Renting a car ?

[wrtiii]

Ryan, I experienced the same issues as you, but as years go by it seems easier. I'm sure it's just that I'm getting more comfortable with the system. As drivers pull up, I just say "Route cab to ...?" and they either say yes or drive on. In general, the only issue is with non-taxis (white plate cars) trying to sell me rides. But even going out of town, I don't think it has taken us more than 10 minutes to find a route cab going where we're headed. For evening use, I do keep a few numbers of cab drivers on my phone. And I know this is controversial, but I always tip, which amounts to splitting the difference between the route cab rate and the charter rate.

[Accompong]

Ryan, I experienced the same issues as you, but as years go by it seems easier. I'm sure it's just that I'm getting more comfortable with the system. As drivers pull up, I just say "Route cab to ...?" and they either say yes or drive on. In general, the only issue is with non-taxis (white plate cars) trying to sell me rides. But even going out of town, I don't think it has taken us more than 10 minutes to find a route cab going where we're headed. For evening use, I do keep a few numbers of cab drivers on my phone. And I know this is controversial, but I always tip, which amounts to splitting the difference between the route cab rate and the charter rate.

wrtiii, I am with you on this. Sometimes I think I used to try too hard to avoid situations like dealing with Route Taxis but after many years, it just became second nature. I don't have a problem waving off non-taxis and any Red Plate that pulls up and doesn't have the route on the side where I am going, I clarify if it is operating as a route taxi and if not, how much is the charge. If it is reasonable, I take it and if not, I wave him off too.

It doesn't take much effort and the savings is substantial over the month or more vacations I take each year. I have at least 5 or so phone numbers to call when I need a ride somewhere and negotiate from there but most are my friends so I get a good price straight off anyways.

Also, I don't think tipping a little is that controversial. If I get into a Route Taxi that isn't full, I often offer to pay a little brawta for an extra seat for comfort (like the front passenger seat). Sometimes I even offer to pay the person's fare who is already in the front seat if they let me sit there instead of in the back of the car.

Just my opinion.

[Joe King]

True that. I find the taxi dude going to the west end restaurant is hoping for the return fare. However, if your wanting a route taxi to return, expect to pay charter price, bearing in mind the price is usually higher later in the west end due to lack of a competition (no body hangs in the west end other than maybe at 3 dives).. There is literally no red plate to flag down. Restaurants recognize the problem and often offer free pickup but usually one way only.

[Miss Honey]

Considering renting a car, has anyone done that?
Can you give me pro's and con's, is it safe?

We have been following this post. Is there anywhere in Negril to rent a car for a few days just to have the freedom to enjoy the area ? We don’t need a car the whole week.

[Rob]

We have been following this post. Is there anywhere in Negril to rent a car for a few days just to have the freedom to enjoy the area ? We don’t need a car the whole week.

Check out the Vehicle Rentals in our Things to Do section!

https://negril.com/vehicles/

[Miss Honey]

Thanks Rob.