Prepaid cab from IGI Airport

wee_y_gor · Oct 17th, 2008, 19:56

if i don't prebook a hotel and nobody picks me up at the hotel, how to get a prepaid taxi at the airport?

thank you

hellogoodbye · Oct 17th, 2008, 20:00

There are taxi stands where you pay the attendant who will then give you a slip/receipt which you show to the driver. But make sure you hang on to it to avoid any problems with proof of payment.

I should probably add that the prices should be listed for the different locations.

ananda2193 · Oct 17th, 2008, 20:04

Which airport?

But some have a prepaid window before you leave the airport. Maybe all do. But for sure Mumbai has one. Not sure about Delhi as it's been 10 years since I was there. And I don't think I used one there anyways.

PRIYA · Oct 17th, 2008, 20:40

All airports where I arrived, there was a prepaid booth. You'll have to have an idea of where you're going for them to calculate the fare to your destination. Just ensure you catch the correct taxi and DON'T hand over your prepaid voucher until you're positive the voucher and the taxi match up.

puchoo · Oct 17th, 2008, 20:43

wee_y_gor , if i recall correctly you are flying into Delhi...in which case its nothing to be worried about...both the domestic and the international have pre paid booths..

mitzijanell · Oct 17th, 2008, 21:05

Both times I have gotten a prepaid taxi (in Calcutta), the driver told me some reason that we needed to pay more. Do not agree. Both times I found out that he was just making something up. If there is an issue, call the number on the taxi slip.

wee_y_gor · Oct 18th, 2008, 00:42

Thanks for the info. So I'll just proceed to the prepaid booth, tell them the destination/hotel name, pay, and they'll tell me which taxi to take?

Quote:

Originally Posted by puchoo

wee_y_gor , if i recall correctly you are flying into Delhi...in which case its nothing to be worried about...both the domestic and the international have pre paid booths..

yupe haha, u remember!!!!!

Bonitag · Nov 13th, 2008, 08:56

Hi there!

We are booked at hotel B Nineteen (exact address: B-19 Nizamuddin East New Delhi-110013), they offered us taxi pick up for Rs. 2000, I think that's A LOT, since it cost me about the same from my apartment in NYC to JFK airport!

Can someone please enlight me as far as taxi fares from Delhi International Airport to Nizamuddin East? If this is the going rate, great! But if not...

I should have mentioned that we land at 1:25 AM

hal2004 · Nov 13th, 2008, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonitag

I should have mentioned that we land at 1:25 AM

Wow, Rs 2000. You could get 2 days driving around Delhi for that. Hotels often charge a premium, but that's crazy.

IGI Airport to Nizzamudin Station is about Rs 250 at night, according to this site:
http://delhigovt.nic.in/autofares/Transport_taxi.asp

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 13th, 2008, 11:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonitag

Can someone please enlight me as far as taxi fares from Delhi International Airport to Nizamuddin East? If this is the going rate, great! But if not...

Pre Paid taxi should be in range of Rs.300 including night charges.

Bonitag · Nov 13th, 2008, 20:34

Thanks Hal2004!

That's what I thought... This will be our first time in India and we really would prefer not to have to deal with the old airport-taxi scam "I can't find your hotel; I know a better place..."

Are there any private taxi services for airport pick up? Here I can take a "yellow cab" or call a private company to pick me up, the difference in price is not that big. Anything like this in Delhi?

It seems like the pre-paid government taxis can be a nightmare and the hotel taxis a rip-off...

hal2004 · Nov 13th, 2008, 21:10

There's cab services like Meru or Easycabs that will charge you a fixed rate per km. New cars, air conditioned, clean and comfy. Meru has a website and you can book online.

In Hyderabad these sorts of "radio taxis" line up at the airport, but it's a brand spanking new facility. Getting a cab at Delhi is a bit more of a fight.

I took a prepaid cab in Delhi and there was no issue with him diverting to another hotel. He took me where he was paid to go. Had some trouble finding it, but that's par for the course. Make sure you print a small map and have the address at hand.

