EZE Ground Transportation
Feb 13, 2008 | 10:03 am
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EZE Ground Transportation
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!
Feb 13, 2008 | 10:34 am
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It's been recommended in the past that visitors have taxis called instead of hailing them off the street.
At any rate, you may consider taking the Manuel Tienda Leon remise (used to be after you exit the customs area but before you emerge into the meet 'n greet area) which is a private car operated by a large transportation company. MTL also operates a shuttle bus to the city if you want to save a bit (ARS 35 vs. ARS 105).
http://www.tiendaleon.com/home/home.asp
At any rate, you may consider taking the Manuel Tienda Leon remise (used to be after you exit the customs area but before you emerge into the meet 'n greet area) which is a private car operated by a large transportation company. MTL also operates a shuttle bus to the city if you want to save a bit (ARS 35 vs. ARS 105).
http://www.tiendaleon.com/home/home.asp
Feb 13, 2008 | 10:59 am
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The roach from YVR 
is giving you excellent advice. While you could just use an authorized EZE taxi, the latest reports Ive read say that many of these cars are old and may not have A/C - so I think that using the private car (Remise) transfer from Manuel Tienda Leon is an excellent option. Prices are posted all over the place so you will have no issues with being overcharged.
Have a great trip !!!
is giving you excellent advice. While you could just use an authorized EZE taxi, the latest reports Ive read say that many of these cars are old and may not have A/C - so I think that using the private car (Remise) transfer from Manuel Tienda Leon is an excellent option. Prices are posted all over the place so you will have no issues with being overcharged.Have a great trip !!!
Feb 13, 2008 | 1:06 pm
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Dont forget to change your USDs at the Banco Nacion which is right outside the customs area and not with the crooks that have a flimsy booth in the baggage claim area.
Feb 13, 2008 | 1:11 pm
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The normal Taxi Ezeiza now charge 78 pesos from the airport, or 60 peso to the airport. About $25 US. You can always ask for a newer car, if the older ones bother you. I miss the old 50 peso to the city rate. 
http://www.taxiezeiza.com.ar/
http://www.taxiezeiza.com.ar/
Feb 13, 2008 | 1:27 pm
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The normal Taxi Ezeiza now charge 78 pesos from the airport, or 60 peso to the airport. About $25 US. You can always ask for a newer car, if the older ones bother you. I miss the old 50 peso to the city rate.
http://www.taxiezeiza.com.ar/
http://www.taxiezeiza.com.ar/
there is a both near the information stand outside of customs. they are pretty knowledgeable too.
have a great trip.
if you want some distraction, you can take the day trip or weekender on the ferry over to COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO in uruaguay...lovely little tourist city. there are a number of nice hotels. i found the city safe and just a lovely and peaceful place.
Feb 18, 2008 | 1:20 pm
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As the others have said, a private car is probably the best options. Immediately after you pass through customs there are booths for several car companies where you can pay in advance and then someone will help carry your luggage out to the car. The prices as are others have said, and as a woman traveling alone, you shouldn't worry taking one of these cars.
Feb 18, 2008 | 4:39 pm
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Wirelessly posted (Palm TX: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; PalmSource/Palm-D050; Blazer/4.3) 16;320x320)
Also, dont accept the car services offered to you by the guys standing outside the meet n' greet area. Even if they look legit and have an ID card or tag on their shirt/coat, stick with the services offered at the established booths.
Also, dont accept the car services offered to you by the guys standing outside the meet n' greet area. Even if they look legit and have an ID card or tag on their shirt/coat, stick with the services offered at the established booths.
Feb 18, 2008 | 10:59 pm
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Feb 19, 2008 | 3:17 am
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If your ATM card doesnt give you the amount of pesos you need, then use the Banco Nacion to exchange a few dollars.
Feb 19, 2008 | 6:53 am
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Thanks i'mlovin'it and Gaucho100K for the prompt replies. ^
We're going to be traveling for a little over a month so this information is very useful, since I'd prefer to use the ATM card and not to have to estimate and carry all the cash I might need to convert for our time in Argentina.
Cheers,
Fredd
We're going to be traveling for a little over a month so this information is very useful, since I'd prefer to use the ATM card and not to have to estimate and carry all the cash I might need to convert for our time in Argentina.
Cheers,
Fredd
Feb 19, 2008 | 7:31 am
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Fredd... in this case, I suggest you bring a reasonable amount of USDs (cash) and exchange them at the Bank... and then continue with your ATM card.
Feb 19, 2008 | 7:52 am
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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