Taxi prices to beaches

[curly]

I am comming back for my second trip staying again at the Summer Breeze.

Last time I went to several beaches during always using one of those little taxis (?) where u sit in the back. I always got a price for them to take me and pick me up at a certain time.

I paid from 400 bath to Kata to (as far as I remember ) 700 to Nai Harn for the round trip.

Did I overpay or is that the price level?

Thanks Curly

[marc26]

Originally Posted by curly

I am comming back for my second trip staying again at the Summer Breeze.

Last time I went to several beaches during always using one of those little taxis (?) where u sit in the back. I always got a price for them to take me and pick me up at a certain time.

I paid from 400 bath to Kata to (as far as I remember ) 700 to Nai Harn for the round trip.

Did I overpay or is that the price level?

Thanks Curly

not really
but you can arrange a car from SB for the same price and be in an air conditioned car

[Spector]

Originally Posted by curly

I am comming back for my second trip staying again at the Summer Breeze.

Last time I went to several beaches during always using one of those little taxis (?) where u sit in the back. I always got a price for them to take me and pick me up at a certain time.

I paid from 400 bath to Kata to (as far as I remember ) 700 to Nai Harn for the round trip.

Did I overpay or is that the price level?

Thanks Curly

If these are return prices then you did well! Personally I have a bike for my entire stay as I like the independance of going when and where I like. Last trip I rented a car for several days which allowed me even greater flexibility when traveling around with a companion. Plus later at night I was able to venture out to far off lands that I would never do on a bike.

[zarf]

Originally Posted by marc26

not really
but you can arrange a car from SB for the same price and be in an air conditioned car

Hmmm, never knew that. Thanks marc that's good to know

[Scots lad]

got 400 baht return to Karon from Patong in a tuk tuk

[lowerpro]

Get a bike more independence, or if you cant ride, motorbike taxi . The price wasnt to bad though if thats all you want to know...

[curly]

Thanks guys,

I have thought about renting a bike/car. But since I dont really have the need to go anywhere but the beach I figure why bother with insurance, parking and navigating on my own.

Curly

[Rasher]

Tao, the receptionist in the summer breeze can arrange a car for you. Her husband, Mr Thorn, has a nice a/c car and is very reliable and friendly. I used him last August to get to Kata, I think it was 400 or 600 baht for round trip, can't remember. Also great for airport transfers.

Joe

[nacha]

Originally Posted by Rasher

Tao, the receptionist in the summer breeze can arrange a car for you. Her husband, Mr Thorn, has a nice a/c car and is very reliable and friendly. I used him last August to get to Kata, I think it was 400 or 600 baht for round trip, can't remember. Also great for airport transfers.

Joe

yes, the airport transfer is great!
love it when there's someone waiting for you with your name on a sign