Author Topic: Car hire or taxis (Read 4917 times)

izzy35 · « **on:** May 15, 2009, 12:34:47 PM »

Yet another question

We have read mixed views about car hire and taxis. Which one would be the better option? We have read that car hire works out cheaper but thats not really an issue because i like to relax and enjoy when i''m away. We have read that there are a lot of cars in Kalkan as everyone chooses to drive due to high taxi charges. I don''t mind paying for taxis but if one feels that they are being conned every time we use them it can leave a bitter taste in the mouth. However if the taxis are charging what they should then i have no problem as we all have to make a living. Also, if we do decide to hire a car should we book before hand or wait until we are there and arrange it locally if that is possible.

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kalkan4eva · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2009, 01:37:54 PM »

Hi Izzy,
It depends on where you are staying, whether you mind walking or have small children or anyone who would have trouble walking with you. I would suggest waiting until you get to Kalkan and checking whether walking in and out of the centre from your accomodation is feasible in the first instance. If it isn''t, then consider your options. The price for taxis is available on KTLN, so you can check what it should cost and car hire is pretty much the same wherever you go in Kalkan and we have never had a problem booking a vehicle even in the peak weeks. We always hire car for 4 or 5 days but we never use it in Kalkan itself (parking is a nightmare) it''s mainly to go to visit other places.
Hope that helps

felicity · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2009, 02:47:59 PM »

Yep - spot on advice from kalkan4eva - I completely agree - a lot depends on where you are staying, when you are going and the make up of your party...!!!

Blackpool · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2009, 02:55:52 PM »

Errr, we do both. Sometimes in the same evening!

turkeyfan · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2009, 03:17:36 PM »

Ha ha Blackpool - us too!

misty · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2009, 03:43:25 PM »

Ignore all the hype the taxi''s are NOT expensive !!!!

izzy35 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 15, 2009, 05:21:39 PM »

Thanks for the advice. From what we can gather we are staying near the petrol station in Samira Deluxe. Beautiful views i believe. We are fit and healthy so don''t mind walking, but my wife loves her high heels so in the evening it will always be by taxi or car. From what i can gather we will sign up for the turkish night so as not to get in trouble

with the personnel. We will wait and see what is best when we get there then.

misty · « **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2009, 05:40:36 PM »

We always stay just above the SD in a villa and its a very pleasant walk into town but we always take a Taxi back after a night in town. I have walked it a few times myself with no problems even at mid day !!! but we draw the line at walking back in the evening.....to full !!!!

kalkan4eva · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2009, 05:43:28 PM »

Izzy, I word of caution for your wife, leave the heels at home

I''m a heels girl - always in 5 inches + day in day out, flats knock me off balance. Here at home I run round shops and up and down stairs, no problem, but heels and Kalkan are a no-no! Even if you take taxis everywhere there are places you will need to walk and the hills are steep and can be very slippy and often the pavements are uneven. Heels (unless you are the superhuman member called Szimmer) will be superfluous to requirements in Kalkan, trust me.

Blue Lizard · « **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2009, 05:43:57 PM »

Oh dear..Kalkan and high heels ...not a good combination!!(not that lizard has tried !!

)

misty · « **Reply #10 on:** May 15, 2009, 05:48:20 PM »

I did laugh one night two not so young ladies in high heels clinging on to each other trying to go down the cobbled hill in town...very funny

yoyo · « **Reply #11 on:** May 15, 2009, 06:06:26 PM »

There is a thread under "1st time in Kalkan" on women''s footwear which might be of help in deciding whether your wife should take her heels to Kalkan. There are points for and against. Maybe she should treat herself to a pair of pretty flats for the evening just in case. Once she sees the streets of Kalkan she may be glad of them.

izzy35 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 15, 2009, 07:01:05 PM »

???oh no not another reason to buy more shoes!!! My wife will be delighted, i''m so glad we are aware of this. It could have caused a few grumbles from her as goes hurtling down the hills

. I guess this will mean more new outfits to match, handbags...etc

Babs · « **Reply #13 on:** May 15, 2009, 09:12:32 PM »

absolutely...and then the handbags can be topped up once you are in Kalkan....personally I even manage to slip in flip flops!

streety · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2009, 09:31:00 PM »

If you really adore heels, as I do, buy a nice pair of wedges. I know the sensible ones amongst you will still say these are still a problem, but i''ve tottered around Kalkan in them for the last few years. TIP: Take a large handbag, put your wedges in it, walk to town in yr flats/trainers/flipflops/unexciting unflattering shoes. When you get there put on those heels, strutt your stuff and put the nasty ones away!!!

misty · « **Reply #15 on:** May 15, 2009, 09:54:45 PM »

Why not buy a pair of Healeys (trainers with a wheel on the sole) walk up the hill and then glide down !!!!

turkeyfan · « **Reply #16 on:** May 16, 2009, 08:35:22 AM »

Izzy, our place is up by the SD and we just love it around there. The views are fab and there is a lovely breeze of the night. We always walk into town in the evening (wearing flip flops - I cant be bothered with wedges and i''m a heel girl too!) and taxi back and it costs between 9-14 lira depending on the time (its dearer after midnight).

You will have a great time in the Samira Deluxe - when are you going - we may see you around.

izzy35 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 16, 2009, 11:45:53 AM »

Hi Turkeyfan,
we are there first 2 weeks of july. Counting the days now.

DawnT · « **Reply #18 on:** May 16, 2009, 11:55:38 AM »

Totally agree with Streety!! I have loads of pretty flip flops even havianas with crystals on them!! But I still take wedges with me, as they are a lot easier to walk in, if you want some height!!

kalkan4eva · « **Reply #19 on:** May 17, 2009, 12:12:48 AM »

wedges are the best alternative...but I still struggle in anything above 3 inches. I bring a super high pair and a semi-sensible pair every year...guess which ones remain in the wardrobe for the entire holiday

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