Clarify what service you are buying
Taxi and chauffeur-driven hire generally operate under different arrangements, but a label in an advert is not enough to tell you which applies. Ask who provides the ride, whether the vehicle is private or shared, which address it serves and how booking is confirmed. Olbia’s municipal pages list contacts, with some marked as being updated; check that a number is current before travel.
Make quotes comparable
Send each provider the same details: date and time, airport or port, exact destination, passengers, bags and any child seats. Ask for the total fare, extra charges, payment method and what happens if a ferry or flight is delayed. A price quoted by message only compares like with like when the service and vehicle capacity are the same.
Ask about the return separately
A one-way quote does not reserve a return ride. If your day trip ends outside town or after a beach visit, ask whether to book the return and set a time. Find out what happens if your plans run late. Do not assume a car will wait in a remote place unless the provider confirms it.
Think about the whole group
Divide the total across passengers, but also consider luggage and how many vehicles you need. A large group may need a van quote; do not assume a standard taxi will take everyone at once. For a short ride, a bus may fit better. For a tight connection, a confirmed driver may be worth the extra cost.
Confirm where to meet
At an airport or port, ask for the exact meeting point, the name to look for and a day-of contact. Confirm how the driver will identify you, how much waiting is included and what any extra wait costs. In a busy terminal, a vague instruction such as arrivals may not be enough to find each other quickly.
What a useful quote looks like
A clear confirmation states route, date, expected time, passengers, luggage, total price and the rules for delays or cancellation. Keep the message and receipt. Ask questions before paying if the quote is vague. Municipal taxi and chauffeur pages help you find contacts; they do not certify current prices, availability or terms for each business.
Frequently asked questions
Are taxis and transfers interchangeable?
Do not assume so. Ask who operates the ride, how it is booked and which terms apply to your route.
What should a quote include?
Exact destination, date, passengers, luggage, total fare, waiting, delays and payment terms. Confirm the return too if you need one.