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Post by smudger on May 20, 2017 19:40:44 GMT
Hi All , Coming to Skiathos in a few weeks time ... Thomas cook want £150 for transfer to Koukanaries which is rather steep !... Anybody advise on a cheaper way to book a taxi in advance ? Appreciate any suggestions ...
Yammas
Smudger....
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amtgold
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Post by amtgold on May 20, 2017 19:58:11 GMT
Hi Smudge,no need to pre book taxi just get one outside the airport.I don't know how much it will be to where you want to go but I'm sure others will . Won't be as much as Thomas Cook .
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Post by smudger on May 20, 2017 20:07:51 GMT
Hi Amtgold ...Thanks for your reply ... We have been before and taxis always seem to be in great demand and just seeing if there is a way to pre book without going through TC and paying a ridiculous price ? , would prefer to book in advance if poss ?
Cheers
Smudger
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Post by dennisn on May 20, 2017 23:10:18 GMT
Hi All , Coming to Skiathos in a few weeks time ... Thomas cook want £150 for transfer to Koukanaries which is rather steep !... Anybody advise on a cheaper way to book a taxi in advance ? Appreciate any suggestions ... Yammas Smudger.... I think for £150 you could book in advance a car for a week for them to hand over to you at the airport when you arrive and collect back from you at the airport when you leave. £150 is approximately £100 dearer than taxi cost both ways. And £142 more than the bus fare for two people both ways! |
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Hi I'm new will be visiting Skiathos for 1st time in Sept staying in Troulos 😄
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Post by jlo251 on May 22, 2017 22:30:15 GMT
Hi don't book with TC we did last year and expected a private return journey.... no way we were FORCED to share with our luggage tied with straps and driven with the boot up by a very irate driver because we had dared to question why we were sharing when we thought we had a private deal with TC. TC at the airport were no help. On our return home we eventually got a full refund but it took a while !!!!! Enjoy your holiday you will love it.
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Post by kevb on May 25, 2017 13:54:50 GMT
Yes, depending on where you are staying and how much luggage you have it is possible to walk from the airport to the bus stop in the harbour then bus it all way to Kouk (as long as your accommodation isnt far from the main road there). Even a taxi all way from airport shouldnt be more than £25. TC are taking the mick. I will be getting a taxi to Megali Ammos this time as I have my OAP mum in tow but doubt it will be more than 15 Euro to there from airport. My package last time in 2015 actually included transfers but I think they were only about 15 Euro return (in a mini bus) to Troulos.
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Post by ianwwfc on May 25, 2017 17:20:57 GMT
You can get a quote via the link below. Phelan travel the La Piscine.
It cost us 15 eurost La Piscine which is at the back of the town.
info@skiathostransfers.com
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Post by dennisn on May 25, 2017 18:03:31 GMT
Can I just say - I'm a professional driver after a fashion - whitevanman. I would be unhappy taking a booking to meet an incoming flight at normal rates, because of possibility of flight delay - that's hanging around not earning and not able to take another job because of that commitment. If you're determined to use a taxi, I'd just wing it and pick one up when it comes available after you land - the taxi drivers know the days when flights are coming in and they'll go out there to make money.
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Post by smudger on May 26, 2017 19:10:25 GMT
Hi Everyone ... Many thanks for the replies , but sadly to say booked transfer against our better judgement and wallet, although didn't go for the full personal transfer taxi but will be sharing a taxi for about 50 quid less so whoever we are sharing with will be in the same boat ... sorry the same taxi..lol
Yammas
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Post by dennisn on May 27, 2017 7:25:33 GMT
I'm just thinking about this. You know, with experience so many people could save themselves a fortune on transfers. Unless you have a mobility issue, or enormous suitcases that weigh zillions of tons, the bus stop is certainly possible from the airport. I know if I were to go under non-inclusive terms (i.e. having to pay the tour operator for transfers) I would certainly do this myself. All it needs is the will to do it and accommodation reasonably accessible from a bus stop. It really breaks my heart to se the ripoff price smudger is going to pay.
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Post by katet on May 27, 2017 12:53:24 GMT
We're flight-only with Thomas Cook, so no transfers. Last year we booked a hire car, picked up at the airport- easy option, though we didn't use it much. This year (staying again in Koukounaries) we've opted not to have a car & will get a taxi at the airport. Even if we have to wait a while we won't mind ~ we'll be in Paradise!!!
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Post by smudger on May 27, 2017 19:29:39 GMT
Hi everyone , thanks for all your input , This is our only second visit to this beautiful island , Im sure once we are seasoned visitors we will happy to to take our chances on grabbing a taxi at the airport than rather line TC pockets ?
Yammas
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