Taxi Transfers

[Bean Counter]

Tangofan, we've used Zarza Taxis in PP for the last 2 years for 4 adults and 2 children and have found them very good. They advertise on this website.

 

[Joanne]

I can vouch for ZARZA taxis as well used them a few times now

 

[tangofan]

Thanks Bean Counter and Joanne - how much do they charge? Our son got a taxi for the rank in the port as he didn't want to go at the stupid time RH wanted and it was 78 euros against Conde's 73 so I wonder how Zarza compares?

 

[pollensa]

See here Taxis in Puerto Pollensa, Majorca for several taxi companies.

 

[livvies mum]

We just used Zarza they were excellent. We were ages at baggage reclaim and I fully expected the driver to have given up on us but he was still there waiting. Nice comfortable large car and the cist was 73 euros.

 

[livvies mum]

Sorry COST !

 

[tangofan]

Thanks livvies mum, I think we might try them next time. I assume it is 73 euros fixed price? Just one thing, did the driver spend a large part of the journey using his mobile phone, ie texting and dialling? I have just googled this and apparently it is illegal in Spain as at home (unless hands free) but our Conde driver on the return trip did this the whole way down the motorway which we were really unhappy with but it appears there is little point in complaining. What are other people's views on this?

 

[mike_dublin]

... Just one thing, did the driver spend a large part of the journey using his mobile phone, ie texting and dialling? I have just googled this and apparently it is illegal in Spain as at home (unless hands free) but our Conde driver on the return trip did this the whole way down the motorway which we were really unhappy with but it appears there is little point in complaining. What are other people's views on this?

Not keen on people using the phone while driving.
In a taxi I'd see it as a definite no no.

I'd ask him politely to stop using his mobile phone whilst driving.

And I most certainly would complain.

 

[mike_dublin]

We just used Zarza they were excellent. We were ages at baggage reclaim and I fully expected the driver to have given up on us but he was still there waiting. Nice comfortable large car and the cist was 73 euros.

With the speedy shuttle from the (Resort)Hoppa having gone up so much, I think taxi will be the preferred option the next time.

 

[livvies mum]

Tangofan. Yes it was a fixed price which they advised me of when I emailed an enquiry. We did panic a bit because he did have the meter running which was over 80 euros by the time we got to our apartment but he had our booking listed on a sheet of paper with the price next to it.
He did take a short call on his mobile but it was on hands free.

 

[copper]

We used Conde in June 2 different drivers and no phone calls and must admit they never have on past journeys either

Would certainly complain and also report to Joseph Conde also

 

[copper]

Complaint on Trip Advisor about Conde uhhappy with the minibuses they are useing and not Taxis I must admit being short I have to be careful with the steps

They said they complained about pick up at airport so got Taxi for return with they think the boss driving and on the phone all the time !! That would defeat my complaint wouldnt it !!

Do Zarza use Taxis ??

Conde driver said they only have one Taxi now and all the rest are minibuses

 

[tangofan]

Sorry Copper, not sure what your point is

 

[copper]

Someone was complaining about Conde drivers useing mobiles I said on my previous post that I would complain if it were me being driven and also then complain to the owner Joseph Conde but on TP they said it was him useing the phone so my point was it wouldnt be much point in taking the complaint further in that case !

Also interested if Zarza use taxis rather than minibuses as I would prefer that

 

[Bean Counter]

I don't really know much about cars/taxis/minibuses. So I don't know how you'd define what we get from Zarza Taxis. We have 4 adults and 2 children plus luggage (and driver!). I think I would call it a people carrier, rather than a minibus. But, as I said, I don't know how these things are defined.

Our drivers have occasionally spoken on the (hands free) phone - but definitely no texting. On occasion the music has been a bit loud for my taste but has always been instantly turned down on request.

 

[Juren]

Best deal taxi transfers

I am arriving in Puerto Pollenca on 4th August for nine days.... We are a party of four.
Does anyone know which taxi service would offer the best deal for transfers from and back to the airport... Our flight times are "good". We usually take the hopper but am rather put off with stories about long waits at the airport and return pick up times being far too early.... Last time we took the hopper two summers ago, we did wait for about an hour on the bus before it left the airport.

 

[favie]

I have always used Conde taxis without any problem 73e each way, last year we had three different departure days in our large party and each time it was air conditioned minibuses rather than a cab which wasn't a problem for any of us, you don't share it with anyone so plenty of room to stretch out and for luggage. The reason they, on occasions, send minibuses is because they have a large party to pick up so rather than have empty vehicles for return journeys this is what they do. If it keeps the price down then that is fine by me. This year I used Hoppa for the first time but only to go up to PP and it cost me the grand some of £6.57....45mins wait but would have only been 15 if my plane hadn't arrived 30mins earlier than scheduled! It was a pleasant journey and would use them again but will always get a taxi back because I don't fancy they early pickups with Hoppa. This year I stayed in the Sis Pins for my last day and reception called a taxi for me, cost 79e....so Conde are certainly keeping their prices down.

 

[annascotland]

We always use Zarza taxi too, very reliable, they charge 73 euro airport right to our door in PP.

 

[Sparky]

The fares are a set price but if you use the same one a few times they often give a small discount, there are a few to choose from here :- Transport in Puerto Pollensa, Majorca - taxis, bus, trains, airport transfers, i would advise you to pre book with one of the local companies but don't get one on the rank at the airport they are always more expensive and don't know the Pollensa/Port area so will take longer to get you here .

 

[Juren]

Thank you both for your reply! The Hoppa is so tempting because it's so affordable. I don't you suppose there's any way to check what times their buses leave the airport? Think I may do as suggested by Favie - Hopper to the Port and taxi back to airport for our return flight... Our return flight us at 11.10 am and I don't fancy having to get up at the crack of dawn to catch the Hoppa back to the airport. Whatever... can't wait..!