tonto524 Posted March 2, 2018 #26 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Thanks ! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 3, 2018 #27 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I know this is not the question but consider using Uber. It is charged to your credit card. Prices are very competitive. We just used Uber several times during our recent stay in Sydney and it was terrific. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodogbodog Posted March 3, 2018 #28 Share Posted March 3, 2018 So what did Uber cost to the airport from the Rocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 3, 2018 #29 Share Posted March 3, 2018 So what did Uber cost to the airport from the Rocks? We didn't use it nor a taxi. Hotel arranged the car. However, for those wanting pricing it takes seconds: https://www.uber.com/fare-estimate/ Price varies based on demand and vehicle selected. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodogbodog Posted March 3, 2018 #30 Share Posted March 3, 2018 The Rocks/OPT to Sydney International Airport using Uber - according to their estimator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 3, 2018 #31 Share Posted March 3, 2018 That's it. The range is based on whether there is an up charge. We waited no more then 10 minutes for Uber. Usually two to three minutes from our downtown Hotel near the Rocks. Great drivers. Very safe. We are pretty much done taking Taxis unless that is the only choice. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodogbodog Posted March 3, 2018 #32 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Wait til you experience Uber’s “surge” pricing multipliers and you might reconsider taxis - when surge (usually 1.5x up) is applied you may as well be in a taxi in terms of cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 3, 2018 #33 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Wait til you experience Uber’s “surge” pricing multipliers and you might reconsider taxis - when surge (usually 1.5x up) is applied you may as well be in a taxi in terms of cost Had it one time. We know about it. Overall we felt much better about the Taxis. Also we found that we were taken directly to where we wanted to go and not for a "ride". Even In Sydney some tourists can be taken by a ride as confirmed by several people who worked in our hotel who also recommended Uber. I most prefer Uber these days or booking private vehicles in certain cases such as when we used it both ways between hotel and airport. Daughter's in laws used public transportation which was another option. Choice is good. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted March 3, 2018 #34 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Wait til you experience Uber’s “surge” pricing multipliers and you might reconsider taxis - when surge (usually 1.5x up) is applied you may as well be in a taxi in terms of cost In terms of surge, you only need to be about 1.2x for Uberx to be the same cost as taxis, and that means all other options are more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerfectlyPerth Posted March 4, 2018 #35 Share Posted March 4, 2018 That Uber estimate is WAY out! I have done Rocks to Airport and reverse - and Rocks to Darling Harbour and reverse - several times over the past few months and it was never over $26. If its surging on any particular day I grab a taxi as its not that much different in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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