Quote Originally Posted by Russ In Mn View Post
Looks like the JUTA rates are $25 per person to the beach and $30 per person to the west end. Private taxis booked through the people that advertise on this message board generally run round $70 for 2 people. JUTA will take at least 20 minutes before you're on your way and you may have to stop at everyone elses hotel before you get to yours. Did JUTA the first time down and didn't even get to sit next to the wife. We also had to negotiate at the door one time as our driver failed to show due to a family emergency. Got a fair of $50 but that was at least 5 - 7 years ago. Now we always book with drivers recommended on the board and they're always waiting there for us and we're on our way quickly (with a few cold Red Stripes).
No need to pay $70 for two or even to wait for your ride. Kingsley James from Take Care Tours, a Negril.com sponsor, is $50 each way. My longest wait for him was 5 minutes, and only because there was no wait in customs or immigration. My only wait in fact was for my bags. He is always on time and will bring cold beers if you make the request.