Taxi to Mr. Sanchos

[snowteacher]

How much are the taxis to Mr. Sanchos'? There will be 2 of us.

[JohninDC]

About $17+tip for up to 4 in the cab - so pair up with another couple from your roll call. :cool:

 

Taxi prices will be posted on a sign near the taxi line, but it never hurts to confirm the fare with your driver BEFORE you get into the cab.

 

Cabs in Coz are fairly well regulated - unlike Philadelphia! :mad:

[outbackpaul]

I was here last week and took a private taxi around the south end of the island. I didn't see a meter in 3 taxis I took this day and the price given on the phone was cheaper than what the driver made up on one trip.

[skittl1321]

Cozumel cabs don't use meters.

 

There are signs at the pier that tell you what the fare is. Read it, and then tell the taxi driver that is what you expect to pay! Always confirm before you get in, and refuse to get in a taxi if they are overcharging. Generally you can't get a 'better' rate though. (But if there are only 2 of you, share the cab with other people if you can, prices are per cab, not per person)

 

It is a personal option, but I don't tip when paying in dollars; just when paying in pesos. The exchange rate is now over 14:1. Taxi's exchange at 10:1. To me, they build in their tip based on that exchange rate! (Most places in town were at least 12:1!) Locals also will say to not tip taxi's unless the driver provides an extra service (like unloading bags, or buckling in a car seat)

Edited December 16, 2014 by skittl1321