Acapulco: By Taxi & Minibus

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By Taxi & Minibus

Before you go anywhere by cab, find out what the price should be and agree with the driver on a fare. Tipping isn't expected, but a few extra pesos are always appreciated. Drivers will sometimes recommend a certain restaurant or store, from which they may get a kickback. That said, their recommendations can often be good ones, so if you're feeling adventurous, try one. Hotel taxis are the most expensive, the roomiest, and in the best condition. A price list that all drivers adhere to is posted in hotel lobbies. Fares in town are $3 to $7; from downtown to the Princess Hotel is about $18; from the hotel zone to Playa Caleta is about $9. Cabs that cruise the streets usually charge by zone, with a minimum charge of $2. A normal fare is about $3 to go from the zócalo to the International Center. Rates are about 30% higher at night. You can also hire a taxi by the hour or the day. Prices vary from about $10 an hour for a hotel taxi to $8 an hour for a street taxi; always negotiate. Minibuses travel along preset routes through Taxco and charge about 40. Volkswagen "bugs" provide inexpensive (average $1.50) taxi transportation.