Taxi or car to sousa from Santo domingo

sabwjz · #1 12-08-2005, 06:08 PM

I know that this topic has already been discussed but I can't seem to find it by doing a search. My question is simply: How much would it cost to take a private car/taxi from Santo Domingo airport up to Casa Marina in Sousa. We are aware of the bus option and we're just trying to find a faster alternative to the public transporation and renting is not an option for us (don't need that much adventure on vacation).

If anyone has a trusted driver that you could put us in contact with we'd appreciate it!

Thanks

rellosk · #2 12-08-2005, 06:16 PM

Depending on your negotiating skills, the cost could be anywhere from $125US to $170US.

Tamborista · #3 12-08-2005, 06:23 PM

I have a very dependable driver with a late model mini-van. He is based out out of SDQ and has an official "Turista" sticker.

I PM'ed you his contact info.

rellosk · #4 12-08-2005, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamborista

I have a very dependable driver with a late model mini-van. He is based out out of SDQ and has an official "Turista" sticker.

I PM'ed you his contact info.

Do you know what he charges for a SDQ-POP run? I might be interest in using him.

Tamborista · #5 12-08-2005, 06:35 PM

$150 ish maybe less.
He is usually a little cheaper than Taxi Mafia!

nlove88 · #6 12-08-2005, 09:55 PM

http://www.dominicantouristservices.com/

Rafael Silva I've heard is very reputable and professional. We did not use him while we were in the DR, however I saw him outside Santiago airport, holding a sign, smiling and later, driving away with some American tourists. We were going to use him for Santiago to Santo Domingo but we decided to go the cheaper bus route.

Rocky · #7 12-09-2005, 08:00 AM

If this is of any help, I used a tactic a few years ago, on my way back from Cuba, and got the taxi for $100 US.
Gas was a fair bit cheaper then and I do speak Spanish, so I don't know that this will work for you.
I first approached the taxi drivers and told them that all I had to spend was $100 to get to Sosua, which they just laughed at.
I told them that it was either that or I would take a cab to the Caribe Tours bus terminal and save myself some money.
They still just mocked me, so I told them that I was going to go sit down somewhere near the airport entrance and that if anybody was interested, to send them over to me.
Within 20 minutes I was on my way for 100 bucks.
Of course, I tipped him another 10 bucks.

Conchman · #8 12-09-2005, 10:34 AM

I have done this several times and its difficult to get a price lower than $150, and this was before the price of gas went way up.

Rocky · #9 12-09-2005, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Conchman

I have done this several times and its difficult to get a price lower than $150, and this was before the price of gas went way up.

But you're not as old and ugly as I am, and they take pity on me....