tips peso or US dollar

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  1. RobnBecky

    RobnBecky Regular Registered Member

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    What is an appropriate tip for the greeter? I was thinking a couple $/bag. Worked out great for him when were were a large group. But this time there will only be 2 of us.

    What about the driver? $5, $10 ?
     
  2. In Seat 7A

    In Seat 7A Enthusiast Registered Member

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    What is the typical difference in transfer time using them vs the buses provided with a vacation package?

    Doug
     
  3. Jess_2703

    Jess_2703 I can choose my own title Registered Member

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    Sibce TTR is one of the last resort there's 5 couple in a buses van. Most part of the tine 5 differents resort. So you beed to stop a every single one of them. If you choose usa transfert it's direct. so 20 min instead of an 1h30 . :)

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  4. In Seat 7A

    In Seat 7A Enthusiast Registered Member

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    Thanks Jess!

    Sounds like a small price to pay considering the alternative :)
     
  5. basser

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    Wow is it really an hour and a half if you take the tour operator bus etc.
     
  6. Ali & Andrew

    Ali & Andrew I can choose my own title Registered Member

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    It really can be, plus they spend 1/2hr just loading the coaches if that's what you yet.

    Not a shill for USA Transfers but I really, really, really recommend them :)
     
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    I have used two different transfer companies in the past, both were probably about an hour trip. Like everyone said, we were always last, and they made 4-5 stops before. These were both in large vans. I have seen much large shuttles, and since they can fit more people, I bet they make more stops. So I would say there is a chance it could take that long.

    I haven't really had a problem with the drive. The driver normally has beer, so I drink several and ask various questions. The drivers have always been super friendly, and I learn new things about Mexican life all the time from them. Both of my drivers have spoken perfect English.

    My next trip though I will be doing the USA Transfers. For pretty much the same amount of money getting their much faster sounds great. Plus there is less awkward convo when the older ladies in your shuttle want to know all about your resort...and I have no problem telling them. They typically love hearing about it.
     
  8. basser

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    ok good advise thx. Already paid for a shared transfer so next time it will be USA for sure. Besides I would get a kick out of chatting with the old ladies. I haven't been able to embarrass one yet. Weeeeell once actually!!
     
  9. Cokewithlime

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    In general here's what we tip, but it's of course up to you ;)
    greeter - $2 usd or 30 peso /bag
    driver - $5 usd or 80 peso /couple each way
     
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    The worst is when some one gets caught up at the red light and you end up waiting for him , or t some one decides to take a cab and does not notify transfer company, and you end up waiting 45 minutes for them.

    Private is the way to go
     
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