Taxi

Taxis in St. Petersburg are relatively cheap. If you phone a legitimate taxi company, you’ll be quoted an approximate price for the journey. Unfortunately, not all of these companies have English-speaking operators. It's also accepted practice to hail down random cars and negotiate even cheaper prices for rides across the city.  To indicate you're looking for a lift, stick out your arm - palm down.  To foreigners, the practice may seem unsafe and it is advisable to take caution by traveling with a companion and generally trusting your instinct.   Mostly, drivers are notorious for overcharging foreigners. A journey within the city centre should cost between 150-200Rbl. Always agree to a price in advance ('Skolko?') and if the driver refuses, slam the door and move on to the next Lada.