Bonitag · Nov 13th, 2008, 21:46

Thanks for the information about Meru and Easycabs, I will check their rates and try to arrange a pick up. I just don't want too much hassle at 1:30am, after almost 20-hours of traveling.

Thank you so much!

Bonitag · Nov 13th, 2008, 21:59

OK, now I feel like an idiot, I just came across this post:

http://www.indiamike.com/india/delhi...-delhi-t45409/

Bonitag · Nov 14th, 2008, 20:16

Thank you Dilliwala!

I just read your post and noted the phone numbers!

Still, I am so intimidated by the whole thing, it seems like the most stressful part of visiting Delhi is getting from the airport to your desired hotel, at a fair rate.

Not happy!

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Bonitag How do I get to....? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: From Dom. Rep. living in NYC Posts: 118	Hi there! We are booked at hotel B Nineteen (exact address: B-19 Nizamuddin East New Delhi-110013), they offered us taxi pick up for Rs. 2000, I think that's A LOT, since it cost me about the same from my apartment in NYC to JFK airport! Can someone please enlight me as far as taxi fares from Delhi International Airport to Nizamuddin East? If this is the going rate, great! But if not... I should have mentioned that we land at 1:25 AM __________________ Bonitag Last edited by Dilliwala : Nov 14th, 2008 at 13:13. Reason: merge posts

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Oct 17th, 2008, 20:00	#92
hellogoodbye Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 88	There are taxi stands where you pay the attendant who will then give you a slip/receipt which you show to the driver. But make sure you hang on to it to avoid any problems with proof of payment. I should probably add that the prices should be listed for the different locations.

Oct 17th, 2008, 20:04	#93
ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,613	Which airport? But some have a prepaid window before you leave the airport. Maybe all do. But for sure Mumbai has one. Not sure about Delhi as it's been 10 years since I was there. And I don't think I used one there anyways.

Oct 17th, 2008, 21:05	#96
mitzijanell Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Calcutta Posts: 22	Both times I have gotten a prepaid taxi (in Calcutta), the driver told me some reason that we needed to pay more. Do not agree. Both times I found out that he was just making something up. If there is an issue, call the number on the taxi slip.

Nov 13th, 2008, 20:34	#101
Bonitag How do I get to....? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: From Dom. Rep. living in NYC Posts: 118	Thanks Hal2004! That's what I thought... This will be our first time in India and we really would prefer not to have to deal with the old airport-taxi scam "I can't find your hotel; I know a better place..." Are there any private taxi services for airport pick up? Here I can take a "yellow cab" or call a private company to pick me up, the difference in price is not that big. Anything like this in Delhi? It seems like the pre-paid government taxis can be a nightmare and the hotel taxis a rip-off...

Nov 13th, 2008, 21:10	#102
hal2004 · · · — — — · · · Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 932	There's cab services like Meru or Easycabs that will charge you a fixed rate per km. New cars, air conditioned, clean and comfy. Meru has a website and you can book online. In Hyderabad these sorts of "radio taxis" line up at the airport, but it's a brand spanking new facility. Getting a cab at Delhi is a bit more of a fight. I took a prepaid cab in Delhi and there was no issue with him diverting to another hotel. He took me where he was paid to go. Had some trouble finding it, but that's par for the course. Make sure you print a small map and have the address at hand.

Nov 13th, 2008, 21:46	#103
Bonitag How do I get to....? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: From Dom. Rep. living in NYC Posts: 118	Thanks for the information about Meru and Easycabs, I will check their rates and try to arrange a pick up. I just don't want too much hassle at 1:30am, after almost 20-hours of traveling. Thank you so much!

Nov 13th, 2008, 21:59	#104
Bonitag How do I get to....? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: From Dom. Rep. living in NYC Posts: 118	OK, now I feel like an idiot, I just came across this post: http://www.indiamike.com/india/delhi...-delhi-t45409/

Nov 14th, 2008, 20:16	#105
Bonitag How do I get to....? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: From Dom. Rep. living in NYC Posts: 118	Thank you Dilliwala! I just read your post and noted the phone numbers! Still, I am so intimidated by the whole thing, it seems like the most stressful part of visiting Delhi is getting from the airport to your desired hotel, at a fair rate. Not happy!

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