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Ride hailing on Phuket (Grab? BOLT?)


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Later this month I want to spend some days on Phuket.
(direct flight from Khon Kaen)
I have little experience with Phuket but local transport is a headache.
I found some hints on the web about ride hailing services.
But would like to hear first hand reports.

 

How do Grab and/or BOLT work on Phuket? Others?

 

I considered to rent a car for occasional tours on the island although I prefer a scooter for shorter distances.

Properly insured micro car is about 40 Euro/day (1500 baht).
How much is a scooter at these times (5 days)?

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Bolt can be about 50% of what Grab charges in Phuket. The advantage of Grab is that there are more taxis and you can include your credit card in your profile so you pay the exact fare. With Bolt you pay cash (and taxis never have change). 

 

Depending on where you're staying and how often you will be traveling around the island a car or motorbike could be cheaper. 

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13 minutes ago, DFPhuket said:

Bolt can be about 50% of what Grab charges in Phuket.

But so you say in general it is working.

Hopefully much cheaper than the known rip-off carts.

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8 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

I considered to rent a car

That's the way to go.

 

Rent it from the airport and you've already avoided overpriced taxis and crowded airport vans.

 

Return back to the airport and you've avoided the overpriced hotel shuttle or taxi.

 

We rent an SUV anytime we go. 

 

Go as you please, stock up on snacks from Makro.

 

You can then just rent a scooter daily for short rides if you want to feel the warm breeze on your balding head.

 

Enjoy your trip!

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18 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

Where you know from ????

I was just reflecting on my trips.

 

Your going to have a blast!

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25 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

Where you know from ????

I used economy car rental.

https://www.economycarrentals.com/

 

They give all the rental agencies and then give you some options.  Of course 5 or 7 day rentals are cheaper.

 

 

I always decline the insurance because my American Express Platinum card covers any damages.

 

Of course check with your CC beforehand.

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On 12/11/2021 at 1:02 AM, geisha said:

how do you get Bolt please

Bolt and Grab are both apps that you download from the App Store or Google Play and use on your smartphone. They are both pretty intuitive. Once you enter your location start and end points they will both give you a quote. You see the cost before you confirm/accept. 

 

Another fairly new app is InDriver, which is also available in Phuket. With it, you set the fare that you believe is appropriate and drivers decide whether they will accept your offer. First look at Grab or Bolt to get an idea of the fare and then put in a lower amount into the inDriver app. 

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