Taxi experience in Barbados?

[LTCOP]

I am interested in information about taxis in Barbados. Does anyone know if the drivers will accept US dollars? Anyone have an idea of the cost from the airport to the Accra Beach Hotel? Do the taxis have a good reputation? Trying to decide if I should use ship transportation or just use a taxi myself:-)

 

Has anyone stayed at the Accra? Any comments?

 

Thanks for any advice!

 

Pam

[aimodels]

Yes, the drivers (as well as most Bajans) will gladly accept USD. When a driver quotes you a rate, be sure to clarify whether you're being quoted in BDS or USD. $ 1USD = $2 BDS.

 

A taxi from GA airport to Accra/Rockley should run $17 USD ($34 BDS).

 

I personally have never had a problem with cabs or buses on Barbados. You'll likely get a better deal if you catch a cab outside of the port area.

 

Cheers, P:)

[Aplmac]

Accra Beach Hotel is located on the nicest beach on the South Coast

so be sure to take advantage of that geographical location!

 

 

This picture taken at Rockley Beach, where you can see bits of the hotel smack in the middle of the shot.

 

The U.S.Dollar is not only accepted, it is preferred! -anywhere in these islands

by any- and every-one myself included.

 

Beats the local Mickey Mouse currencies. :cool:

 

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[LTCOP]

Oh my gosh - that beach and water look wonderful!!!

 

Thanks for much to both of you for answering my questions!!! The taxi rate is certainly better than the cruise ship transfer rate!

 

We won't land until around 10:30 at night. Do the taxis charge a higher rate for that time of night?

 

Aplmac - I see you are leaving on a cruise soon! Bon Voyage!

 

Pam

[aimodels]

Time of day shouldn't matter, but a driver may charge you more depending on how much luggage you have and the size of your group.

 

IIRC, the last time we took a cab from GA to The Gap, we were a group of 9 with luggage, so we needed a larger van. I think we ended up paying $40 USD plus tip.

 

Just check with the driver...

 

Here's a good guideline for rates:

 

http://barbados.org/tours/barbadostaxis.htm

 

Cheers, P:)

[LTCOP]

Thanks P!

 

That sight is very helpful! Very excited to be visiting Barbados! And planning is such fun:-)

 

Appreciate the advice!

 

Pam

[aimodels]

No prob. Barbados is one of our favourite islands. The people are wonderful.

 

This forum is a wealth of information when planning vacations. I'm like you, planning is all part of the fun...

 

Cheers, P:)

[warmbajanbreeze]

The taxi drivers have no problem accepting US dollars. US Dollars are widely accepted around the island. Have a great time!

[Keith1010]

The drivers gladly accept USA dollars.

 

Keith

[KirkNC]

No problems anywhere in Barbados with US dollars.

[LTCOP]

I appreciate all the posts! And can't wait to get there! I read nothing but great things about the island and and the people!

 

Pam