Does anyone know the cost of a taxi transfer from Corfu Airport to Arillas only we really dont fancy the transfer by coach via everywhere on the way. Would be grateful of any rough cost ideas.
Tracey
8) From memory about 35 euro, I think. If you go to Arillas.com and look under Local accomadation I think you will find it mentioned
Hope this helps,
Ivan
BTW our transfer last year (Thompson) was straight there and back!
I think Ivan is quite right on the cost of 35 euros. - but if you are taking an "Airport Taxi" get them to confirm the price before you agree. They tried to overcharge us one year! (and we were sharing with someone he was dropping off on the way) Failing that contact Arillas Travel or maybe Dimitris at the Brouklis. They may be able to arrange you a local taxi.
Hello Tracey,
Between my daughter, niece and myself we done quite a few taxi transfers last year. The cheapest was 35euros, but the most expensive was 50euros when unfortunately the girls did not confirm the fare before getting into the taxi. :( A few of the fares were around the 40 euro region, but we think it is well worth it rather than taking the gamble on how quick your coach transfer is going to be. A quick transfer one trip unfortunately does not guarantee another. :roll:
Eileen x.
Transfer times are usually around the one and a half hour mark.I dont like them at all now (must be getting old)but as we have paid for them in the cost of the holiday we put up with it
i like the coach transfers! i think they are great it makes it all that little more exciting. plus u get to see what other parts of the island are like. and like harold said you have already paid for it. but i can also see why u prefer taxi transfers especially if its a really hot day!!! :D
marie xxx
Thanks everyone for all the taxi advice - I must admit the last time we went over with Thomson I remember there being a straight transfer and not via Roda, Sidari etc - I think it is Manos who goes around the reakin.If we book for Thomson to arrange a taxi and not the coach they want to charge us £90.00!!! I think they are taking the mickey! I will ponder on what to do.
Thanks again everyone
Tracey x
Tracey & Peter
Just to add further to your dilemma. If you are considering hiring a car during your stay you could always get a price from one of the various car hire firms in Arillas. Find a price which includes having the car to meet you at the Airport. Then drive there yourself. Of course, if it's a night flight, you may not want to get involved in this. I did an early morning "night drive" once, took a wrong turn and ended up at the harbour, but luckily not in the harbour!
Neggy
Hello Tracey and Peter,
I've got to agree with Neggy (I liked that Eggy, was it deliberate or just too much wine with your dinner :roll: ).
I only do the taxi transfer if Keith is not travelling with us, as I have yet to take up the challenge of driving in Corfu. We usually arrange a hire car for collection and drop of at the airport, the price is very reasonable, especially if you take into consideration the return taxi fares.(that is unless you go for a flash car :wink:)
As Eggy says you have to shop around for the best price, but it is worth it if you like to get out and about and have the freedom to see more of Corfu at your own leisure. Ha, ha, easy said for me who does not do the driving, but I think that is all going to change this year...so look out anyone arriving after the 24th June :oops:
Eileenx
Hi Eileen
I'm like you driving in Corfu or anywhere abroad come to that is a big no no for me, I leave all that to Peter, in saying that we have had a car several times whilst over in Arillas and I think we've done all the driving we need. Anyway what is going to change after June? I'm intrigued!!
Tracey x
Hi' Tracey,
I wish it was interesting to have intrigued you, but alas I am sorry it is not.
Depending on who we hire our car from we sometimes have to pay extra to have my name put on the insurance, as I always have great intentions of giving it a go :roll: Then the minute I step of the plane I go into relaxed mode immediately (you must know the feeling?!)and then I cannot be bothered with the hassle...and besides I would not be able to drink my lunchtime Retsina if I had to drive. :(
As we are going for a little longer this year (3 weeks) I have really, really promised to take my turn driving...but methinks we will not be able to afford to hire a car for that length of time :wink: Oh, Oh.. maybe I will get off with it again :lol:
Eileenx
When are you having your wonderful long stay in Arillas (3 weeks)? presumably this is all in one go and not two or three seperate holidays!!
Tracey x
oops, forgot to say who message is for - the above message is for Eileen
Tracey x
Hi Tracy & Peter
Just confirming the above, Taxis are usually between 40 &50 euros,or we hire a car we always get ours from Anna & Kostas who run Arillas car hire as well as Anna's studios, Kostas always meets us at the airport and we drop it back at the airport, you can get many cars at slightly less money ,but we have never had any hiccups like some we have heard about. speak soon.
