Madeira Island Taxis

Your Questions Answered Taxis in Madeira

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Q. Can I book a taxi by phoning you?
A. Yes. We will always find the most suitable taxi services for your journey.

Q. Is the charge per person?
A. No. The price is always per vehicle ( taxi )

Q. What do I need to say in my TEXT?
A. Please include your Name, Day, Date, Time, Where you want to be collected from and your destination.

Q. How many passengers does one taxi hold?
A.  Our Madeira Taxis are licensed for 1 to 8 passengers.

Q. Do you have minibuses?
A. We have minibuses that carry up to 8 passengers.

Q. Can I pay in cash?
A. Yes, you can pay the driver with cash. No other form of payment is accepted by the driver.

Q. Do the taxis have child seats?
A. We provide child safety seat for the journey on request. (Free of Charge)

Q. Do the drivers smoke in their taxis?
A. The drivers do not smoke in their Madeira Taxis

Q. Do the taxis have fare meter fitted?
A. Yes, All Madeira-island-taxis.com are fitted with fare meters.

Q. What areas do you cover?
A. Our personal taxi services are to any destination in Madeira Island

Q. What type of Vehicles do you have?
A. We have saloon cars and estate cars and carry up to 4 passengers. We also have minibuses that carry up to 8 passengers.

Q. How early do I need to book?
A. Generally at least 1 hours notice is required, but sometimes you might get a taxi in less time.

Q. Can I cancel my booking?
A. Yes, if you wish to cancel please call or email us as soon possible.

Q. Do you operate a fixed price policy?
A. We can give you a fixed price to any destination providing we know the exact and complete details of the journey and address.

Q. Do I need to pay my fare in advance?
A. No, we do not take any taxi fare in advance, you must pay the whole fare to your driver.

Q. Will you take us at any time of the day or night?
A. Yes, providing that we have sent you a confirmation email or text.

Q. Where do I meet my driver when I land at Funchal airport?
A. In most cases your Madeira island taxi drivers wait inside the Funchal Airport Arrivals lounge holding a sign with your name.

Q. Can I get a receipt?
A. Yes, Please ask your Madeira Taxi driver, who will provided you with a receipt.

Q. Do I have to book online?
A. If you book online you can save up to 25% off the taxi meter.

Q. Will the driver take us anywhere we want to go?
A. Yes, but if you have received a quote then the Madeira island Taxis driver will charge you for the extra distance and time.

Q. How will I know my taxi driver?
A. Your driver is the only person who will have your details, He will know your agreed fare and have information of your destination.

Q. I've got loads of luggage what do I do?
A. We have large taxis, tell us in your email or text and your driver will not charge you any extra.

Q. Is the tip included in the fare?
A. No, the tip is never included in the price of a journey.

Q. How much should I tip the driver?
A. As is standard across the globe if you feel you’re driver has been friendly and courteous, then a small tip is the norm ,but this is left to the passenger's discretion.