Question 1

Is it advisable to rent a car and drive from 宣信民宿 - 嘉義 竹崎 阿里山民宿推薦 平價三合院 特色包棟首選 網美網紅IG打卡景點 家庭 親子熱門民宿好評 必住團體民宿 訂房優惠 優質商務房 出差住宿 夕陽雲海 網友推薦高CP值人氣茶園景觀住宿 價格 檜木香氣庭院 合法民宿編號299 to Crown Hotel?

Accepted Answer

If you have a Taiwanese driver's license, are confident in your driving skills, and you need absolute flexibility in your schedule, and most importantly, if you plan to make a same-day round trip, then iRent, which allows you to pick up and drop off a car on the street in the Chiayi County area, is likely your cheapest option. After registering on the iRent app, you can rent a small car for NT$115-205 per hour with an additional charge of NT$3.2 per kilometer. The estimated cost from 宣信民宿 - 嘉義 竹崎 阿里山民宿推薦 平價三合院 特色包棟首選 網美網紅IG打卡景點 家庭 親子熱門民宿好評 必住團體民宿 訂房優惠 優質商務房 出差住宿 夕陽雲海 網友推薦高CP值人氣茶園景觀住宿 價格 檜木香氣庭院 合法民宿編號299 to Crown Hotel is between NT$550 and NT$1000 (the price difference depends on weekday/weekend rates, car model, and how soon you make the return trip after reaching your destination). Although the estimate already includes potential eTag tolls and a roadside parking fee of NT$40 per hour, you are responsible for any additional car insurance and potential traffic fines. Furthermore, iRent by Hotai only offers basic models like the Toyota Yaris, Prius C, and Vios—functional, yes, but far from the comfort you'd expect for anything beyond a grocery run. If your group has more than four people, larger 7-seater or 9-seater vehicles are not available. Moreover, the most common complaint about self-service car-sharing services is the vehicle's condition; you might open the door to find trash left by the previous user or unrepaired dents. Every rental feels like opening a blind box—sometimes fine, sometimes frustrating. Additionally, you might occasionally face issues like the previous user not returning the car on time for your reservation, or being unable to find a parking spot when you need to return it. This poses a significant risk for those in a hurry or traveling with other passengers. Finally, while picking up and dropping off the car on the street seems convenient, it is restricted to specific operational zones. The available parking spots may still be some distance away from your actual departure or arrival point, making it very inconvenient in rainy weather or when carrying luggage.

Question 2

Would it be economical to take a taxi from 宣信民宿 - 嘉義 竹崎 阿里山民宿推薦 平價三合院 特色包棟首選 網美網紅IG打卡景點 家庭 親子熱門民宿好評 必住團體民宿 訂房優惠 優質商務房 出差住宿 夕陽雲海 網友推薦高CP值人氣茶園景觀住宿 價格 檜木香氣庭院 合法民宿編號299 to Crown Hotel?

Accepted Answer

If you choose to take a taxi directly, in the Chiayi County area, you can use apps to hail a cab from 55688 Taiwan Taxi, and if you cannot hail a cab on the street, you can also consider calling taxi fleets near 宣信民宿 - 嘉義 竹崎 阿里山民宿推薦 平價三合院 特色包棟首選 網美網紅IG打卡景點 家庭 親子熱門民宿好評 必住團體民宿 訂房優惠 優質商務房 出差住宿 夕陽雲海 網友推薦高CP值人氣茶園景觀住宿 價格 檜木香氣庭院 合法民宿編號299, such as 東南計程車, 上和東南計程車 to try to book a ride. Based on the meter, the estimated fare is between NT$395 and 500. However, in the whole Chiayi County, there are only about 330 licensed taxis. The taxi density is just 0.4% of that in the Taipei/New Taipei metro area, meaning it is 200 times more difficult to hail a cab on the spot compared to Taipei or New Taipei. Furthermore, some taxi drivers in Chiayi County flat-out refuse to use the meter. Nearly 47% of them will try to negotiate the fare on the spot—often asking far above the standard rate. If you’re not familiar with local pricing, you are an easy target. To avoid getting ripped off, it is strongly advised to book online in advance. Although a metered taxi from central 宣信民宿 - 嘉義 竹崎 阿里山民宿推薦 平價三合院 特色包棟首選 網美網紅IG打卡景點 家庭 親子熱門民宿好評 必住團體民宿 訂房優惠 優質商務房 出差住宿 夕陽雲海 網友推薦高CP值人氣茶園景觀住宿 價格 檜木香氣庭院 合法民宿編號299 to central Crown Hotel might be cheaper, you still face the risk of not being able to find a cab—or ending up with a driver who refuses to use the meter. If your group has more than four people, splitting into two taxis is inconvenient. In this case, Tripool, which offers pre-booking and reliable quality, might be a more suitable option for you. Considering all factors, Tripool is your best choice for traveling from 宣信民宿 - 嘉義 竹崎 阿里山民宿推薦 平價三合院 特色包棟首選 網美網紅IG打卡景點 家庭 親子熱門民宿好評 必住團體民宿 訂房優惠 優質商務房 出差住宿 夕陽雲海 網友推薦高CP值人氣茶園景觀住宿 價格 檜木香氣庭院 合法民宿編號299 to Crown Hotel in terms of both price and service quality.

Question 3

Do tripool and the drivers provide legal car-hiring services in Chiayi County and Chiayi City?

