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Vacationers who want a quick and easy way to get around either Trinidad or Tobago can hail one of the islands' taxi cabs, which can be found almost anywhere on these two islands. Taxis usually meet most flights at both Trinidad's Piarco International Airport and Tobago's Crown Point International Airport and can also be found near hotels and cruise-ship ports looking for travelers in need of transportation. Private taxi cab companies are listed in local telephone books, so you can call one from almost anywhere on the island. These companies will allow you to reserve your own private single trip or sightseeing tour if you would rather not share the ride with strangers. These local private taxi cab companies on the islands can help you plan your rides:
The main concern of most taxi companies is the comfort of their passengers, and some cabs even have left-hand-drive cars to make their customers feel more like they are riding at home. When hailing a cab, remember that fares are not regulated by the government, and most cabs have fixed rates according to the distance of the trip. Usually cab fare is inexpensive, but travelers should make sure to negotiate the cost of your trip with the driver before you set off for your destination. The airports usually post cab fares in U.S. and TT dollars. Here are some general fares from Piarco International Airport and Crown Point International to locations around both islands:
Travelers will have to pay a 50 percent surcharge when catching a cab on Trinidad and Tobago between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., but taxis are convenient ways for travelers to tour the islands while enjoying a relaxing vacation. Related Articles
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Sunday July 06, 2008
