South Africa: taxi from airport to hotel?
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South Africa: taxi from airport to hotel?
I´ll be travelling to South Africa soon and was wondering what the situation is with regards to taxis from the airport to the hotel:
a) CPT - V&A Waterfront
b) DUR - Fairmont Zimbali Resort
1) Is it safe to just pick any taxi waiting in front of the terminal or are "private"/scam taxis a big problem?
2) How much should I expect to pay for each of the above journeys (paying in South African Rand)?
3) I guess a 10% tip on the fare is appropiate, isn´t it?
Thanks a lot in advance!
a) CPT - V&A Waterfront
b) DUR - Fairmont Zimbali Resort
1) Is it safe to just pick any taxi waiting in front of the terminal or are "private"/scam taxis a big problem?
2) How much should I expect to pay for each of the above journeys (paying in South African Rand)?
3) I guess a 10% tip on the fare is appropiate, isn´t it?
Thanks a lot in advance!
#2
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Not what you are asking but I always prebook my transfers in CPT with
http://www.way2gotransfers.co.za/pricing.html
They have always been reliable (used 6 times) and are competitive with taxi fare ( I know a taxi was ZAR200 quite a few years ago and imagine it would be somewhat higher now)
http://www.way2gotransfers.co.za/pricing.html
They have always been reliable (used 6 times) and are competitive with taxi fare ( I know a taxi was ZAR200 quite a few years ago and imagine it would be somewhat higher now)
#3
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10+ Years Ago, on my first trip into SA (JNB) everyone (and I mean about a dozen ex-pats and SA folks) told me to SKIP the taxis (e.g. metered car taxi's not the minibuses). I've followed that advice ever since.
Minibuses . . . just don't. Don't ask.
Both hotels should be able to arrange a car to pick you up. 3544quebec's advice also works.
Tax Rates (Cape Town) - http://www.taxiprices.com/taxi-fares...th-africa.html
Minibuses . . . just don't. Don't ask.
Both hotels should be able to arrange a car to pick you up. 3544quebec's advice also works.
Tax Rates (Cape Town) - http://www.taxiprices.com/taxi-fares...th-africa.html
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10+ Years Ago, on my first trip into SA (JNB) everyone (and I mean about a dozen ex-pats and SA folks) told me to SKIP the taxis (e.g. metered car taxi's not the minibuses). I've followed that advice ever since.
Minibuses . . . just don't. Don't ask.
Both hotels should be able to arrange a car to pick you up. 3544quebec's advice also works.
Tax Rates (Cape Town) - http://www.taxiprices.com/taxi-fares...th-africa.html
Minibuses . . . just don't. Don't ask.
Both hotels should be able to arrange a car to pick you up. 3544quebec's advice also works.
Tax Rates (Cape Town) - http://www.taxiprices.com/taxi-fares...th-africa.html
I´ve heard about the mini buses and will avoid them at all costs.
Anyway, I usually find waiting for/meeting a driver is just a lot of hassle, so I tend to use taxis whenever possible, but of course if it´s really not recommendable I´ll reconsider that.
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I suppose the reverse - to wit having the hotel call you a cab to take you somewhere might be more reliable than just getting in the hack line at CPT upon arrival. Indeed, I did that many times FROM a number of Waterfront hotels without issue.
I've never had that problem in CPT Domestic or International arrivals finding a driver with my name on it. There's a lot of them there with signs plus tour group coordinators looking for their clients. But, as long as you keep your eyes open . . .. I've walked right past friends and family waiting for me but never a guy holding a sign with my name on it.