We flew in last night and when we arrived to our destination the driver said he only took cash?! We have been Europe for three weeks. When we said we didn’t have that much cash, he said he would take dollars. It was the highest bill ever. From the airport to a hotel on the beach, but 80 Euros! We feel ripped off. He wanted us to pay the exchange fee too!
Posted by
Portsmouth
5642 posts
That's why I tend to use Bolt or Uber at a push. If neither are an option then I will confirm upfront that the driver will take a card, I never pay cash.
Did you use the official airport taxi from the approved rank?
Posted by
Chicago
3518 posts
Unfortunately, that can happen anywhere. I had a taxi driver in Vienna last month that I felt took the very long, scenic route to my hotel from the airport.
I figure if that’s the worst thing that happens on a trip, you’re doing pretty well. And now you know for future trips to ask a taxi driver if they accept credit card before you get in. Lesson learned.
I hope you enjoyed your time in Lisbon and now you have a good story to tell. :-)
Posted by
Connecticut
118 posts
I am so sorry for your welcome to Lisbon.
In general, the taxis in Lisbon are honest, fair and quite pleasant.
EXCEPT
Posted by
Connecticut
118 posts
oops, pressed the wrong key.
As I was saying, EXCEPT at the arrivals area at the airport. I wish you had run your plan past the group as there have been many warnings about it. The return ride is not the problem. The arrival meeting drivers rely on overtired and naive travelers.
You will find the rest of your interactions with the people not at all like that
Regards and enjoy the rest of your trip
Dennis