kuala lumpur is known to have to one of the worst taxi services among the southeast asian capitals, with known cases ranging from cabbies that refuse to switch on their taxi metres and ask for a flat rate to those who purposely take longer routes and busier roads. how to avoid it: there are taxi counters...
a common occurrence in kl is cabbies refusing to turn on their metres and offering a flat (and overpriced) rate. therefore, buy taxi coupons (counters can be found in kuala lumpur international airport (klia), kl sentral station and bus terminals) or only board a taxi if the cabbie agrees to turn on...
while budget taxis are convenient and affordable methods of getting around, cabbies here are notorious for refusing to turn on their meters and offering a fixed (and higher) rate. to avoid this, make sure the meter is switched on before entering the taxi. alternatively, you can buy taxi coupons at counters...
cars major car rental agencies have counters on the first floor at the kota kinabalu international airport – the roads are not too complicated to navigate on your own but if you're not up to it, then most of these car companies can arrange chauffeured vehicles as well. add to trip!...