Paul/Deb5
Hi Eileen
Yes when are you going ? as we will be going for longer this year as our daughter has got exams and can't go until end of june so if you have contacts for longer stints than 2 weeks, let us know .
anyway I will give you a call on the land line,keep you up with the news
on the land etc.
Paul/Deb5
Hi Tracey,
We are going on the 24th June, when are you going?. Although we usually take 3 weeks in seperate holidays, mostly June & September, this will be the first time we have been able to take the 3 weeks at the one time. :D We are really looking forward to having more time to chill out and relax.
Paul,
As you can see I've answered your question re-dates above! If we chose a package deal it would have been far too expensive, so it is flight only and accomodation seperate. Mind you the prices that were quoted on another part of the forum booking with Going Places were very good for 3 weeks in late September, but I have not looked at the prices for June. Out of curiosity I must have a little nosey into the website later on today. :)
I'm looking forward to hearing all your news. :D
Eileenx
Paul,
I had a look at the Going Places website and did a couple of costings based on 2 adults for 21 nights departing Monday 20th June (looks like monday is the only flying day for them) at the Galini Studios travelling with Manos.
From Manchester the total price is £780 and Newcastle £780, I only entered these 2 airports as I'm familiar with the prices from them. Considering that it is named accomodation I don't think these prices are bad at all. :D
Also, there were lots of apts to choose from I just picked these out as they were the least expensive.
I took a look at their flight only prices, but Excel are cheaper on that score.
I'm glad I checked these out as I will look at Going Places website next time I go.
Eileenx
Eileen,
we always use going places even before they were going places(they were robinsons travel in exeter)and you know the deal we got
Harold,
Yes I think I remember the deal you got you mentioned it before somewhere :D ! You and Sal are certainly going places with Going Places.
Eileenx
Hi Eileen
With regard to your question - we are booked for 2 weeks starting 9 September, however we also want to try and get a week out in May/June, but its dependant on when my hubby Peter decides on a date to have his knee operated on, the specialist wants to do it asap, but we are booked for 2 weeks skiing in USA at the end of Feb and Peter has said no way is he putting that at risk so he will have it done when we return, so I have suggested that the gets it done May/June and then we can get an extra week away whilst he has R&R!! and Arillas is just the place to do that dont you think?
Tracey x
Hmmmmm, these posts have given me an idea - when I drive over in May, I will spend my week with a cardboard "TAXI" sign on top of my old Vauxhall Astra and hire myself out for cut-price airport transfers. If I charged 35 euros a time, I could probably make enough to pay for the whole trip. I could even have Lucy in the back as a real-life nodding dog!! :lol:
Sorry, did I hear someone say something about having to have a licence? Oh well, back to the drawing board (or is it the beach?)! :wink:
Stuart
Hi' Tracey,
I think that it sounds like you are a very greedy person...just like me :wink: 2 weeks in the USA, 1 week in Arillas (purely medical reasons of course!) and then back to Arillas for 2 weeks in September.
You have a lot to look forward to, it's just a pity for Peter and his knee, you will probably need a week in Arillas just for yourself to recuperate after running around after him :roll:
Eileenx
Stuart,
:idea: It would be even better if you and Lil' Lucy flew back (or hitched!) and you could leave your car for us all to use :D
Eileenx
Hi Tracey & Peter,
I think I read it right ,that Peter is waiting for knee op ? but your going
skiing first !!! hope he doesn't do more damage!! I think i would have the op first and then 4 weeks in Arillas recouping ?? only cause I'm not keen on snow.
Anyway all the best with everything and have a good time, we might see you in Arillas as we go twice a year, and make sure you go to Dimitris at the Brouklis Taverna so he can take a photo for the Forum ?
Paul/Deb5
Hi Paul/Deb
Yes thats right ski first knee later, the fact is Peter should have had it done Dec time, but he knew then it would screw this years skiing up and that would never do!! so he has a view he may as well screw it up completely and then have the op when he comes back with it in a state, then he gets to ski for 2 weeks in Colorado and then if we time it right and have the op early May we can do R&R in Arillas as an extra holiday - so you see there is a method in my madness. I will take care of him whilst away and make sure he doesnt do anything too stupid - like a black run.
