How to Hail A Taxi Around the World

St. Petersburg, Russia

According to Saint Petersburg’s website, travelers should have their hotel call a reputable cab company (you can find a list here). The fare will be calculated when you book the trip, but expect a minimum fare of around $10, which covers the first 5km. The website does not recommend flagging a car in the street, “unless you have good Russian and a reasonable knowledge of the city.”

Cape Town, South Africa

While taxis are easy to hail on the bustling streets of Cape Town, according to T+L shares that “most Capetonians now swear by Uber as their go-to means of transportation—it’s cheap and safe.” Download the Uber app and set up your profile before you travel to make getting around Cape Town a breeze.