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Originally Posted by veganmav
C: if i get to this hotel by taxi, how to not get scammed by said taxi
You find the yellow taxi line and go by meter. Yes, the white taxis are cheaper but I personally prefer to add P50-100 ($1-2) for extra safety when traveling with all my belongings.
Ask a guard (general advice for PI btw) for direction to find the yellow cab line.
There will be guys asking you where you are going, especially if you look lost, they will try to sell you a ride for 3-4 times the price so just ignore them and head for the yellow taxi line.
Yellow taxis are very legit and less likely to screw you but just in case, make sure he turns on the meter and your ride should be P70 + P4 for each 300m (white taxis are P40 + P3.50/300m), to Makati etc that should be P250-P400 depending on location.
Tip him P10-20 if you're happy with the ride. Make sure to have change, you can get change at the BDO (a bank) counter which is right after the customs. Split a P1000 into 100s and a few 50s and 20s.
Last edited by L4Freedom; 06-04-2011 at 09:51 PM.