taxi

Hi Everyone, Yesterday, my friend and I exited Galerías Pacífico onto Avenida Córdoba, where we saw a group of taxi drivers chatting. We approached them and mentioned our destination. One of them quoted us 10,000 pesos, clearly taking advantage of the fact that we were foreigners. Instead, we...

Prepare your wallets: Fuel: 3% increase Taxi fares: 50% increase Water service: 5.16% increase Private Health Insurance (Prepaid): Between 4.9% and 7.8% increase Cell phone service: Between 5% and 6% increase Rent: 247% increase Private schools: Between 5% and 7% increase Electricity and gas...

Be careful everyone. It seems like the rigged taxi meters are making their way back into Buenos Aires. I haven't dealt with this problem in a while but I have read about more tourists this is happening to and it just happened to me. I take the same route over and over so I know how much it...

Hello, I'm a bit nervous about traveling alone and want to ensure I'm getting into a legitimate cab. Could you advise me on what to look for when hailing or getting into a cab to verify its legitimacy? My parents had a bad experience with a non-legitimate cab, so I want to be cautious.

Do taxis take credit cards? From the airport to downtown, are there taxis readily available? Any precautions to take? (such as brand of taxi ) Any chance a driver would understand English?

What's the current pricing method for transportation from the airport to Recoleta, specifically Sofitel Hotel? Is it based on the meter or a fixed amount? Thanks!

Should I take a taxi from EZE international airport? Is it via charge meter or fixed amount from airport to Recoleta? (Four Seasons hotel). Or do they have Uber at the airport? How much is approximate charge? Any recommended companies if Uber is not available?

Buenos Aires ride share apps work very well. Taxis are also totally safe to take no matter where you hail them from. Just keep in mind that while not common, you can get a taxi meter that is rigged and moves faster. I've taken tens of thousands of taxis in Buenos Aires the past 21+ years and...