Dublin Tourist Trap Tips by hailsbails

There are legal cabbies and illegal ones. Its so hard to tell the difference. But we got dooped big time. The illegal cabs can channel into the phone calls you make to a normal company, and the illegal ones may get to you first. Best thing to do is act like you know where your going!!! The driver distracted us, because i was so worried i left my passport (we were taking the ferry to Wales) so i wasnt watching what the cab driver was doing. It was a 10 minute drive to the port, and he charged us 60 euro. It was disgusting, but we were too scared to argue, and just gave it to him. We later asked another driver how much it would have cost. He said it shouldnt have been anymore than 10 euro. So just something to watch out for. Not that you can help what cab you get in to, but make sure you know where you going and approximately how much it should cost you!

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At Least Do This: Theres not a hell of a lot you can do. You can always argue and say you wont pay the fare. Something me and Jake couldnt do. But if you are willing to kick up a storm, then definately do it. Its illegal and you can actually report them to the police. Look for dodgy identity cards on the dashboard, and if you are suspicious write down the number of the cab and its number plate!
Alternative: Hop out if you are uncomfortable, ask politely to pull the car over. But also make a point that you wont pay the fare, because you should know when they are ripping you off. Theyre not exactely discret about it!