Cabs in Vancouver and credit cards?

[jstducky]

Last time I was in Vancouver in July 2003, I took a cab from the airport to the pier. At the time, for the best exchange rate I used my credit card to pay for the cab fare.

 

For those who have recently been to Vancouver, I just wanted to confirm that I can still use my credit card to pay for cab fare.

 

Please let me know if you have any experience with this.

 

Thanks!

[Budget Queen]

Most all Vancovuer cabs accept credit cards. Just verify your cab does before you get in.

[suziqz007]

As of June 1, 2005, yes.

[jstducky]

thanks for the help guys!

[springtxbill]

Note that most credit cards recently started adding a 3% fee for any charges bade in a foreign country even if the charges are made in US dollars.

[jstducky]

I know that, and it sucks. but I think that in the end, using my credit card to pay for the cab, even after the 3% fee will be better than the hassle of exchanging money back and forth with the bad exchange rates and the service fees for exchanging.

[cruiseryyc]

The exchange is usually better using your credit card.

[Len3]

:confused: If we use Canadian dollars - what should the cab fare be from the Vancouver Airport to the Ramada Inn on Granville (downtown) and from the Ramada to the ship dock? I don't want to be left with Canadian $$$.

[Shirleya53]

How much is a cab ride for two people from the airport to the Hyatt downtown?

[grouchy]

$30 - $40 CDN for the trip.Depends on the traffic and construction.