Fare for public Taxi from BKK to Hua Hin?

Post by **moonbeam** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:07 pm

Hello all,

Want to ask you guys what's the fare like for public taxi from BKK Suvarnabhum airport to Hua Hin... I'm referring to the public taxis, not limousine kinds. Is the rate fixed as there's a booking kiosk there that regulates fares? Or can it be bargained.

Many thanks for getting back!

Post by **Guess** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:26 pm

I don't think the booking kiosk has any real authority so, yes you should bargain. The cab is not obliged to take as it outside his range but most will do it anyway.

The least I have heard of recently was 2,000 Baht but I think 2,500 might be more realistic.

Pick the newest looking cab you can see.

Post by **STEVE G** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:35 pm

I don’t know if it’s changed, but the blue Bangkok Taxi’s have a price list for long distance journeys and I know about six months ago the stated price for Hua Hin was 2500 bt.

Post by **PeteC** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:39 pm

Yeah, for any long distance taxi trip pick the newest looking unit...and also look at the tires which could well be s&*t regardless of the body. Pete

Post by **niggle** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:00 pm

I always book a Hua Hin taxi to pick me up - 2200 baht. PM me if you want details - very reliable

Post by **kendo** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:01 pm

Moonbeam the last green and yellow cab i hired from Bangkok to HH, we got in, then realized there was no rear seat belts in the car, so if you are traveling with someone consider this factor because your driver will endeavor to get you there in break neck speed, spurred on by the salt flats (farms) and the big Bridgstone signs he will think he has to break the record for the fastest time there.

Kendo.

Post by **niggle** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:09 pm

Which is exactly why I always book a taxi firm that I can rely on
Yer pays yer money, yer takes yer choice

Post by **Norseman** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:48 pm

Hi "moonbeam" and welcome to the forum.
I suggest that you make more use of the search function as your questions have repeatedly been answered over and over again.
However, if you can't find any answer, please feel free to ask.

Post by **Limey711** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:50 am

Best price we have had is 1900 baht Hua Hin to the airport and this was a few weeks ago, very good driver, speaks english, picking us up for the same price in three weeks time.
If it is okay I will publish his name and number on here if it is okay.

Post by **Big Boy** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:55 am

Limey,

I wouldn't normally comment here, but as the MODs are probably asleep, a posting was made by Admin back in May (I think) stating that posters should not post anything in direct competition to site sponsors.

Taxi links are one that they were referring to. However, PM to the OP is quite acceptable.

Post by **Limey711** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 2:03 am

Thanks for that Big Boy.

Post by **Norseman** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:42 am

Big Boy is spot on.
We also need some sleep, not much, just enough.

We do not permit links to sites offering the same services as we do such as taxis, car hire or property rentals.

The link is here: http://www.huahinafterdark.com/hua-hin-taxi.htm

And just as a reminder to everybody:
http://www.huahinafterdark.com/forum/hh ... t8952.html

Post by **Lev** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:38 am

Thank you Norseman.

Taxi prices vary from under 2,000 baht to over 3,000 baht but as someone above rightly said: "you get what you pay for". There is a difference between a limo and a chauffeur and an unlicensed local in a 15 year old Toyota you can find in the street, hence the difference in price.

Post by **pfotoguy369** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 2:40 pm

I pay 2300 to the airport and 2500 when he picks me up. (parking)

He's never failed in either pursut.
Nice car, good driver.

Post by **moonbeam** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:37 pm

Hey guys,

Many thanks for getting back to me. You guys seem to have quite an active forum going for you.

I'm coming over this year end - and looking forward to it already!

Appreciate it