EZE Ground Transportation
Feb 19, 2008 | 8:49 am
#16
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Thanks again Gaucho100K. ^
As you can understand, I don't like to carry a lot of cash but based on your advice I'll stop at the bank on the way out of town and pick up a few hundred dollars over and above what we're planning to carry for "contingencies" to exchange at the Banco de Nation.
I've now read your earlier thread about the "other guys" as well so I think we're more prepared for exchanging currency than we would have been otherwise.
Cheers,
Fredd
As you can understand, I don't like to carry a lot of cash but based on your advice I'll stop at the bank on the way out of town and pick up a few hundred dollars over and above what we're planning to carry for "contingencies" to exchange at the Banco de Nation.
I've now read your earlier thread about the "other guys" as well so I think we're more prepared for exchanging currency than we would have been otherwise.
Cheers,
Fredd
When getting cash, try to always get some small demoniations. Many taxis, stores, etc. will not or can not cash 100 peso notes ($33). I always try to pay with a bit more than the price so I can get small notes/coins -- ie. buy a 4 peso item with a 10 peso coin and get 6 back. So if at a bank, etc., try to get ten 10 pesos vs. one 100.
Also you can usually use a credit card at most restaurants, stores, etc -- which may be a bit more expensive with fees, but easier and conserves your cash when you start to run low.
Mar 7, 2008 | 6:32 am
#17
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I apologize if this has been asked elsewhere, but I could not find it in this forum. I wanted to ask if an American woman would be generally safe taking a taxi from EZE to a hotel on Florida? Also, should the fare be about USD $35? Are taxis metered or are you supposed to negotiate the fare before leaving? Thank you in advance for any advice!
He charges $25 which is a bit cheaper than the airport prices for cabs (and IIRC slightly higher than a the price of hailing a cab downtown), but you would have someone specific (and reputable) picking you up who speaks English.
Edited to add: He rocks. I'd recommend him without hesitation.
Last edited by VPescado; Aug 30, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Aug 30, 2008 | 7:28 pm
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On my return to EZE from the Microcenter area, if I take a taxi, will I be charged a flat rate or a metered rate? From what I have read it doesn't sound like the taxi on the return is much more expensive that the Manuel Tienda Leon bus plus a taxi to the bus station. Is there any particular taxi service I should call?
Aug 30, 2008 | 7:37 pm
#19
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Generally Taxi Drivers will quote you a flat rate. Feel free to bargain them down a bit, the initial price is usually a bit soft. And based on the handful of cabbies that ask if i need a ride to the airport in my random contact with them, it seems like they view it as a very desirable fare to get.
I did use Dante for my transfer from EZE (see above). He charges USD25 in either direction and I was favorably impressed. He was where he said that he would be. He speaks excellent English and is a good conversationalist - and he is funny. He also waited with me at my apartment until the agent showed up to meet me with the key - I appreciated that . . .although everything was fine I feel like he would have made sure that I wasn't left wandering the streets with my luggage.
I did use Dante for my transfer from EZE (see above). He charges USD25 in either direction and I was favorably impressed. He was where he said that he would be. He speaks excellent English and is a good conversationalist - and he is funny. He also waited with me at my apartment until the agent showed up to meet me with the key - I appreciated that . . .although everything was fine I feel like he would have made sure that I wasn't left wandering the streets with my luggage.