Transportation Question

[AvoidDaNoid 0]

I am arriving in Manila at 10:55PM from the US the day that I go. I get to a hotel that is right next to the embassy. Will it be easy for me to get a Taxi from the airport to drive all of the way there? I hear it is a long drive. Should I prearrange a taxi somehow? If so then how? Or should I just wait until I arrive? How much will a ride cost?

[Dave & Jenny 0]

I am arriving in Manila at 10:55PM from the US the day that I go. I get to a hotel that is right next to the embassy. Will it be easy for me to get a Taxi from the airport to drive all of the way there? I hear it is a long drive. Should I prearrange a taxi somehow? If so then how? Or should I just wait until I arrive? How much will a ride cost?

This is my "normal" arrival time when I fly from the US. I have never had a problem with getting a Taxi. You can either get a prepaid fixed amount, more expensive taxi to the hotel, or easily get a official, airport-approved Metered taxi in the airport right outside the terminal doors. The metered taxis are a little bit more than the normal fare around manila, but not too bad - I think the trip may run you about 250-350 pesos with the metered taxi to the USEM area (probably 20-25 minutes at that time of night). The third alternative is to walk further out of the terminal to save 100pesos and get a regular taxi, but it is a pain, you have to argue with them about turning on the meter, etc. I just prefer to not waste the time and spend the extra $2.

[-B&T- 1]

I am arriving in Manila at 10:55PM from the US the day that I go. I get to a hotel that is right next to the embassy. Will it be easy for me to get a Taxi from the airport to drive all of the way there? I hear it is a long drive. Should I prearrange a taxi somehow? If so then how? Or should I just wait until I arrive? How much will a ride cost?

It should not be more than 30 mins. since you'll be arriving late plus you still have to go thru with the customs.Be careful and get a metered taxi from the airport. .

Edited April 23, 2009 by * Bituin *

[Mitch/Jezzieca 0]

I agree with each of the above.... I have never had any difficulty getting a taxi from the airport going to the same hotel area that you are. I feel at that time of night it is simply safer and less stressful to grab a metered airport cab and enjoy what should be a less than 30 minute ride. Enjoy your time!

[luck-e and Kookie 0]

theres a new yellow cabs in the airport. you just have to stand in line and they cost around 200 pesos

[tallcoolone 102]

Plenty of Taxi's at Manila Airport

Just don't get in the one where the driver has a turbin and has "ABU SAYAFF" Rules on the back window

Don't spend much time in Manila, It's the armpit of the Philippines and not a good reflection of the Philippines.

Take a plane ride to another city and explore the Philippines

[Dakine 26]

Plenty of Taxi's at Manila Airport

Just don't get in the one where the driver has a turbin and has "ABU SAYAFF" Rules on the back window

Don't spend much time in Manila, It's the armpit of the Philippines and not a good reflection of the Philippines.

Take a plane ride to another city and explore the Philippines

"driver has a turbin and has "ABU SAYAFF" Rules on the back window"

Excellent! hahahaha

Edited April 24, 2009 by Haole

[tallcoolone 102]

Plenty of Taxi's at Manila Airport

Just don't get in the one where the driver has a turbin and has "ABU SAYAFF" Rules on the back window

Don't spend much time in Manila, It's the armpit of the Philippines and not a good reflection of the Philippines.

Take a plane ride to another city and explore the Philippines

"driver has a turbin and has "ABU SAYAFF" Rules on the back window"

Excellent! hahahaha