When are you off to Arillas Paul?
Tracey x
Hi Tracy & Peter
He must be keen ?? but the thing is ,not to screw it up to much in case
you do more harm!! but then of course there is travel ins !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We usually get out there by end of May and Oct. but with the girls schooling it gets more difficult each year, this year with exams we won't
be able to go until begining of July !!! which is a much longer wait, but it will be good as we have never been out in that month, and it will be longer than 2 weeks thats for sure.
speak soon.
Paul/Deb5
I agree with the average price being 30 euros. The best thing you can do is get in touch with where you are staying and ask them to book it for you.I always do this and it works out cheaper! :wink:
Last time Sally and i took a Taxi trip from Corfu Town to Arillas the taxi driver went faster than the aircraft that brought us to Corfu,sally was scared to death and neede a big Metaxa after we got out.
Thanks for that Harold!!!! My plan this year is to book flight and accommodation seperate, my only problem with that is i will have to spend time on my own with someone i don't know "The Taxi Driver" and the thought of feeling like i should be on the Brands Hatch Circuit really dosen't appeal....... lets hope i don't get the same driver you had :shock:
Yvonne
Yvonne
Just do what a friend of mine used to do. Sit right behind the driver and, everytime he starts to go a bit too fast for your liking, tap him smartly on the shoulder and say "Siga Siga megale, thelo na ftaso simera, ochi hthes", which means "Slow down lad, I want to arrive today not yesterday".
After doing that a couple of times, they usually get the message.
Or, you could just make sure you have had a nice half bottle of wine on the plane - that way, you'll not be drunk, but you will probably be less bothered, 8)
Stuart
Stuart
I think i will go with your second tip :wink: my Greek is no good and knowing my luck i will probably get it wrong, and put myself in deep water :oops:
Yvonne x
Guess what we are going to do this year,.....................................TAXI from the airport
Hi Harold
Your line of dots has just come through as a very wide page and I've only just seen what was written, if we don't get a car we will also be getting a taxi !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And Yvonne, when we get a taxi I tell the driver that I'm an English Taxi driver, sometimes that does the trick, we have never had a problem, yet.
Paul/Deb5
Hello Paul/Deb5,
We will be getting a car.I did think about getting one from Anna and picking it up at the airport,but we thought we would leave it for a few days,just so we can relax and recover from the journey.I will get the car mid week and toddle off to town,and use the hole in the wall,plus visit some friends.
Hi both
I am going to Arillas in August and want to get a car for the fortnight we are there. I will probably arrange to pick one up from the airport. You obviously have hired cars before in Corfu - is there anyone you would recomment. Harold, you mention someone called Anna?
PS - There is something very wrong with the formatting in this thread!
Cheers
Pete
Pete
I understand that Anna's car hire is very good but we always hire through Arillas Travel. As we now stay at their apartments it makes sense for us to get from them. We have just hired one of their small cars for 2 weeks in June. Pick up to & from the Airport. 14 days. I think the price was e440. Not bad considering a taxi is about e45 each way. What I especially like about it is we get a driver to & from the Airport as well, so I can unwind. I would think that Annas Car hire does the same. I would be interested in what prices you get.
Negg
Pete,
we always use Arillas car hire,and we usually get a fiat punto,all the cars are in very good condition.I think they will deliver to the airport,best to contact them direct,there maybe a link here if not then Dimitris wil help
Thanks Eggy/Harold
I'll have a look for Arillas Car hire's details and give them a shout.
Pete
Pete
If it's any further help Arillas Travel have a site/E-mail. You could try www.arillas-travel.com. Olga speaks & writes good english.
Negg
Pete,
i have had a look around and there is a hire car site under travel info on the left hand site of this site.
Thanks Harold and Eggy
I can see this will be my weekend task - along with booking airport parking at this end - always a joy! The last couple of times we have gone to one of these off-airport parks with the minibus transfer (Birmingham)but last time was a nightmare. Traffic jams, having to wait around in the freezing cold on the way there and back (it was in Feb - skiing hol). We have decided this time that it is worth being ripped off to actually park on the airport itself!
