Getting a taxi from Cusco Airport
You’ve landed in Cusco and you’re ready to start exploring. Don’t dampen your excitement with a slow and unreliable transfer, instead use a fast and direct Cusco Airport taxi. You will reach your hotel in a matter of minutes and will be able to relax the entire journey, starting your vacation in Peru completely stress-free.
The yellow and white taxis are available during the airport’s opening hours and offer seamless journeys into Cusco city and beyond. You can make your way to your hotel in the city center in just 20 minutes while taking a Cusco Airport taxi to the famous Machu Picchu will take around 4 hours. Beat the crowds and start your vacation with a relaxing ride in a taxi from Cusco Airport.
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How much does a taxi cost?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM CUSCO AIRPORT TO CUZCO CITY | 3 € | 3 € | 10 MIN |
| FROM CUSCO AIRPORT TO HOTELS | 3 € | 3 € | 10 MIN |
| FROM CUSCO AIRPORT TO MACHU PICCHU | 150 € | 150 € | 4 HR |
| FROM CUSCO AIRPORT TO SACRED VALLEY | 35 € | 35 € | 1 HR 45 MIN |
| FROM CUSCO AIRPORT TO AGUAS CALIENTES | 150 € | 150 € | 4 HR |
| FROM CUSCO AIRPORT TO URUBAMBA | 25 € | 25 € | 1 HR 30 MIN |
| FROM CUSCO AIRPORT TO POROY TRAIN STATION | 16 € | 16 € | 30 MIN |
| FROM CUSCO AIRPORT TO OLLANTAYTAMBO | 30 € | 30 € | 1 HR 35 MIN |
Cusco Airport taxi prices
The local Cusco airport taxi drivers don’t use taximeters to calculate their fares. Instead, your driver will decide on their Cusco Airport taxi prices once you tell them your destination. However, it’s very common for drivers to start at a higher price and for you to haggle with them. There’s also a fee of €0.50 (PEN 2) for taxi drivers to use the airport taxi rank, which is often added to the passenger’s final fare.
For example, traveling the 3.4 km from Cusco Airport to the city center will cost €3 (PEN 12). Taking a taxi from Cusco Airport to Sacred Valley will take around 1 hour and 45 minutes and will cost approximately €35 (PEN 100).
To avoid the uncertainty that a taximeter can bring to your journey, why not pre-book your rides with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups, and enjoy fixed, competitive prices?
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Where is the Cusco Airport taxi rank?
The Cusco Airport taxi rank is open from 05:00 to 22:00, during the airport’s hours of operation. The rank is located just outside of the main passenger terminal, on the Ground Floor Level. As the Cusco Airport taxi rank has limited hours of operation, there can be long wait times for an available taxi.
To avoid these long waits, we suggest pre-booking your Cusco taxi from the airport with a private company such as Welcome Pickups, to enjoy guaranteed on-time pickups and personalized meet-and-greets inside the airport.
Cusco Airport taxi tips
- Before beginning your journey, ensure you have agreed on a price with your driver, this will help to avoid being overcharged last minute.
- Up to 4 passengers can fit in a standard Cusco Airport taxi.
- There’s no official fare increase for taking a taxi from Cusco Airport at night, however, your driver may choose a higher fare if they wish.
- You can’t pay for your Cusco Airport taxi by credit card, you will need to carry some cash in Sol.
- It’s not obligatory to tip your Cusco Airport taxi driver, but it is appreciated. If you enjoyed their service, you can round up your fare to add a tip.
- Pre-booking your taxi from Cusco Airport with a private company such as Welcome Pickups will guarantee on-time pickups, English-speaking drivers, all-inclusive pricing, and 24-hour customer support.
Getting from Cusco Airport to your hotel
Public transport in Cusco is notoriously slow, unreliable, and busy. To avoid the crowds and putting your personal belongings at risk, we suggest using a reliable and direct Cusco Airport taxi.
You won’t have to walk through the busy city streets looking for your hotel, as your driver will drop you off at the very door of your hotel in a matter of minutes. You can also enjoy complete peace of mind, as all of your belongings will be safely stored throughout your private ride.