Lexster Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 So, we're going to Nachi Cocom (thanks, Matt for the recommend!) and I've never really dealt with taxis in the US, let alone another country. I know there are prices listed at the port for the going rate to the resort, but I'm a bit nervous about the prospect of having to argue with the taxi driver if they try to claim I have to pay something other than what is originally agreed upon. Has anyone had to do this? If you're firm enough (assuming you know for a fact that you agreed on a particular price that they're trying to go higher on), do they generally relent or is there a risk of a bigger confrontation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki007 Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 as soon as you exit the port area there is a taxi stand. They will quote you one way and round trip fares. I'd expect $20-$30. There is no arguing. Very friendly and simple process. ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexster Posted April 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 3 hours ago, loki007 said: as soon as you exit the port area there is a taxi stand. They will quote you one way and round trip fares. I'd expect $20-$30. There is no arguing. Very friendly and simple process. Right, I've been reading there are issues sometimes, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 44 minutes ago, Lexster said: Right, I've been reading there are issues sometimes, though. The biggest worry in Cozumel is overpriced jewelry at Diamonds Intl, etc.....So buyer beware! loki007 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexster Posted April 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 15 minutes ago, ChessE4 said: The biggest worry in Cozumel is overpriced jewelry at Diamonds Intl, etc.....So buyer beware! No worries there, diamonds are overrated ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki007 Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Lexster said: Right, I've been reading there are issues sometimes, though. we've been there a dozen times and never had a taxi issue in cozmel or cancun Lexster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordell1 Posted April 12, 2023 Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 I always confirm the rate with the driver before I get in the cab to eliminate any issues. The rates are regulated in Cozumel as stated above so I wouldn't worry too much about it. Lexster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted April 12, 2023 Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 4 hours ago, wordell1 said: I always confirm the rate with the driver before I get in the cab to eliminate any issues. The rates are regulated in Cozumel as stated above so I wouldn't worry too much about it. including asking... is that per person or for everyone? wordell1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne Elise Posted April 12, 2023 Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 I think there is another taxi stand about two blocks north of the cruise pier. I got a parking ticket there. I would think if you just get away from the port a little you will have no major worries. you could also hire a driver or rent a car. Car/ dune buggy/ jeep rentals are cheap and easy there and good for going to the wild side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted April 12, 2023 Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 No worries, confirm the posted rate. You’ll find this sign just outside the port area. I want to say we (3) paid $20 each way with tip when we went last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafaellaCG Posted April 12, 2023 Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 Yeah, not in Cozumel but Limassol. Really soured me on the driver. We argued and got it reduced to half, which was what we planned to tip anyway (he didn't get a tip). So everyone walked walked away a little unhappy. The trip was still great, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos A. Posted April 12, 2023 Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 14 hours ago, twangster said: including asking... is that per person or for everyone? This! Some of the cabbies will try to charge per person if you let them. Don't! Ask them if the price is for everyone before you get on. They should charge the same for 1 to 4 persons. There should be a sign with the prices displayed as you can see in the pic @Pooch shared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrinkm Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 On 4/11/2023 at 9:54 AM, Lexster said: Right, I've been reading there are issues sometimes, though. We had issues the last two times we were in Cozumel (last April and 2 weeks ago). I second the advice to check the board, even if they are trying to rush you into a taxi, and know what you are supposed to be charged. Last year, our driver lied about Paradise Beach being full and wanted to take us to some other place. We were planning to split our day and had a Cabana reserved, so we just had him take us to the Cabana instead of where he wanted us to go (our guess is that he would have gotten a kickback), called Paradise Beach to confirm we could go, and then had to pay for a different taxi to take us there for the morning. This year, our driver ripped us off but luckily we complained and got our money back. I did a live blog and told the story here (third paragraph): Cactus527 and Lexster 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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