By Taxi
Most towns in Ecuador have a fleet of yellow taxis - in some Oriente towns, white pick-up trucks ( camionetas ) take their place. Only in Quito are you going to find metered taxis ; everywhere else taxis operate on a fixed-fare system, with a standard short journey typically costing around $1. If you're dropping someone off, the driver will often charge this as an extra journey, even if it's only a few hundred metres from your final destination. For longer distances and in larger towns, such as Guayaquil, the fixed rate doesn't apply, and it's far more difficult to know what the fares should be. Most drivers are honest, but the best way to avoid being ripped off is to ask locals what the standard fares are to various destinations. Always agree the price with the driver beforehand, and don't be afraid to haggle. Taxis are also sometimes the best way of getting to out of the way places like national parks or mountain refuges, particularly if you're in a group and can share the cost. Hiring a taxi by the day could cost anywhere between $40-60; some taxi drivers will increase the price for bigger groups. Needless to say, there's always room for negotiation
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