Haggle hardFare negotiating and haggling is a must because the price named by the driver is always an 'inflated rate' (especially if you're a tourist). The trick is to not accept the first offer and try to reach a fair compromise.
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It depends how far you are going. In Bangkok, you actually do not want to take a tuk tuk because they charge more than a taxi. Take a taxi with a meter and you will get the best rate. Make sure before your taxi driver agrees to use the meter before he starts driving, even if his taxi has a sign that says meter on it.
The disadvantages include exposure to the pollution, the less comfortable ride and the heat if you stop at a traffic light for a long time. Of course, tuk-tuks are reasonable for only very short trips.
Tuk-tuks are best suited to short trips. Often it would cost the same (or even be cheaper) to take a cab to the same destination, but the smaller and more nimble tuk tuk will go a lot faster.
How many people can fit in an Tuk Tuk? A Tuk Tuk seats 5 people comfortably but are built to seat 6 people total. Tuk Tuks are small vehicles - for everyone's comfort we suggest 5 adult riders per Tuk Tuk. 6 guests are ok with group that includes children ages 3+ and adults.
Tipping in Thailand is not customary and there are no requirements to tip anyone, leaving a small gratuity for great service is appreciated, but unlike other parts of the world you will never see a Thai service provider with their hand out expecting to be tipped.
Tuk tuk prices can vary, and there's an art to getting a good deal. Generally speaking, they cost about the same as a taxi, but don't use a meter. This means the fare can usually be negotiated (more on that later). For a short ride, expect to pay around 50THB (US$1.50).
Are tuk-tuks dangerous? While they do offer less protection than cars, they are still safer than bikes. Because they usually travel at low speeds, you're less likely to be involved in a major crash, but accidents do happen.
Thailand. The auto rickshaw, called tuk-tuk (Thai: ???? ?, pronounced [túk túk]) in Thailand, is a widely used form of urban transport in Bangkok and other Thai cities. The name is onomatopoeic, mimicking the sound of a small (often two-cycle) engine.