Driving to Guadalajara

Hola!

This is for those who do not like to drive to Guadalajara. I sure don't. My wife recently had eye surgery and we found a driver who took us there and back for a very reasonable fee. He speaks perfect english and spanish. He helped with the paperwork and communication. He also filled us in on areas as we drove. We plan on taking trips to other areas and he will be our first choice.
He is a great guy and we had fun. He took all the stress out of all our trips.
His name is Javier Guardado.
Office 376-766-3233 Cell 331-012-6418 email perdido_elefante@live.com

How many pesos per hour?

Well we went to the doctor and then Costco and then out for lunch. About 5 hours for 600 pesos.

SunsetKid wrote:Well we went to the doctor and then Costco and then out for lunch. About 5 hours for 600 pesos.

Very cheap. I don't see how he can make any money. I hope you tipped him well.

We did of course(probably not enough). It was well worth it. Nice person. We really enjoyed him.

johninajijic wrote:

SunsetKid wrote:Well we went to the doctor and then Costco and then out for lunch. About 5 hours for 600 pesos.

Very cheap. I don't see how he can make any money. I hope you tipped him well.

A princely wage by Mexican standards.

Driving in Guad is like NASCAR... how could U not love it?

... U wanna Cheap Thrill... Next time out I'll Post for a Navigator or a Tail Gunner...

CB:

I don't know why I would take offense? I really enjoy driving in Mexico and the safety of the highways!

Yes, it's just north of the Airport which is in "RichMan". Right now I'm about two hours south thereof.

Ricardo wrote:

johninajijic wrote:

SunsetKid wrote:Well we went to the doctor and then Costco and then out for lunch. About 5 hours for 600 pesos.

Very cheap. I don't see how he can make any money. I hope you tipped him well.

A princely wage by Mexican standards.

I agree. A princely wage for five hours, including a free lunch. I may hold the record for being ripped off by a taxi driver. Called someone I had used before to go to GDL to pick up a friend being released after a surgical procedure and return him to his home in Ajijic. Never thought to ask what the cost would be. BIG MISTAKE!!!!. This was a four hour trip and the taxi driver charged me 900 pesos. I was beside myself. He did not make it any better by telling me that his usual charge was 1100 pesos, but he gave me a discount because he liked me. As most of us know 1100 pesos is about a week's wage for a semi-professional bi lingual Mexican here, and I mean 5.5 days a week. Needless to say, this taxi driver will never, ever hear from me again. Actuallly, getting pissed off again at myself as I write this for my stupidity and misplaced trust. Chico

Who's car did he drive?

Chico wrote:

Ricardo wrote:

johninajijic wrote:

SunsetKid wrote:Well we went to the doctor and then Costco and then out for lunch. About 5 hours for 600 pesos.

Very cheap. I don't see how he can make any money. I hope you tipped him well.

A princely wage by Mexican standards.

I agree. A princely wage for five hours, including a free lunch. I may hold the record for being ripped off by a taxi driver. Called someone I had used before to go to GDL to pick up a friend being released after a surgical procedure and return him to his home in Ajijic. Never thought to ask what the cost would be. BIG MISTAKE!!!!. This was a four hour trip and the taxi driver charged me 900 pesos. I was beside myself. He did not make it any better by telling me that his usual charge was 1100 pesos, but he gave me a discount because he liked me. As most of us know 1100 pesos is about a week's wage for a semi-professional bi lingual Mexican here, and I mean 5.5 days a week. Needless to say, this taxi driver will never, ever hear from me again. Actuallly, getting pissed off again at myself as I write this for my stupidity and misplaced trust. Chico

We heard this story from you not so long ago. What name were you posting under then?

johninajijic wrote:

SunsetKid wrote:Well we went to the doctor and then Costco and then out for lunch. About 5 hours for 600 pesos.

Very cheap. I don't see how he can make any money. I hope you tipped him well.

Disagree. 500 pesos for five hours and a free lunch should have been more than enough and with no tip. chico.

Solovino wrote:

Chico wrote:

Ricardo wrote:

johninajijic wrote:

SunsetKid wrote:Well we went to the doctor and then Costco and then out for lunch. About 5 hours for 600 pesos.

Very cheap. I don't see how he can make any money. I hope you tipped him well.

A princely wage by Mexican standards.

I agree. A princely wage for five hours, including a free lunch. I may hold the record for being ripped off by a taxi driver. Called someone I had used before to go to GDL to pick up a friend being released after a surgical procedure and return him to his home in Ajijic. Never thought to ask what the cost would be. BIG MISTAKE!!!!. This was a four hour trip and the taxi driver charged me 900 pesos. I was beside myself. He did not make it any better by telling me that his usual charge was 1100 pesos, but he gave me a discount because he liked me. As most of us know 1100 pesos is about a week's wage for a semi-professional bi lingual Mexican here, and I mean 5.5 days a week. Needless to say, this taxi driver will never, ever hear from me again. Actuallly, getting pissed off again at myself as I write this for my stupidity and misplaced trust. Chico

We heard this story from you not so long ago. What name were you posting under then?

