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 Official Augusto C. Sandino Airport Taxi Service

 

Official Augusto C. Sandino Airport Taxi Rates & Fares

Augusto C. Sandino Airport taxi rates given here are in the local currency (NIO or Nicaraguan Córdoba). Use our currency converter or the cheat sheet to the left if you would like to convert to your currency. Note that Augusto C. Sandino Airport taxi rates given here are for official taxis and unofficial or pirate taxis (discussed below) may be different. Drivers will also accept US Dollars.


  • Official taxi fares within Managua NIO 102-411.



 
Managua Taxi Payment: Cash
Drivers will also accept US Dollars.
Tipping is not expected (though always welcomed).: Round up to next coin/bill.



Official Augusto C. Sandino Airport Taxi Details

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Radio-dispatched taxis can be found at the MGA Augusto C. Sandino Airport and before taking a taxi, make sure that it has a red license plate and that the number is clear. Pick taxis carefully and note the driver's name and license number. Instruct the driver not to pick up other passengers, agree on the fare before you take off, and have small bills available for payment. Also, check that the taxi is properly labelled with the cooperative (company) name and logo. There have been a few incidents in the past where taxi drivers and their passengers have been the victims of crime and assaults. See the scams section below.




 Unofficial Augusto C. Sandino Airport Taxi Service or Hire Points

 

If you walk out to the main road, you will find unofficial taxi operators reducing the fare to around NIO 100.


 
IHateTaxis.com does not recommend the unofficial Augusto C. Sandino Airport taxi service.

Much cheaper than the official taxi operators however proceed with extreme caution - see note below on scams.



 Augusto C. Sandino Airport Taxi Scams


No Extra Passengers
There have been increasing incidents of taxi crime in Managua. The most typical scenario is that an additional passenger(s) enters the cab just a short distance from your pickup, they and the taxi driver take you in circles around town, take everything on you, and leave you in a random location typically far from where you were going. Check that the taxi has the license number painted on the side, that the taxi sign is on the roof, the light is on inside the taxi, and that the taxi operator license is clearly visible in the front seat. You may want to make a scene of having a friend seeing you off and writing down the license number. Care should be taken especially at night, when it may be best to have your hotel arrange a taxi.




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Last Updated: 4 Jan 2025