Girls who have been overseas

vinnysgrl Posted: Apr 04, 2006 03:58 PM

Girls who have been overseas

ive been quoted high amts for transfers from my TA like $80 from the airport in athens to our hotel which is a few miles away? is this normal?cant i just get a cab when i get in

melbalalala Posted: Apr 04, 2006 04:14 PM

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Transfers are almost NEVER worth it. In every city Ive stayed abroad Ive always either taken a cab or public transportation.

I would look at the hotel's site and see if they have estimated costs from the airport to the hotel. or email the hotel directly and see what they think the cost should be.

Also, try posting the specific hotel in the tripadvisor forums, the people in them are always so helpful!

vinnysgrl Posted: Apr 04, 2006 04:17 PM

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thank you very much ill try that

LBride Posted: Apr 04, 2006 04:45 PM

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I would call the hotel and see what they say. When I was in Ibiza they gave me the number to a few cab companies so I was prepared as soon as I got off the flight. Many of the airports that I've been to in Europe have taxi lines

italia6973 Posted: Apr 04, 2006 05:37 PM

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I used taxi service in both Italy and Spain to from the airport to our cruise ship (italy) and to our hotel in Spain. We only paid $25 for each of them. Like someone else said, I never use the transfer that they offer. I did once and it was so chaotic. It's so much easier and cheaper to do it on your own.

Mayflower Posted: Apr 04, 2006 05:46 PM

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Transfers are never worth it. Depending on the city, you can usually bargain with a taxi on the fare and will almost always end up paying a quarter of what you would've paid for a transfer.

A good resource ar ehte local guidebooks. They offer info on public transportation from the airports (shuttles, taxis, buses, trains, etc) and will give you estimates of the average cost to the major hotel destinations.

petunia77 Posted: Apr 04, 2006 08:10 PM

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You should be able to get a cab easily from the airport in Athens. Any other places you are worried about?

stacie0877 Posted: Apr 04, 2006 09:01 PM

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HI!
I travel to Greece 2 times a year to visit family. Where is your hotel? The problem with cabbies in Greece is that they love ripping off tourists! So be careful. But if your hotel in in the heart of Athens then about 30 euros should cover a cab ride. Plus don't tip the drivers!!!!!! FM me if you have any questions.