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Autostop (1980) Getting a taxi Kiev does not have a hailing taxi system. You can book taxis from your hotel reception desk, but then what do you do? Probably the simplest thing to do is use taxi Apps. There are two available that are popular. Uklon http://uklon.com.ua  and Uber. Both are relatively new. Local expats tend to use Uklon. Uber has had some start-up teething problems with having enough drivers, but it may be worthwhile downloading both to cover yourself at busy times.    Both Uklon and Uber have English-language pages, however your driver may or may not speak English, so write down your destination to show him.  There are also taxi companies and some have English-language telephone operators. Probably the ones in hotels are the most geared towards tourists. A journey typically costs 50-100 Hryvna, but this of course depends on the length of the journey and traffic. What taxi advice would you add? 

Arrival  KYIV DESTINATION: Boryspil Airport  Kyiv has two airports and both have international flights. Let's start with Boryspol Airport arrivals hall. This is a modern functional airport. You come off the plane, go through passport control, descend to the baggage hall and collect your bags.   There are good toilet facilities in the baggage hall and as you get off the plane. Once through customs you will emerge into the bustle of the Arrivals Hall.    Taxi desk I f you want a taxi into town then just to your left is a taxi reception area. The receptionists speak English. If you give your destination, then a screen will show you an estimate of the fare. Fares are considerably lower than most West European capital cities.  Expect to pay €10-20. If you agree, then you will be escorted out to the taxi driver and set off.  It can take between 30 minutes to 50 minutes to get into the centre, depending on the time of day a...