Can I "hire" a taxi for the day?

[Megnolia]

We want to visit the Concorde experience, but depending on time, have several other sites we would love to explore. If we take a taxi at the pier, is it possible to have it take us from place to place, or would we be likely to hail a cab at any of the tourist attractions? If you've done such a thing, do you have an idea what a reasonable cost for someone to take you around for several hours? Is it a crazy idea?

 

Thanks,

 

Meg

[MSN-Travelers]

We want to visit the Concorde experience, but depending on time, have several other sites we would love to explore. If we take a taxi at the pier, is it possible to have it take us from place to place, or would we be likely to hail a cab at any of the tourist attractions? If you've done such a thing, do you have an idea what a reasonable cost for someone to take you around for several hours? Is it a crazy idea?

 

Thanks,

 

Meg

 

Search for OFFICIAL TAXI RATE BARBADOS

 

Point to point travel by taxi is regulated. Several sites report an hourly rate of $20-$25 USD per hour.

 

A couple cruise/travel sites listed this web site - http://www.scenicbarbados.com/

 

The official currency is the Barbados Dollar (bd) with an exchange rate of 2 bd = 1 USD.

 

Enjoy!

[Megnolia]

Thanks a lot!

 

Do you know if it would be best to get some Barbados dollars, or will they accept US?

[alwalaska]

Thanks a lot!

 

Do you know if it would be best to get some Barbados dollars, or will they accept US?

 

From what I understand they will accept US dollars but give change in Barbados dollars. Just be sure to verify when someone is giving you a price which currency the quote is in.

[seapenarth]

We want to visit the Concorde experience, but depending on time, have several other sites we would love to explore. If we take a taxi at the pier, is it possible to have it take us from place to place, or would we be likely to hail a cab at any of the tourist attractions? If you've done such a thing, do you have an idea what a reasonable cost for someone to take you around for several hours? Is it a crazy idea?

 

Thanks,

 

Meg

 

Yes. Couple of years ago had a taxi from 10.00 to 16.00. Can`t remember cost but not a fortune. Did a deal at cruise dock. Told driver which beaches and hotels we wanted to see. Sandy Lane good but I would stay at Cobblers Cove. Driver took us to a great place for lunch on other side of island from hotels so good value and very tasty. A most enjoyable day. Back to ship 15 minutes early. Although price agreed was, all in, gave driver good tip for good service. Nice man. :) :)