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I know it's $12.00 from Airport to the gulch. But how much should a cabbie charge to drive you back? It should also be $12, right? On one trip I was charged $17 by a guy that should have been more of a friend(I used his several times on the trip). On another I was charged $12. Yesterday someone acted like I owed him $15 when we got to the airport even though I believe it was clearly said I would pay $12.

Is there a custom of charging more than $12 for the return trip to the airport?

Every time the hotel arranges a cab for me back to the airport, it has always been in the $15-$16 range.

Zebra

Always 12 bucks from the Presidente, although last trip I notice the sign in lobby said it's now 13.00.
I used a driver once of an amigo that shall remain nameless (Showerhead) and that bastard tried to charge me 25.00...

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I'll say it again... Cabbies will bleed you dry IF YOU LET THEM

Do not let them, Phuck them with exact change.

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Hanging in Laurelas with the Paisas

I only paid over $15 once and not by much, but it was during one of the protest blockades around SJ and he took me a round about route to get to the airport. He was on the cell the whole time to find out what routes were open. I was happy to get there via Heredia. I left very early and got a nice scenic trip.

I usually pay 5000col. to $12.My favorite driver charges 5000col. unless he has gone up with recent gas increases and is always early to pick me up, never tico time for airport runs.rbc100

I just went from the Prez to the airport yesterday and it was 12$ @ 5am if that makes any difference. I ended up giving him 15$ for the fun of it, and he seemed rather happy.

Call Taxi Aeropuerto...they will charge you the same rate ($12) for a return trip to the airport:




Blue Devil

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Blue Devil

Pura Vida...enjoying life to the fullest...

12 bucks, either way. If someone wants to charge you more, find another cabbie. (Similar to my tag line).

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You ALWAYS have an option ....... "NEXT" !!!

Remember, the meter is the driver's proof of fare and his protection, not yours. If the meter has no reading, your initial bargaining position is "I owe you nothing, sucker". To be ethical, remind him once or twice on the way to use the meter.