Seattle Cabs
Oct 18th, 2006, 11:08 AM
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My wife, baby, and I will be using a cab to get from the airport to the hotel and back. This will be the 1st time any of us have taken a cab. Does the $25-35 price cover all of us or is that per person?
Oct 18th, 2006, 01:30 PM
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From the airport to a downtown Seattle hotel will be approx. $32-35 for the ride, one way (that price covers all 3 of you).
There is not a flat fee coming from the airport, they use a meter. You will see it in the front seat, showing the amount the ride costs as you go along. There is also a $1-2 'airport fee' that is in addition to what the meter shows that the driver will ask for, so don't be surprised. That's legitimate.
There is not a flat fee coming from the airport, they use a meter. You will see it in the front seat, showing the amount the ride costs as you go along. There is also a $1-2 'airport fee' that is in addition to what the meter shows that the driver will ask for, so don't be surprised. That's legitimate.
Oct 18th, 2006, 02:09 PM
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Usually the price of a cab ride is per ride, not per person. It may be a flat rate or per meter (by mile). In US a tip is expected.
If you take a shuttle, the price is per person. Don't know if they charge for babies. Children get a discount.
If you take a shuttle, the price is per person. Don't know if they charge for babies. Children get a discount.
Oct 18th, 2006, 02:43 PM
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I usually give a few extra dollars. Say if the ride is $32, I'll round up to $35... or $27 up to $30, like that.
There is only one taxi company that is allowed at the airport, it is called Stita.
Returning to the airport you can call anyone.
Yellow Cab is the one I normally use and they advertise "$28.00 flat rate from downtown Seattle to SeaTac Airport" in their advertisement in the Yellow Pages.
There is only one taxi company that is allowed at the airport, it is called Stita.
Returning to the airport you can call anyone.
Yellow Cab is the one I normally use and they advertise "$28.00 flat rate from downtown Seattle to SeaTac Airport" in their advertisement in the Yellow Pages.
Oct 18th, 2006, 06:44 PM
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You are wise to take a taxi.
The fare on the meter is for the three of you and, as others have suggested, your driver will appreciate a tip.
However, if you need the money as much as (or more than) the driver, you are not required to pay more than the meter fare (plus any possible supplements explained on signs located within the taxi).
Using taxis while traveling eliminates a lot of stress and is, therefore, a very wise investment.
I hope you have a great trip.
The fare on the meter is for the three of you and, as others have suggested, your driver will appreciate a tip.
However, if you need the money as much as (or more than) the driver, you are not required to pay more than the meter fare (plus any possible supplements explained on signs located within the taxi).
Using taxis while traveling eliminates a lot of stress and is, therefore, a very wise investment.
I hope you have a great trip.
