taxi

Post by **dill** » September 24, 2006, 3:58 pm

are there taxi at udon thani airport and how much are they to go to udon, or do you suggest to get a transfer from the hotel that you stay at?
thanxs

Post by **panick** » September 24, 2006, 4:15 pm

Yes there are Taxis at the airport and even Limo's

think the taxis are about 100bht and the limos about 300bht but dont quote me on it

most hotels usualy do a free pick up service if you book in with them so it might be worth contacting where ever you have planned to stay

valentine · Post by **valentine** » September 24, 2006, 4:32 pm

It might be of interest for the more monetery challenged amongst us to know that after using hotel minibuses on many occassions I have never been asked for a booking confirmation. Just select the one of the hotel near to where you want to go, upon arrival, go in and have a pee, then come out again.
I'm sure I have now totally confirmed the views some had of me, but unlike my tights , I am not green.

Post by **arjay** » September 24, 2006, 4:37 pm

I have observed the possibility of doing that too (though not actually done it).

Whilst I did book into the Hotel whose transport I took, I did note that I could have just wandered back out of the hotel lobby again. The driver took no interest in where I went or what I did.

Post by **beer monkey** » September 24, 2006, 4:45 pm

better watch out they don't put "wanted" or "Look out" posters of you val around the airport taxi pick up points.

"Watchout for this man he blag's free ride's into town on our buses"
"if you see him don't approach him" as he may have offensive green tights on.

valentine · Post by **valentine** » September 24, 2006, 4:49 pm

I have actually changed hotels by this manner. wanting to check out with 2 large suitcases from the Napali and into the more centrally located Chareonsri Grand and being unable to find a proper taxi, as opposed to tuk tuk.I took the minibus to airport where on arrival I transferred my bags to the Grand bus and there I was,on my way back into town again.

Post by **beer monkey** » September 24, 2006, 4:56 pm

sounds like a lot of messing about, just to save a few baht.

unless it's for the thrill of it of course !

Post by **BKKSTAN** » September 24, 2006, 5:05 pm

beer monkey wrote:sounds like a lot of messing about, just to save a few baht.
unless it's for the thrill of it of course !

I will definitely remember it,for convenience if necessary

Post by **dill** » September 24, 2006, 5:05 pm

thanxs for al the info
great help

Post by **BKKSTAN** » September 24, 2006, 5:07 pm

traveller wrote:thanxs for al the info
great help

I wonder what you will say about the help,if you get caught pilching a limo ride

valentine · Post by **valentine** » September 24, 2006, 5:12 pm

BKKSTAN wrote:
traveller wrote:thanxs for al the info
great help
I wonder what you will say about the help,if you get caught pilching a limo ride

Trust Val, Stan, I've thought of everything. Just go up to reception ask how much a room, sorry its too expensive then walk across to Tops mansion.

Post by **BKKSTAN** » September 24, 2006, 5:20 pm

valentine wrote:
BKKSTAN wrote:
traveller wrote:thanxs for al the info
great help
I wonder what you will say about the help,if you get caught pilching a limo ride
Trust Val, Stan, I've thought of everything. Just go up to reception ask how much a room, sorry its too expensive then walk across to Tops mansion.

The checks in the mail and I won't come.............................................................................

Post by **arjay** » September 24, 2006, 8:39 pm

Val wrote:I have actually changed hotels by this manner. wanting to check out with 2 large suitcases from the Napali and into the more centrally located Chareonsri Grand and being unable to find a proper taxi, as opposed to tuk tuk.I took the minibus to airport where on arrival I transferred my bags to the Grand bus and there I was,on my way back into town again

Maybe with a bit of planning one could get a free city tour including all the sights, and with a break for lunch, at the airport of course!!

laphanphon · Post by **laphanphon** » September 24, 2006, 9:08 pm

there is limo/taxi service from airport to town, i think 50 baht is the charge. major hotels have free shuttle service. there are no meter taxis or tuk tuks at airport, there is a limo/taxi service counter inside the airport to make arrangements with.

also thought of the just hop on a go to the most convenient hotel, only problem was, i live out of town.

also rental cars available, budget, avis and another, i think.

Post by **beer monkey** » September 24, 2006, 9:15 pm

there is limo/taxi service from airport to town, i think 50 baht is the charge

i dunno what some will do to save 50 baht.

valentine · Post by **valentine** » September 25, 2006, 7:44 am

Believe me BM it wasn't just the 50bht because after I tipped both drivers that had gone. I actually was meeting someone at the Chareonsri that didn;t know I had already been in town 2 days and to be seen stepping from the airport bus was quite convincing of my just arrived status.
I know, is there no depths to the depravity this man will go

Post by **BKKSTAN** » September 25, 2006, 8:08 am

valentine wrote:Believe me BM it wasn't just the 50bht because after I tipped both drivers that had gone.

BM,can you explain to Val that 50 satang is not the same as 50 baht!

Post by **Paul** » September 25, 2006, 5:48 pm

Since moving to the new airport - the charge for the Thai sponsored minibus has increased from 50 to 60 baht. This is a shared minibus and will take you anywhere in central Udon. The ticket office is directly opposite the arrivals gate when you walk out of the door. To Nong Khai it is 150 baht.

Post by **beer monkey** » September 25, 2006, 6:09 pm

Sounds like a Bargain to me. Nong khai AC mini bus 150baht.! or Udon town 60 baht. !