Goa Airport - Prepaid Taxis available?

birds · Oct 31st, 2008, 18:44

Not true, the one inside is commercial.

Stephen · Oct 31st, 2008, 19:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoanCanuck

The one outside the arrivals hall is the one to use.

I've always used the one inside and paid 800Rupees to Calangute.
So the one outside is the one to use. But why?

Edit that. I've just seen your other post on the childrenwalkingtall website. Cheers for that.

Fan of India · Oct 31st, 2008, 19:14

Hi Everyone,

Here's a first hand update.
When I arrived at Goa today - I checked the fare to Old Goa at both the counters.

Guess what ...the one inside the airport quoted 700 Rs. whereas the one opposite to the arrivals hall (outside) ferried me to the same place for 490/- Rupees.

A lesson to be learnt here..??!!

Thanks to everyone for the tip!!

josh4u · Oct 31st, 2008, 19:58

The one inside is a pvt. tour operator and other outside is a society under the guidelines of Goa tourism. The same is available is in front of Madgaon Rly. station. u need not pay anything extra than what u paid at the counter - Only thing give your destination very clearly.

GoanCanuck · Oct 31st, 2008, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_f_d

hmmm afaik they're both different windows into the same office.

AndyD 8-)#

Not really. They have nothing in common with each other.

xXLuluXx · Nov 1st, 2008, 14:02

if you go out of the gates you can pick one up cheaper than the pre paid

josh4u · Nov 1st, 2008, 14:25

you can't loiter around the place trying your luck. seeing u at airport premises anyone is going to charge above only

xXLuluXx · Nov 1st, 2008, 14:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by josh4u

you can't loiter around the place trying your luck. seeing u at airport premises anyone is going to charge above only

my dear, i never loiter, i simply go through the gates and have a well deserved ciggie.
i always get at least 100 rps cheaper than the pre paid

Stephen · Nov 1st, 2008, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by xXLuluXx

my dear, i never loiter, i simply go through the gates and have a well deserved ciggie.
i always get at least 100 rps cheaper than the pre paid

Good idea, Lulu.

trustindia · Nov 1st, 2008, 17:42

Trying to find a taxi returning to one of the resorts after dropping their fare at the airport, is one way to get a cheap ride home.
This may save you 2-300 rupees, especially if you see a driver you know.
Be careful trying to do this at Margao station, the taxi union gets quiet militant.

goangoangone · Nov 1st, 2008, 21:09

By the way, for Tourist Vehicle read Terrorist Vehicle - judging by the way they drive.

pankajch82 · Nov 14th, 2008, 22:23

Hi , how much should a taxi cost from airport to Taj Hiliday village?

Same for TAJ EXOTICA GOA ?

Thanks In advance

GoanCanuck · Nov 14th, 2008, 23:20

Should be about Rs 650 to the holiday village. Slightly less to the taj Exotica. If one can afford to stay at either of these two hotels the price for a taxi is irrelevant.

poipleshadow · Nov 29th, 2008, 12:23

"Goa taxi drivers stoned tourist vehicles, operators allege"

http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/43329

stevebenaulim · Nov 29th, 2008, 15:34

Remember its cheaper to just walk out the airport gate, always taxis waiting, depends on your budget and bargaining skills, but these taxis are cheaper than the pre paid inside.
Airport to Benaulim pre paid 450 rp, outside 350.
These are proper taxis, but freelancers.

Nov 1st, 2008, 21:09	#41
goangoangone What happened? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,953	By the way, for Tourist Vehicle read Terrorist Vehicle - judging by the way they drive. __________________ GoanGoan......here Last edited by goangoangone : Nov 1st, 2008 at 21:22. Reason: forgot the beers

Nov 14th, 2008, 22:23	#42
pankajch82 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: india Posts: 10	Taxi from airport to Taj Holiday village Hi , how much should a taxi cost from airport to Taj Hiliday village? Same for TAJ EXOTICA GOA ? Thanks In advance Last edited by Dilliwala : Nov 18th, 2008 at 19:46. Reason: merged thread

Nov 29th, 2008, 12:23	#44
poipleshadow Help Where You Can... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 236	"Goa taxi drivers stoned tourist vehicles, operators allege" http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/43329 __________________ Rob Trying to make the world a better place is really hard...

Nov 29th, 2008, 15:34	#45
stevebenaulim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: goa Posts: 191	Remember its cheaper to just walk out the airport gate, always taxis waiting, depends on your budget and bargaining skills, but these taxis are cheaper than the pre paid inside. Airport to Benaulim pre paid 450 rp, outside 350. These are proper taxis, but freelancers. __________________ Savages, the bloody lot of them

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Oct 31st, 2008, 18:44	#31
birds Adopt a stray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Goa Posts: 1,062	Not true, the one inside is commercial.

Oct 31st, 2008, 19:14	#33
Fan of India Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 142	Hi Everyone, Here's a first hand update. When I arrived at Goa today - I checked the fare to Old Goa at both the counters. Guess what ...the one inside the airport quoted 700 Rs. whereas the one opposite to the arrivals hall (outside) ferried me to the same place for 490/- Rupees. A lesson to be learnt here..??!! Thanks to everyone for the tip!!

Oct 31st, 2008, 19:58	#34
josh4u La isla bonita Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: GOA - INDIA Posts: 51	The one inside is a pvt. tour operator and other outside is a society under the guidelines of Goa tourism. The same is available is in front of Madgaon Rly. station. u need not pay anything extra than what u paid at the counter - Only thing give your destination very clearly.

Nov 1st, 2008, 14:02	#36
xXLuluXx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: goa Posts: 170	if you go out of the gates you can pick one up cheaper than the pre paid

Nov 1st, 2008, 14:25	#37
josh4u La isla bonita Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: GOA - INDIA Posts: 51	you can't loiter around the place trying your luck. seeing u at airport premises anyone is going to charge above only

Nov 1st, 2008, 17:42	#40
trustindia Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gt Britain Posts: 362	Trying to find a taxi returning to one of the resorts after dropping their fare at the airport, is one way to get a cheap ride home. This may save you 2-300 rupees, especially if you see a driver you know. Be careful trying to do this at Margao station, the taxi union gets quiet militant.

Nov 14th, 2008, 23:20	#43
GoanCanuck Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,398	Should be about Rs 650 to the holiday village. Slightly less to the taj Exotica. If one can afford to stay at either of these two hotels the price for a taxi is irrelevant.

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