficient route, even if it incurs tolls, and (3) will keep you out of the bad areas (which could occur during highway toll-avoidance).