Airport Taxi Services

[QUOTE=Rock Harders]Mongers-

Taxi rates by the meter are still $3.80 AR to drop the flag and $.38 AR every 200 meters of travel. Over the past six months, inflation has ground down to reasonable levels as tourism has tanked and domestic spending has also gone down sharply. However, as the June elections near, expect a sharp increase in government spending as a vote buying measure and the expected increase in inflation that goes along with it. In addition, the unions have mandated a salary increase for restaurant employees of 30% which will take place in July; for obvious reasons, expect a jump in restaurant prices at that time.

Suerte,

Rock Harders[/QUOTE]Thank you for the heads up on the elections. I hate to sound ignorant but I had no idea it was taking place. Unfortunately I will be there for them. Having never been in SA during an election what can I expect? Are strikes possible and what happens to the monger scene during those times? No booze on election day I assume?

Sorry to put this in the taxi section but you made some interesting comments.

[QUOTE=Rock Harders]Mongers,

Taxi rates by the meter are still $3.80 AR to drop the flag and $.38 AR every 200 meters of travel. Over the past six months, inflation has ground down to reasonable levels as tourism has tanked and domestic spending has also gone down sharply. However, as the June elections near, expect a sharp increase in government spending as a vote buying measure and the expected increase in inflation that goes along with it. In addition, the unions have mandated a salary increase for restaurant employees of 30% which will take place in July; for obvious reasons, expect a jump in restaurant prices at that time.

Suerte,

Rock Harders[/QUOTE]I would think that this would only lead to understaffing and forced lay-offs. I think that there are very few restaurants who can afford a raise in cost like that.

I would then assume that the dry cleaner and wash and fold have been stable over the last 6 months. I better enjoy my favorite restaurants in June as they may be out of business by August.

Out of curiosity. How long is the trip from the airport to Recoleta?

[QUOTE=Md2000]Out of curiosity. How long is the trip from the airport to Recoleta?[/QUOTE]It depends on time of day and day of the week. On weekends and holidays without any traffic, I've made it under 30 minutes. The longest ride was about an hour and a half. Normally 45 minutes to an hour during late mornings on weekdays.

Without traffic, 30 minutes either way and in the evenings about an hour. It took me about an hour and fifteen minutes on a Friday evening during rush hour.

[QUOTE=Md2000]Out of curiosity. How long is the trip from the airport to Recoleta?[/QUOTE]Hi,

I'm a professional driver here in BsAs, and the ride from Recoleta to EZE can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hrs. 97% of the time, it will take less than 1hr15 minutes, and usually between 45 minutes to 1hr. If your driver has toll passes, that will slice off a few minutes usually. Worst time for a drop off is weekdays around 7:30-8:30PM.

Thanks,

Fred

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[QUOTE=Joe Hernandez]Probally not that much more expensive, inflation is a lot less a problem now. Especially for 'luxury' goods[/QUOTE]I'm at the airport all the time, and last I checked Taxi EZE is asking $98AR, for a tiny Chevy Corsa or Fiat Palio, but generally newer, and better than the Capital Cabs. Worth it and its and safer to use the Taxi EZE white cabs vs Black and Yellow Capital cabs, especially if you don't speak spanish, and it is your 1st time here to BsAs.

Fred.

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I am coming down next week to BA, where in the airport is the Taxi EZE kioske / booth once you clear customs and picked up your luggage.

Let me know.

Thanks.

Paul

[QUOTE=Frenchy Guy]I am coming down next week to BA, where in the airport is the Taxi EZE kioske / booth once you clear customs and picked up your luggage.

Let me know.

Thanks.

Paul[/QUOTE]Paul,

As soon as you walk out of the customs, you will sight it. You don't have to look too hard or search for it. Its bang in the centre of everything post customs.

If you are arriving in decent hours, you might want to try flagging a yellow taxi outside the airport doors. Its not tough and you would probably save 20-~30 pesos of the Taxi Ezeiza rate.

Finally, their is also an option of bus, a very comfortable option. Their is a detailed report on it somewhere here on this forum around Sept.'08 time period. It has pics and step by step guide on how to take the bus. Very safe and the cheapest option.

I would advise that you take Taxi Ezeiza as the prices are moderate and v v safe. It would be prudent to book before hand, to avoid a wait at the airport. At times, they are short of cars.

Enjoy your trip!

[QUOTE]Paul and others,

I have always taken the Airport Taxi located outside of the baggage retrival area. You will see several stands after exiting security after passing the currency exchanges on the right.

The cost is around 50 pesos if they have not raised the price. I have never haed a problem with this service, it seems to be standard at the airport. You can try hailing one of the yellow taxis outside but I don't think it's worth it.

I've used the service 5 or 6 times and it worked out ok. The ride into Buenos Aires is 30 or 40 minutes.[/QUOTE]At the current time the airport rate is hovering at just under $100 pesos.

Thanks,

Jackson

Taxi Ezeiza $118 to Centro, $88 on the return

[QUOTE=SmokersRule]Taxi Ezeiza $118 to Centro, $88 on the return[/QUOTE]For a tiny Argentine car, that probably doesn't meet US Safety standards (ie no airbag, etc), speaks little to no English, and can't comfortably handle a group of 4 with luggage.

Yes, definitely not luxury, but it did the trick:)

[QUOTE=Silver Star]For a tiny Argentine car, that probably doesn't meet US Safety standards (ie no airbag, etc) speaks little to no English, and can't comfortably handle a group of 4 with luggage.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Rock Harders]Mongers,

Taxi rates by the meter are still $3.80 AR to drop the flag and $.38 AR every 200 meters of travel. Over the past six months, inflation has ground down to reasonable levels as tourism has tanked and domestic spending has also gone down sharply. However, as the June elections near, expect a sharp increase in government spending as a vote buying measure and the expected increase in inflation that goes along with it. In addition, the unions have mandated a salary increase for restaurant employees of 30% which will take place in July; for obvious reasons, expect a jump in restaurant prices at that time.

Suerte,

Rock Harders[/QUOTE]Rock Harders.

You called that one right, inflation has been kicking my ass here. When I started SilverStar Premium Car service in March 09, parking at EZE was 8 pesos an hr, now it is 13! Over 50% in a year and a 1/2, and gas went from 2.79 pesos a liter to close to 4! So again, good call on the inflation!

Fred.

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