Goa Airport - Prepaid Taxis available?

sfernan · Oct 13th, 2009, 10:31

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Originally Posted by GoanCanuck

The taxi counter outside the terminal is the official one. This taxi counter is operated by the taxi drivers union. All the prices to the various beaches are prominently displayed on this counter. What you see is what you get. No haggling of any sort.

The counter inside the airport is not a taxi counter but a counter run by a private company which provides transportation to various location across Goa. The pricing at this counter is arbitrary. They prices vary depending on whether you are Indian or European and whether you look affluent or whether you are a backpacker.

Thanks GoanCanuck. I thought they both had prices displayed. Would have been better if the stand outside moved into the terminal. If it wasnt for these boards, I would surely have gone to the inside counter.

Do the outside counter have cars other than fiat/ambassadors. Looking for a comfy ride to thivim with wife and infant. can you suggest a good car that i can ask for with ample space for luggage.

GoanCanuck · Oct 13th, 2009, 10:50

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Originally Posted by sfernan

Do the outside counter have cars other than fiat/ambassadors.

Fiats and Ambassador cars are virtually extinct in Goa. They are no longer used as taxis. Most of the cabs in Goa are Maruti vans but you can ask at the counter for a bigger vehicle. Of course you will pay more for that.

crvlvr · Oct 13th, 2009, 11:44

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Originally Posted by sfernan

Do the outside counter have cars other than fiat/ambassadors. Looking for a comfy ride to thivim with wife and infant. can you suggest a good car that i can ask for with ample space for luggage.

Some hotels like the Fort Aguada offer free shuttle buses for airport pick up/drop off.

johnny five · Oct 13th, 2009, 17:35

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Originally Posted by crvlvr

Some hotels like the Fort Aguada offer free shuttle buses for airport pick up/drop off.

With the nightly room rate places like this charge, it would be cheaper to BUY a taxi!

englandbazz · Nov 1st, 2009, 01:29

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Originally Posted by jevs

Does anyone have an updated list of the various pre paid taxi fares at Goa Airport.?
I seem to recall one in the earlier posts around 2005.
thanks

HI//DONT KNOW ABOUT PREPAY// BUT THE GOING RATE IN DEC//2008/ WAS AROUND/600/RUPS//HOPE THIS HELPS//1996//500/RUPS//NOT GONE UP TO MUCH// HAY//

englandbazz · Nov 1st, 2009, 01:40

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Originally Posted by poipleshadow

Here's the previous thread on taxi fares which includes the most recent fares (see GoanCanuck's post) - These were verified in June 08...

Goa Taxi fares

Goa's rate are really expensive compared to other areas... Mainly because the don't have the meters inside, or at least don't use them...

I always like going to Mumbai where it seems so very cheap in comparision.

THAY WERE GOING TO MAKE TAXI// RICS// USE MEATERS LAST SEA/ THAY SAID THAY WOULD STRIKE// SO NO METERS//

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poipleshadow · Nov 1st, 2009, 12:55

The prices are still the same and up to date for 2009 and for the foreseeable future.

These prices are a guide for white taxi's (who can charge what they like), but are 'fixed' for yellow/black taxi's which are required to do the 15rs a kilometre. If they don't find a policeman!

noindia · Nov 3rd, 2009, 14:27

I am going to arrive into Dabolim Airport in 45 minutes. That photo with the prices was incredibly helpful.

Would anyone have tips on how to get to Cochin from Patnem beach. I am a woman on her own so cheap, overcrowded buses are unfortunately not an option.

Steve O · Nov 12th, 2009, 18:00

We used the counter inside the airport when we arrived by mistake. I had a feeling there was something wrong because of the lack of queue (I even asked the chap behind the window if it was the official pre-paid taxi counter and he said "yes" and pointed to their sign which says it's backed by the Indian gov. etc.)

If we'd been a little more awake we'd have walked outside and saved ~R300. Can't complain about the service, driver took us straight to out hotel, aircon worked fine and the taxi was spotless. We also had the fun of watching him pick up a R200 fine for not wearing his uniform.

My advice: Walk outside & save some money.

Nov 1st, 2009, 12:55	#82
poipleshadow Help Where You Can... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 236	The prices are still the same and up to date for 2009 and for the foreseeable future. These prices are a guide for white taxi's (who can charge what they like), but are 'fixed' for yellow/black taxi's which are required to do the 15rs a kilometre. If they don't find a policeman! __________________ Rob Trying to make the world a better place is really hard...

Nov 3rd, 2009, 14:27	#83
noindia Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 2	goa taxi I am going to arrive into Dabolim Airport in 45 minutes. That photo with the prices was incredibly helpful. Would anyone have tips on how to get to Cochin from Patnem beach. I am a woman on her own so cheap, overcrowded buses are unfortunately not an option.

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Steve O Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 7	We used the counter inside the airport when we arrived by mistake. I had a feeling there was something wrong because of the lack of queue (I even asked the chap behind the window if it was the official pre-paid taxi counter and he said "yes" and pointed to their sign which says it's backed by the Indian gov. etc.) If we'd been a little more awake we'd have walked outside and saved ~R300. Can't complain about the service, driver took us straight to out hotel, aircon worked fine and the taxi was spotless. We also had the fun of watching him pick up a R200 fine for not wearing his uniform. My advice: Walk outside & save some money.