Prepaid cab from IGI Airport

rhill1 · May 25th, 2008, 13:45

is it easy to find the pre-paid taxi rank at the airport? Delhi in 30 days.........

PeakXV · May 25th, 2008, 21:43

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Originally Posted by rhill1

is it easy to find the pre-paid taxi rank at the airport? Delhi in 30 days.........

The 'Delhi Traffic Police' pre-paid taxi stand is out the arrivals door to the right. On the way, you may well be solicited by 'others' who will vie for your business & rightfully claim pre-paid taxi services .... but the DTP pre-paid will most likely give you the fairest fare.

machadinha · May 25th, 2008, 22:12

... And as another poster recently reminded us, be sure to change/withdraw your money inside the airport first before stepping out (there's a fee to be paid if you want to get back in. In Rupees.)

rhill1 · Jun 3rd, 2008, 06:45

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Originally Posted by PeakXV

The 'Delhi Traffic Police' pre-paid taxi stand is out the arrivals door to the right. On the way, you may well be solicited by 'others' who will vie for your business & rightfully claim pre-paid taxi services .... but the DTP pre-paid will most likely give you the fairest fare.

are there many 'good' taxis there at the pre-paid at around 3.00am??

talk about an adventure!!!!!!!!!!! 24 days untin my experience of New Delhi...can't wait....

machadinha · Jun 3rd, 2008, 09:35

I'm sure that at times of incoming flights they'll be there yes. It's just business to them, right.

Have a swell trip

rhill1 · Jun 3rd, 2008, 09:45

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Originally Posted by machadinha

I'm sure that at times of incoming flights they'll be there yes. It's just business to them, right.

Have a swell trip

cheers!!!!

novice1000 · Jul 28th, 2008, 16:37

HI Guys,

Is Rs700 too much from the airport to Pearl Plaza, Rajguru Rd, North Delhi? Thats what they charge for airport pickup...

LP says its 16km from the airport.

Thanks

shashank.aggarwal · Jul 28th, 2008, 17:09

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Originally Posted by novice1000

HI Guys,

Is Rs700 too much from the airport to Pearl Plaza, Rajguru Rd, North Delhi? Thats what they charge for airport pickup...

LP says its 16km from the airport.

Thanks

If are comparing it to the pre paid cabs available at the airport, then yes Rs.700 is too much for any part of Delhi,

puchoo · Jul 28th, 2008, 18:06

Its too much , but if its a hotel car it will always be more expensive than a taxi.

moajiz · Jul 30th, 2008, 23:48

If in delhi why not get the CAB's by easycab or dialacab or some other.

They have very decent drivers and you get the CAB in about 1/2 an hour to one hour at max.

The cost is 15Rs per KM which is three times the auto but the cars are air conditioned and neat and clean.

bostonindian · Sep 25th, 2008, 08:51

Hi,
I was just wondering how much the taxi fare from the International Airport to the Escorts Hospital area (Okhla Phase III) would be!

The 'hotel driver' option is going to cost me Rs. 1000+ and I thought it was a bit too much!

Thanks.

zoltan · Sep 25th, 2008, 11:02

Hi bostonindian,

Using my favourite site www.mapmyindia.com, it shows up as around 25km from the international airport to the area you want to go to.

The Rs.1000 is way too much. Am I right in guessing that you're staying i a star-rated hotel ?

Just go for a pre-paid taxi (use the Delhi police booth) and it will be signficantly cheaper.

Cheers
Zoltan

puchoo · Sep 25th, 2008, 12:20

1000 is way too much , should be in the region of 300-450 in my opinion

shashank.aggarwal · Sep 25th, 2008, 12:40

a prepaid Taxi would be Rs.200 to 250.

bostonindian · Sep 25th, 2008, 22:29

Thanks everyone. After hearing the amount, I HAD pretty much made up my mind to take a prepaid taxi from the airport!
You folks confirmed my decision.
Zoltan, I'm not sure what the definition of a star rated hotel is. They advertise it as a boutique hote and it has good reviews on TripAdvisor (which I hope is still a good representation of actual tourist experiences :-)

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machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 11,445	... And as another poster recently reminded us, be sure to change/withdraw your money inside the airport first before stepping out (there's a fee to be paid if you want to get back in. In Rupees.) __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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puchoo Forum Leader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 4,510	Its too much , but if its a hotel car it will always be more expensive than a taxi. __________________ Cheers! Sidharth Indiamike Mod team............the new kid on the block! puchoo.wordpress.com

Sep 25th, 2008, 08:51	#86
bostonindian Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 34	Taxi fare from International Airport to Amber hotel Hi, I was just wondering how much the taxi fare from the International Airport to the Escorts Hospital area (Okhla Phase III) would be! The 'hotel driver' option is going to cost me Rs. 1000+ and I thought it was a bit too much! Thanks. Last edited by Dilliwala : Nov 18th, 2008 at 19:48. Reason: merged thread

Sep 25th, 2008, 11:02	#87
zoltan Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 869	Hi bostonindian, Using my favourite site www.mapmyindia.com, it shows up as around 25km from the international airport to the area you want to go to. The Rs.1000 is way too much. Am I right in guessing that you're staying i a star-rated hotel ? Just go for a pre-paid taxi (use the Delhi police booth) and it will be signficantly cheaper. Cheers Zoltan __________________ India (and other) photos click here

Jun 3rd, 2008, 09:35	#80
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 11,445	I'm sure that at times of incoming flights they'll be there yes. It's just business to them, right. Have a swell trip

Jul 28th, 2008, 16:37	#82
novice1000 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 12	HI Guys, Is Rs700 too much from the airport to Pearl Plaza, Rajguru Rd, North Delhi? Thats what they charge for airport pickup... LP says its 16km from the airport. Thanks

Jul 30th, 2008, 23:48	#85
moajiz Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 23	If in delhi why not get the CAB's by easycab or dialacab or some other. They have very decent drivers and you get the CAB in about 1/2 an hour to one hour at max. The cost is 15Rs per KM which is three times the auto but the cars are air conditioned and neat and clean.

Sep 25th, 2008, 12:20	#88
puchoo Forum Leader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 4,510	1000 is way too much , should be in the region of 300-450 in my opinion

Sep 25th, 2008, 12:40	#89
shashank.aggarwal Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,926	a prepaid Taxi would be Rs.200 to 250.

Sep 25th, 2008, 22:29	#90
bostonindian Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 34	Thanks everyone. After hearing the amount, I HAD pretty much made up my mind to take a prepaid taxi from the airport! You folks confirmed my decision. Zoltan, I'm not sure what the definition of a star rated hotel is. They advertise it as a boutique hote and it has good reviews on TripAdvisor (which I hope is still a good representation of actual tourist experiences :-)

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