Pete
Car all booked - I went with Anna at Arillas Rentals in the end. She gave me what I think is a good price - 448 Euros for the 2 weeks pick up and drop off at the airport for a Hyundai Accent or equivalent in August.
The airport parking was cheaper than I was expecting as well - it only cost me around £10 more than the next cheapest off airport parking to park at the NCP car park a 5 minute walk from the terminal at BHX - £75 for the fortnight.
I do like getting a bargain!
As you can see - I do like to get my holiday booked and sorted way in advance. Now all I have to do is wait - 96 days!!
Hello Pete,
glad you have got fixed up.Anna and her family are loverly people and we have always found them very helpful.
Hi Pete
Yes, we have always used Anna's cars and touch wood never had a problem, exactly as you say they are very helpful, and we had the Hyundai ourselves.
You must go and have a drink with them @ Annas studios and have a look, they are new & nice,if you haven't been before.
Paul/Deb5
Latested on Taxi's from the Airport,we were charged 45 euros this after beating him down from 50 so do haggle first.
Harold, do you still think it is worth doing the tax transfer rather than the coach - did you use it both ways? What was the time taken in the taxi?
Tracey x
We only usd it going to Arillas,we decided that it was worth it otherwise we would not have arrived in restort untill about 2100hr then to unpack and get something to eat it would have been to late
I have been going to Corfu for 18 years and after the first few times of losing several hours of my holiday on transfers (sometimes up 4 hours each way), I always prefer to take a taxi both ways. 1 Hour approx to Arillas.
I can't believe that the taxi fare of 50 euros. that is an increase of 25% on last September. I thought the local government regulated the fares. I don't mind spending my hard earned cash in Corfu but I won't be ripped off. I'd rather hire a car from Anna to be picked up at the airport. At least I know she's fair.
:twisted:
We are travelling with Manos for the first time. Our transfer with Thomsons has always been direct from airport to Arilas.
Should we expect a long transfer with Manos and what route does it usually take? Should I organise a taxi??
we are travelling with Thompson and were thinking of getting a taxi, but if they go direct from the airport to arillas then we wont bother, i just hope it doesnt take that long if its a direct transfer.........any advice would be great
Cheers
Barry :D
Hi peeps.for those that don't know but it's wiser to get your hotel or appartment to bbok you a taxias they are much cheaper.With most things if you are a tourist you are charged more.The average price is 30 E to Arillas.
Hope this helps
The last time we went with Manos, probably about 5/6 years ago we did the "rounds" with Roda/Acharavi and Sidari first. Probably took, I think. about 1 and 3/4 hours. Going home they did the reverse, with us collected first. I imagine it depends on who is booked in where. This year we have been quoted a one way Taxi price of e45 from Arillas Travel, which I believe is still cheaper than the Airport Taxis. So we have opted for a small hire car to meet us at the Airport and which we can leave at the Airport at the end of the holiday. So Janina & Paul, you're right. Take e90 off a small hire car price of about e245 (14 days)and you have a bargain.
Negg
Forgive the mis-type on the previous response. It should read e425 for 2 weeks hire car not "e245" - Sorry if you read it and got excited. Maybe it's not so much of a bargain now!
Samantha - Please excuse me being skeptical but where can you get a Taxi from the Airport for about e30? - Who do you know?
Negg
Hey Negg,
And here was me thinking that must be one helluva small car at €245 per fortnight.!!!! :lol:
I was really surprised to pay only €35 last July for a taxi back to the airport, but €30 is a steal!
Eileenx
Quote from: EggyForgive the mis-type on the previous response. It should read e425 for 2 weeks hire car not "e245" - Sorry if you read it and got excited. Maybe it's not so much of a bargain now!
Samantha - Please excuse me being skeptical but where can you get a Taxi from the Airport for about e30? - Who do you know?
Negg
Hi Negg,
I have asked where i have stayed before to book me a taxi and a family friend who lives out there has called before to book one for me. I don't know who the firm is(if thats the right word) :wink: but I never paid 45 euros before.
Samantha
I will be interested if you get any more feed back on this one. A very long time ago we were charged 5500 drachmas by someone we knew who was not really a registered Taxi. A bit "cloak & dagger" though as I got the feeling that if money was seen changing hands at the Airport we would all be left hanging from a tree.
Negg