Can we just catch a cab from MBJ to Negril?

[hygieia]

Or should we arrange for private transportation?

It's just two of us, and wondering if it would be cheaper, easier and faster to just grab a cab on our way out from the airport? Our friend gave us this advice because he said the cabbies would also give us good insight into other recreational stuff too if you know what mean. But I don't want to mess around too much, just want to get to Negril as fast as possible. NOt interested waiting for other people etc. Just curious what you all do when you go to Negril.

[booger]

Book a private ride. Look in the transportation section and you will find some good drivers who will take care if you. My preference is Kingsley James from Take Care Tours. He will make whatever stops you need on the way and charges $60 for two people each way. Everyone has their favorite driver, mine just happens to be a favorite of many good folks.

http://negril.com/transport/takecare.htm

Another driver who gets great reviews in Linston. His Dad post on here as CaptainD, so if he acts up feel free to tell on him. LOL

http://redplate-negril.com/

[Navvet]

I don't think you'll get that much of a deal from cabbies at the airport, because you still need transportation back to Mobay. I pay $100 R/T for two when I go. Try http://www.phillipsjamaicatours.com/ he's on Negril.com and just recently a couple boardies gave him good reviews. I really don't see cabbies giving someone that much of a break when the destination is Negril. Good luck.

[luvjabd]

I don't think you'll get that much of a deal from cabbies at the airport, because you still need transportation back to Mobay. I really don't see cabbies giving someone that much of a break when the destination is Negril. Good luck.

The cabbies at the airport WILL accept a fair price. Of course, if you are new and you dont know what a fair price is they WILL try to over charge you.

[Navvet]

The cabbies at the airport WILL accept a fair price. Of course, if you are new and you dont know what a fair price is they WILL try to over charge you.

That's why I suggested using a tour operator from Negril.com because the price is already known ahead of time and one knows that they will pick you up on the way out of JA.

[Jamadian]

That's why I suggested using a tour operator from Negril.com because the price is already known ahead of time and one knows that they will pick you up on the way out of JA.

We used Rocky's Tours and had no problems. Wayne was a very good driver with a great sense of humour. Our fare was $70.00, money well spent.

[luvjabd]

That's why I suggested using a tour operator from Negril.com because the price is already known ahead of time and one knows that they will pick you up on the way out of JA.

You dont just hop in the taxi and then let him charge you whatever when you reach Negril.....you ask BEFORE you get in the car how much to Negril. Better yet ask..."Will you take me to Negril for (quote your rate)?"
This webiste is a lot of help but you can survive Negril without the sponsors.

[poolguywindsor]

If you were in a pinch, you could probabaly negotiate a decent price, but why take the chance. There are lots of Negril drivers that are more than fare price, as mentioned above.

[wnyjim]

If your a wing it type of person go for it but please come back and let us all know how you made out.

One big reason we book a driver in advance from Negril.com is some offer a free phone to use while your there. We did this on our last trip. Makes it a real game changer in enhancing your enjoyment on your trip.

[Accompong]

I think one of the main reasons to get a Negril driver to pick you up and drop you off is that the drivers outside the airport are Mobay-based drivers and they usually want to charge a little more because of the business they miss out on when they take you to Negril and, of course, they have to come back empty.

As someone else said, the Negril drivers are often offering a free cell phone for you to use and now you will know a driver to call when you want to go to the beach or the cliffs or shopping etc.

Another reason I would like to add is if this is your first trip, you now know someone who lives somewhere around Negril and can fill you in on the "runnings" (especially if you want to partake of the local culture).

Peace and Guidance