How to Hail A Taxi Around the World

Buenos Aires, Argentina

As in most major urban areas, Buenos Aires has a bustling cab trade on its main streets and avenues. Look for one of the city's distinctive black and yellow cabs with a red light that reads ‘LIBRE’ and hail it by sticking your arm up in the air. Radio Taxi is the most common cab, according to Wander Argentina, and you can call the company and order a Radio Taxi in advance.

Istanbul, Turkey

The streets of Istanbul are filled with the city’s official bright yellow taxis, all marked with a roof sign that reads “taksi.” Make sure the taxi has—and uses—a meter. While it’s easy to flag down a taxi on the street, T+L’s expert says to be prepared to pay in cash, because “drivers rarely carry much change.”