Accepted Answer

There are many gypsy cabs or illegal taxis in Line and Facebook groups. Their fares are cheap but with many risks. If the cabs are pulled over by polices, passengers cannot continue the trip. If there is an accident, none of the insurance companies will settle a claim. Worst of all, illegal drivers may conduct crimes without any trace. Don't put your life at risk for just saving a few bucks. On the other hand, tripool contracts with legal drivers without any criminal record. All vehicles provide up to $5 million in insurance. The easiest way to distinguish a legal vehicle is the car plate number. Unless the initial character of the car plate number is either T or R, the car is 100% illegal for taxi service.

Question 4

Why does tripool charge cheaper than other taxis?

Accepted Answer

For regular long-distance travelers, they find Tripool's price may be too low to be good. On the contrary, Tripool has a high standard for selecting drivers and vehicles. Besides dropping drivers who are low rated, we also send mystery shoppers regularly to test drivers' service. Tripool's drivers are not allowed to smoke in the cars, and they have to wear masks all the time during the pandemic. We don't compromise our service for a low cost. Tripool can provide excellent service with 70~80% of the market price because of AI algorithms. We use these to dispatch vehicles to increase efficiency. Tripool can use fewer drivers to serve more travelers, especially in high seasons like Chinese New Year, Christmas, and summer vacation. Fewer drivers mean better quality control. The price on tripool's website and app are dynamic. Generally, the earlier a ride is booked, the lower price it is. Most of all, all booking are 100% refundable as long as the cancelation request is made one day before noon, no matter what the reason is. If you are preparing to go from 宣信民宿 - 嘉義 竹崎 阿里山民宿推薦 平價三合院 特色包棟首選 網美網紅IG打卡景點 家庭 親子熱門民宿好評 必住團體民宿 訂房優惠 優質商務房 出差住宿 夕陽雲海 網友推薦高CP值人氣茶園景觀住宿 價格 檜木香氣庭院 合法民宿編號299 to Crown Hotel, it's better to reserve it now to secure the best price.

Question 5

How can I book a round trip? Is it cheaper to hire a driver for a return trip?

Accepted Answer

Every order can only reserve one car, and it is easier for passengers to make any change or cancelation. Please make two separate bookings on the website or the app if passengers need a round trip. There is no particular promotion about a round trip for now, but it's welcome to use any coupon for each ride.

Question 6

Does tripool provide child car seats for private transportation service between 宣信民宿 - 嘉義 竹崎 阿里山民宿推薦 平價三合院 特色包棟首選 網美網紅IG打卡景點 家庭 親子熱門民宿好評 必住團體民宿 訂房優惠 優質商務房 出差住宿 夕陽雲海 網友推薦高CP值人氣茶園景觀住宿 價格 檜木香氣庭院 合法民宿編號299 to Crown Hotel?

Accepted Answer

According to the law in Taiwan, all passengers have to fasten seat belts, no matter what ages they are. For a baby below 4-year-old or a young child who cannot comfortably be on the seat with a seat belt, it is necessary to use a car seat or a safety booster. There is a check box for renting a baby car seat or a child safety booster on the check-out page. Each rental fee is NT$300. If you need multiple car seats/boosters or you need an infant car seat, please check with our online customer service first. Tripool encourages parents to bring their car seats and boosters, and, of course, it is free of charge.

Question 7

How can I book a car with a lot of luggage or oversized objects?

Accepted Answer

In common, a 9-seater van can accommodate eight passengers with six 30" luggage. Suppose there are fewer passengers in the car. In that case, our driver can fold down the rear seats. There will be more space for oversized objects, such as surfboards, golf clubs, instruments, foldable bikes, desktop computers, etc. As long as these objects won't block the driver's sight and do no damage to the car body, passengers can put as many luggage and items as they like. But extra charge may be needed. You can find the details in the FAQ section. We suggest measuring the size, telling how many items to our online service first, and making the order afterward.

Question 8

How to book a hotel at the lowest price in Taiwan?

Accepted Answer

Fewer travelers book hotels through traditional travel agents, and most go through OTAs (online travel agents). It is easy to filter areas, prices, types of rooms, special needs on OTAs' websites. Still, customers can also get a 20~40% discount compared to hotels' official websites. The most popular OTAs in Taiwan are Booking.com, Agoda.com, Hotels.com, Expedia.com, and Trip.com. In general, travelers can make reservations on websites or apps. Once finishing the online payment, everything is set, and there is not necessary to double-check the reservation by phone. However, some hotels may oversell their rooms on multiple platforms. To avoid being rejected by hotels once you arrive, choose high-rated hotels with more reviews online or make a phone call to hotels to confirm again. For B&Bs (also called minsus), locals prefer to book rooms through B&Bs' websites or contact the hosts directly. Sometimes, the price is better than OTAs. The downside is that their websites don't accept foreign credit cards or guests have to do wire transfers. If you want to save all these troubles and find decent B&Bs, Airbnb and AsiaYo (a local brand) are the best alternatives.

Item	tripool	HSR	Car Rental	Taxi
Travel Time	40 mins	No HSR on this route	45-70 mins	55-70 mins
Price per Person	NT$670/person	N/A	NT$180-330/person	NT$130-170/person
Pros	1–8 passengers Truly pickup anywhere Ride guaranteed No hidden fees	-	Low-cost Flexible schedule	Meets urgent needs No upfront payment Cheap for short trips
Cons	Pre-booking only No cash	No HSR on this route	Extra commute to car pick-up Time restrictions for pick-up and return Additional risk involved Requires same-day return or a multi-day rental	Inconsistent quality Difficult to find a ride Risk of overcharging

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