I'm needing recommendations for a reliable car service to get to Brandenburg Airport for a very early morning flight. Please let me know if you have used one and would book with them again, or even if there are any to avoid. Speaking of avoid, I don't use Uber.
Posted by
Bay Area, California
1632 posts
Check booking.com to see if it offers such service.
I used Uber while in Germany without problems but YMMV.
Posted by
Uppsala, Sweden
6985 posts
Why not use a regular taxi?
Posted by
Chicago
2047 posts
I agree. Just call a taxi or if at a hotel, have the front desk call one.
Posted by
Southeast US
4046 posts
I have used Blacklane multiple times in the past in Berlin (and other places). I have always been pleased with their service, but they have become quite pricey.
Posted by
OP
Texas
16 posts
Thanks all for the replies. I seem to have more bad luck than good with taxis, from drivers arguing who will get the fare, to hotel personnel flagging down a taxi which then drove off after being told the airport was the destination, to a driver banging on his meter 5 minutes into a 40 minute ride saying it did not work. I made him pull over and we agreed on a fare before continuing. Having said all of that I will try a taxi. I'm just concerned with my little German and communicating with the driver. I will take Rick Steve's advice and have my airline and terminal written down to hand to them, and as the concierge said, make sure the meter is turned on.
Posted by
Bavaria
2480 posts
a taxi which then drove off after being told the airport was the destination
In Germany, a taxi is a normal means of public transport and has a transport obligation within the city and to the airport. In addition, the airport transfer is a lucrative trip, no one would say no anyway.
I'm just concerned with my little German and communicating with the driver.
You probably will have something in common with the driver. Often they speak a little English rather than German. The best thing is, you speak Afghan ;)