Airport Transfer at 04:30

Marky · Dec 28th, 2006, 18:16

Yet another post from Marky, please don't hate me.

My flight arrives in Delhi at 04:30 and I was wondering whether it will be easy to get a (legitimate) taxi at that time, one that you need to book through officials (police is it?)

My hotel, Janpath Guest House, has offered an airport transfer for 1000Rps which I think is extortionate, however, being that it is my first visit I am considering it due to the convienience.

Any thoughts?
Mark

brave_heart · Dec 28th, 2006, 18:22

take a pre paid taxi ... it will take 400 rs

capt_mahajan · Dec 28th, 2006, 18:24

You can get a prepaid taxi at any time. It is 'police approved', not really booked through the police. Should cost around 300/350 rupees, I think.

edit: cross posted.

gautam · Dec 28th, 2006, 18:27

1000/- is way too much. PRE-PAID taxi is the best option.

The vehicle number of all pre-paid taxis are noted down by te cops on a register before they leave.

If you have some extra the driver might charge something extra. Read the reverse of the pre-paid slip

cheers

Digital Drifter · Dec 28th, 2006, 19:32

& surrender the counterfoil to the driver ONLY after he drops you where you want him to. Make that clear to him. He gets paid only when he turns up at the booking office with the counterfoil you give him after you reach your place.

mountaingirl · Dec 28th, 2006, 20:52

DRAT! Another post!!! WE HATE YOU MARKY!!!

Since you arrive at 0430 hours, I reckon you will take about an hour (and half) or so to clear the immigration and get your baggage etc. At this hour, there are fewer flights landing - so the 'hassle' component will be less anyway. So, take a prepaid cab and make SURE he understands the address clearly. Don't tip unneccessarily, don't give him the counterfoil, till you are sure that you are at the right place. It will take you another 30 - 40 minutes to reach your hotel so it won't be dark. Lucky you!

New-South-Welshman · Dec 28th, 2006, 21:10

1000 Rupees! Yeah, FountainGirl is right, by the time you actually get out of the airport, the city wakes up, and Delhi wakes up to a new day. 1000 Rupees, I'd rather spend that on a cheap cricket bat.

mountaingirl · Dec 28th, 2006, 21:14

Hi 'drunken member'! THe name's mountaingirl - you gave my name a whole new meaning!

Nick-H · Dec 28th, 2006, 21:19

It's not even as if the F and the M are close one the keyboard

New-South-Welshman · Dec 28th, 2006, 21:19

Oh sorry, mountaingirl, I was thinking of fountains when I was typing. My mistake.

mountaingirl · Dec 28th, 2006, 21:38

No problemos!

I was just picturing myself standing at one of those roundabouts - with a fountain on my head! I was thinking of Flora fountain
and fountain

Nick-H · Dec 28th, 2006, 23:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by New-South-Welshman

Oh sorry, mountaingirl, I was thinking of fountains when I was typing. My mistake.

OK, bring on the psychoanalysts!

Dec 28th, 2006, 18:16	#1
Marky Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 97	Airport Transfer at 04:30 Yet another post from Marky, please don't hate me. My flight arrives in Delhi at 04:30 and I was wondering whether it will be easy to get a (legitimate) taxi at that time, one that you need to book through officials (police is it?) My hotel, Janpath Guest House, has offered an airport transfer for 1000Rps which I think is extortionate, however, being that it is my first visit I am considering it due to the convienience. Any thoughts? Mark

Dec 28th, 2006, 18:27	#4
gautam Super Mode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chandigarh - Blore NON-STOP Posts: 708	1000/- is way too much. PRE-PAID taxi is the best option. The vehicle number of all pre-paid taxis are noted down by te cops on a register before they leave. If you have some extra the driver might charge something extra. Read the reverse of the pre-paid slip cheers __________________ "Your thoughts could be your prison" My pics on flickr Kerela backwaters - by beach

Dec 28th, 2006, 19:32	#5
Digital Drifter bang a whore? Bangalore Dammit! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,878	& surrender the counterfoil to the driver ONLY after he drops you where you want him to. Make that clear to him. He gets paid only when he turns up at the booking office with the counterfoil you give him after you reach your place. __________________ Click here for the Indiamike train guide in PDF

Dec 28th, 2006, 21:10	#7
New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,313	1000 Rupees! Yeah, FountainGirl is right, by the time you actually get out of the airport, the city wakes up, and Delhi wakes up to a new day. 1000 Rupees, I'd rather spend that on a cheap cricket bat. __________________ Mr. Burns "Non-violence never solved anything!"

Dec 28th, 2006, 21:19	#9
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,855	It's not even as if the F and the M are close one the keyboard __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Dec 28th, 2006, 18:22	#2
brave_heart Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: delhi Posts: 125	take a pre paid taxi ... it will take 400 rs

Dec 28th, 2006, 18:24	#3
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,753	You can get a prepaid taxi at any time. It is 'police approved', not really booked through the police. Should cost around 300/350 rupees, I think. edit: cross posted.

Dec 28th, 2006, 20:52	#6
mountaingirl Mother Goose Join Date: May 2003 Location: underground Posts: 421	DRAT! Another post!!! WE HATE YOU MARKY!!! Since you arrive at 0430 hours, I reckon you will take about an hour (and half) or so to clear the immigration and get your baggage etc. At this hour, there are fewer flights landing - so the 'hassle' component will be less anyway. So, take a prepaid cab and make SURE he understands the address clearly. Don't tip unneccessarily, don't give him the counterfoil, till you are sure that you are at the right place. It will take you another 30 - 40 minutes to reach your hotel so it won't be dark. Lucky you!

Dec 28th, 2006, 21:14	#8
mountaingirl Mother Goose Join Date: May 2003 Location: underground Posts: 421	Hi 'drunken member'! THe name's mountaingirl - you gave my name a whole new meaning!

Dec 28th, 2006, 21:38	#11
mountaingirl Mother Goose Join Date: May 2003 Location: underground Posts: 421	No problemos! I was just picturing myself standing at one of those roundabouts - with a fountain on my head! I was thinking of Flora fountain and fountain

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