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This is not my car...mines bigger! - San Francisco
This is not my car...mines bigger!
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Hired Transport: Taxi
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  • acemj
  • Updated By acemj on July 4, 2004
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  • Hired Transport - San Francisco
    by acemj
    Taxis are fairly plentiful in the downtown area, but not as much as in New York or a city like Buenos Aires (they were EVERYWERE there!). If you need a cab, try hailing one down and if you don't have any luck, head to the nearest major hotel and they're likely to be lined up. The fare is metered and starts at $1.70. It moves pretty quickly, so this isn't necessarily your best option. We rode a cab one night because we had something like 10 minutes to meet some friends across town and it was really the only way to be on time.

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  • Website: http://www.yellowcabsf.com
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    Hired Transport: Taxi
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  • RJ1967
  • By RJ1967 on February 4, 2003
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  • There's loads of taxi's all over the downtown area. I didn't take a taxi from SFO to downtown, but I was told it's $45.

    The fares in general didn't seem to be too expensive, but they do expect big tips. One driver got pissed at me cuz I gave him $11 for a $8.25 fare. After that I was tipping at least 33% and they all seemed ok with it .

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    Hired Transport: Fly into either San Francisco...
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  • snmred
  • By snmred on September 13, 2002
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  • Fly into either San Francisco Intl. SFO or Oakland. Oakland is sometimes, and I stress sometimes, cheaper, less crowded, shorter lines and if someone is picking you up, they will appreciate the lack of traffic.
    S.F. has this thing called MUNI. It's the public transportation system,ie, busses, trolley cars and underground trains. It's an amazing thing. Never seem to be on time, the drivers are rarely friendly and have a habit of slamming on the brakes when you are standing and narrowly avoiding cars that clearly have the right of way.
    It's less expensive than a cab and will eventually get to where you need to go but I would opt for a cab given the money.

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    Hired Transport: RIDING IN STYLE
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  • By ROCKARIA on February 9, 2005
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  • This is not my car...mines bigger! - San Francisco
    This is not my car...mines
    bigger!
    by ROCKARIA
    I often wondered where they park these large monsters.....its such a problem to park your normal car in S.F.C. let alone these Limo's

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    Hired Transport: San Francisco Limousine Service.
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  • By Waalewiener on September 16, 2004
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  • San Francisco Limousine - San Francisco
    San Francisco Limousine
    by Waalewiener
    This is a limo that I spotted in an intersection of San Francisco .
    Just one of the many ways to get around the City of San Francisco

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  • Phone: 1-888-9688696 or 650-588-9393
  • Website: http://www.friscolimo.com/
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    Hired Transport: Motorcycles. Forgot the taxis...
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  • By voxel999 on August 26, 2002
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  • Hired Transport - San Francisco
    by voxel999
    Motorcycles. Forgot the taxis and airports shuttles: Too practical, cheap and safe. The real beauty of SF and the Bay Area is the roads meant for motorcyclists.
    Rent a motorcycle from Dubbelju(pronounce 'W'), Eagleriders, San Jose BMW, Cruise America... It'll cost you a pretty penny at $100+/day after insurance and taxes.

    There are many sites dedicated to scenic motorcycle rides so I won't repeat any of them here. Avoid main freeways during rush hour and stay on the backroads or roads along the ocean or bay is my best advice. Amazing views you will see not unlike those in Costa Rica.

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    Hired Transport: Cab or walk. The only time...
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  • Staci
  • Updated By Staci on August 25, 2002
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  • Cab or walk. The only time you'll need a car is if you want to go outside the city. However, you can even take a ferry to places like Sausalito and Tiburon.

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    Hired Transport: Car Hire at Fisherman's Wharf
  • Updated By john82khr on December 1, 2003
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  • We stayed in the Fisherman's Wharf area, & wanted to hire a car for a day, to go across the Golden Gate Bridge to Marin County and Mount Tamalpais. We used the Avis office at 500 Beach Street, Suite 120, which was very close to our hotel. Tip - check time that their office closes. Top quality car & good service.

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  • Phone: 415-441-4186
  • Website: www.avis.com
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    Hired Transport: If you can afford it taxis...
  • By panokat on August 26, 2002
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  • If you can afford it taxis are best. Buses are great but be prepared for getting lost a few times. Not to panic though, the bus drivers are always extremely helpful and considerate. And certainly don't rule out walking as much as possible, it's one of the most pleasant things you'll do.

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    Hired Transport: use a cab (taxi), it's funny...
  • By boerti on August 26, 2002
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  • use a cab (taxi), it's funny to drive with them

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