Calling a taxi: our international advice

Ordering a taxi from when you are on international travels can sometimes be a hassle and bother. Between scams, different rules and regulations and unlicensed taxis, the risks are out there and can instantaneously ruin your trip. But fear not, we have put together a little article in the form of a guide that will help you have a smooth and successful international taxi journey where you avoid being swindled. After reading this, calling a taxi while abroad will be child’s play.

Booking a taxi while abroad: our advice

Booking a taxi abroad is often the best way to get around while on a trip, be it business or leisure. But before doing so we would strongly advise you to follow this advice to ensure your peace of mind. Before ordering a taxi in a foreign country the best thing to do is a bit of research online. Make a list of all the most well known companies operating in the place where you are going and also have a look for reviews by previous travellers that have no doubt left ratings and advice. That should allow you to take the best service available and to avoid unlicensed taxis, which are the most likely to charge extortionate rates. The best rule of thumb to use when taking a taxi at home or abroad is that the taximeter alone determines the cost of the journey and that the driver should not add to the cost displayed or ask for extras. Further information on identifying an official licensed taxi by its equipment can be found here.

Calling a taxi: everything to know about the tariffs

The tariffs abroad will vary depending on where you are. This is especially why we would advice to do a bit of research before waving your arm in front of the first vehicle you see. In most destinations you will be able to find a taxi company with a modern website which allows you to put in the journey you want to take and it should then give you an estimate on the price. Be careful as this price is never definitive and serves merely as an estimation, if there is slow moving traffic then the price of the journey will naturally go up. You can’t really call a taxi company abroad and ask the driver for a price as it is not normal for them to give you the price in this way. You could ask for an estimate at best, which is at least better than nothing. Taxis abroad might be subject to different rules and regulations than in France, however if you are travelling to a European destinations you can rest assured that the regulations are the same.

Finding a taxi abroad: the strategic points of contact

If you find yourself in another country in urgent need of getting from point A to point B and you have not called ahead for a taxi then do not forget the best places to find taxis, which is a kind of universal rule. Often taxi ranks abroad, just like those at home, are usually always near the main train station hotel, town centre, or airport. If you are on holiday then there is not always the need to call a taxi as they can often also be found in highly touristic spots.

Taxis abroad: other options when getting around

Finally is reserving a taxi while abroad always worth doing? For that matter is taking a taxi while abroad always the best solution? In the hotter destinations, where there is a desert or in the tropics then often getting around in the open air is more agreeable. Hiring a motorbike or a scooter might appeal to you or even taking a scooter taxi. Going abroad is often about trying new things and scooter taxis are very common in some places. Now all that is left to do is to pack your bags!

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