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A Word on Prices
Like everything else here fares are constantly
increasing and depend a lot on how much you look like
you can afford. In official taxis when they use the
meter, the distance travelled is shown to which a
multiplier is applied to determine the fare. In other
cars you'll just need to make an offer that seems
reasonable, or let the driver make one of his own. By
the meter, rides within the center cost the ruble
equivalent of two to three dollars and rides across
town up to six, though from foreigners the asking
price is usually higher. Night fares (especially in
the panicked half hour before the bridges go up) also
tend to be higher. While much will depend upon the
strength of your Russian, a short 10-15 minute taxi
ride in the city center in a car hailed on the street
generally runs from 30 rubles to 90 rubles ($1-$3),
though a bit more late at night. Best to agree on
fares up front.
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