Solvino junior. chico

Solovino wrote:

Chico wrote:

Ricardo wrote:

johninajijic wrote:

SunsetKid wrote:Well we went to the doctor and then Costco and then out for lunch. About 5 hours for 600 pesos.

Very cheap. I don't see how he can make any money. I hope you tipped him well.

A princely wage by Mexican standards.

I agree. A princely wage for five hours, including a free lunch. I may hold the record for being ripped off by a taxi driver. Called someone I had used before to go to GDL to pick up a friend being released after a surgical procedure and return him to his home in Ajijic. Never thought to ask what the cost would be. BIG MISTAKE!!!!. This was a four hour trip and the taxi driver charged me 900 pesos. I was beside myself. He did not make it any better by telling me that his usual charge was 1100 pesos, but he gave me a discount because he liked me. As most of us know 1100 pesos is about a week's wage for a semi-professional bi lingual Mexican here, and I mean 5.5 days a week. Needless to say, this taxi driver will never, ever hear from me again. Actuallly, getting pissed off again at myself as I write this for my stupidity and misplaced trust. Chico

We heard this story from you not so long ago. What name were you posting under then?

Solvino junior. chico

Chico wrote:


Solvino junior. chico

Terry? Fug? Zoey?

Keep it up and you'll soon surpass Sybil.

Solovino wrote:

Chico wrote:

Ricardo wrote:

johninajijic wrote:

SunsetKid wrote:Well we went to the doctor and then Costco and then out for lunch. About 5 hours for 600 pesos.

Very cheap. I don't see how he can make any money. I hope you tipped him well.

A princely wage by Mexican standards.

I agree. A princely wage for five hours, including a free lunch. I may hold the record for being ripped off by a taxi driver. Called someone I had used before to go to GDL to pick up a friend being released after a surgical procedure and return him to his home in Ajijic. Never thought to ask what the cost would be. BIG MISTAKE!!!!. This was a four hour trip and the taxi driver charged me 900 pesos. I was beside myself. He did not make it any better by telling me that his usual charge was 1100 pesos, but he gave me a discount because he liked me. As most of us know 1100 pesos is about a week's wage for a semi-professional bi lingual Mexican here, and I mean 5.5 days a week. Needless to say, this taxi driver will never, ever hear from me again. Actuallly, getting pissed off again at myself as I write this for my stupidity and misplaced trust. Chico

We heard this story from you not so long ago. What name were you posting under then?

Solvino jr, daddy. Want to emulate your always positive and helpful posts to the best of my ability. Chico

Would be fair the higher price for a regular cabbie who might pay higher insurance and who has the expectation of other clients and business versus someone who just has their own car and needs to money.

Private drivers are always less than people who are in the taxi or driving business.

I was working in Mexico, DF and hired a private driver to take me around for 4 days as it was cheaper than a cab. Cabs charge alot, a trip to or from Guad to Chapala is easily 400 to 500 pesos and waiting time is extra.

It is apples to oranges to compare what some people make on a fixed salary as compared to those who wait for occasional income and still need to pay the bills.

If you want cheap take the bus to Guad and then take taxis inside the city and no cabbie has to wait and you will get there with A-C and probably pay less.

you know folks my post was not intended to start a feeding frenzy. Just wanted to report what I thought was a very positive experience that I had.
Chill out!

Chico wrote:

johninajijic wrote:

SunsetKid wrote:Well we went to the doctor and then Costco and then out for lunch. About 5 hours for 600 pesos.

Very cheap. I don't see how he can make any money. I hope you tipped him well.

Disagree. 500 pesos for five hours and a free lunch should have been more than enough and with no tip. chico.

We don't need CHEAP people like you here at Lakeside. Most drivers charge waaaay above that.

Anybody that likes Bill Maher is OK with me

The normal fee for a driver to Guadalajara being charged now is 750 pesos. Several friends who needed doctors appointments and don't drive there have paid that. Yes it seems high but if that is what everyone is charging what can you do if you don't drive. Your driver is the best price I have heard of. for 5 hours in Guadalajara on the past 3 years.

The problem is paying too much.. if you are on limited income and have to go to Guadalajarafor medicalthats bad. I have friends in tx that don't pay that for round trip it's about the same mileage.some people can afford to pay more nothing wrong with that but to inflate the prices too high affects others.