Tuk Tuk rates vary.They cost the same as a taxi, but have no meter. This means you can usually negotiate the fare (and you should do before any ride). For a brief journey (1 to 2 kilometers), you should pay around 50 baht (USD1.
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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).
Due to Phuket's hilly terrain and winding roads, a tuk-tuk ride can be rather uncomfortable if you are traveling a fair distance. The price for such a journey will also generally be quite high ? as much as double the cost of a metered taxi.
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.
The Phuket smart bus is probably the most cost-efficient way to travel around. It fits multiple passengers at a time and travels along a specific route, so versatility and direct drops are out of the question here.
How do you negotiate with tuk-tuk drivers in Bangkok? You know what the rate would be with taxi and TELL them that price, if they give higher simply walk away, if they don't call out n say ok,. FIND AN ALTERNATE WAY to get to your destination.
Taxis in Thailand are very cheap relative to western countries. The starting taxi fare is just 35 baht and the meter increases relatively slowly to the distance travelled.
Overall, for a week-long trip to Phuket, Krabi, and Koh Samui, a rough estimate for a mid-range budget would be around $1,000 to $2,500 per person, excluding international flights.
Skip internal flights and tourist minivans for local buses and trains. Even if you stick to budget airlines, flying internally in Thailand and making use of those oh-so-convenient tourist minivans will jack up your travel costs. Instead, use public buses or travel in second or third-class carriages on the trains.
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.
It's really important that you protect your future with tuk tuk insurance. That way you can make sure you never find yourself in a very sticky situation should anything ever go wrong. Cover your tuk tuk's fixtures and fittings against fire, malicious damage and theft so you can sleep soundly at night.
Many Thais will tip at these kind of places. Although, again, this isn't a fixed amount and it's just as much for convenience as it is for gratitude or a comment on the quality. Assuming the food is good and your server are pleasant, the small tip will either be a small banknote – 20 Baht being the most common.