How a taxi meter actually works
A taxi meter runs on two things: distance and time. That sounds fair until you hit traffic — and traffic near the airport, and around Manavgat and Antalya in summer, is common. Sit in a jam for twenty minutes and the meter keeps ticking even though the car hasn't moved. You're not paying for the trip anymore; you're paying for the delay.
There's a second issue tourists run into: airport taxi ranks are a known spot where an unfamiliar traveller can be quoted a price above the standard metered rate before they've even got in the car — especially if they don't think to ask for the meter to be switched on. If you don't know the going rate, you have no way to check whether what you're being asked is fair.
How a fixed-price transfer works
With a fixed-price transfer from Agne Tours, the price is agreed and confirmed by WhatsApp before you even fly. It covers the driver, fuel, tolls, parking, and up to 60 minutes of free waiting time after your flight lands. There's no meter running, no traffic surcharge, and no extras added at the end of the ride. The number you agreed to is the number you pay.
| Metered taxi | Fixed-price transfer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price certainty | Unknown until you arrive — the meter decides | Agreed and confirmed by WhatsApp before you fly |
| What happens in traffic | Fare keeps rising while you sit still | No effect — the price was fixed in advance |
| Flight delay | Meter keeps charging if the taxi is even still waiting | Flight is tracked, pickup time adjusts, no extra charge |
| Cancellation policy | Informal, varies by driver | Free up to 24 hours before pickup |
| Payment | Whatever the meter reads on arrival | The price you already agreed to, no surprises |
Wondering what else is covered in the price?
Read the full pricing FAQ →The bottom line
A metered taxi can work out fine on a quiet day with no traffic and no delays — but you only find out after the ride. A fixed-price transfer removes that guesswork: you know the cost before you land, it doesn't change if your flight is late or the road is slow, and every trip is private, straight to your hotel door.