Reliable and convenient taxi from Quito Airport
Quito Airport in Ecuador is one of the busiest airports in Latin America, serving millions of travelers all year long. After a long flight, the last thing you need is to wait in line for the next bus; instead, you can opt for a private and reliable Quito Airport taxi. A local taxi will pick you up from the curb of the airport and drop you off at the door of your hotel in a matter of minutes.
The metered taxis can be found 24 hours a day from the Quito Airport taxi rank, and offer seamless services all over the city. You can take a taxi from Quito Airport to the city center in just 40 minutes. Alternatively, you can explore nearby towns, such as Otavalo with a swift 80-minute taxi ride. To avoid the crowded and slow public transport, taking a fast and direct Quito Airport taxi is the best way to travel.
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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 QUITO AIRPORT TO QUITO CITY CENTER | 25 € | 27 € | 40 MIN |
| FROM QUITO AIRPORT TO PAPALLACTA | 35 € | 45 € | 1 HR |
| FROM QUITO AIRPORT TO OTAVALO | 45 € | 57 € | 80 MIN |
| FROM QUITO AIRPORT TO SAN JUAN | 40 € | 48 € | 70 MIN |
| FROM QUITO AIRPORT TO TELEFÉRIQO CABLE CAR | 35 € | 45 € | 1 HR |
What does a Quito Airport taxi cost?
All taxis operating at Quito Airport must use a taximeter to calculate their fares. This will include a base fare and a price per km, so your Quito Airport taxi cost will depend on the distance you travel and the time taken to reach your hotel. You can expect a base fare of $0.50 (€0.45) and a price per km of $1.35 (€1.45) during the day and $1.75 (€1.65) during the nighttime hours of 24:00 to 05:00.
For example, if you take a taxi from Quito Airport to the city center, you will be traveling around 41 km, which will cost an average of $25 (€23) during the day and $27 (€25) at night. Similarly, traveling 1 hour to the popular town of Papallacta will cost approximately $35 (€32) during the day and $45 (€43) when traveling at night in a Quito Airpot taxi.
To avoid the uncertainty that comes with a metered taxi ride, and enjoy a competitive fixed fare instead, you can always pre-book your Quito Airport taxi with a private company such as Welcome Pickups.
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Where is the Quito Airport taxi rank?
Despite its popularity, Quito Airport has only one passenger terminal, that handles both domestic and international flights. The terminal has a dedicated taxi rank, located just outside of the Arrivals Hall. After exiting baggage claim, you will leave the passenger terminal and will see the long line of yellow taxis waiting at the official Quito Airport taxi rank, you can’t miss it. However, as there is only one taxi rank for all flights in and out of Quito Airport, there can be up to a 15-minute wait for an available car.
To avoid these long waits and get your vacation off to the best start, you can always pre-book your rides with a private company such as Welcome Pickups. We offer guaranteed on-time pickups and personalized meet-and-greets inside the airport for your convenience.
Quito Airport taxi tips
- To avoid being overcharged, it’s important to check that your drive’s taximeter is turned on and set to the base fare.
- Standard Quito Airport taxis can take up to 4 passengers with small luggage items.
- Taking a taxi during the nighttime hours of 24:00 and 05:00 will be more expensive than during the day. As most international flights land in the evening, be sure to take this into account.
- You can’t pay for your Quito Airport taxi by credit card, you will need to bring cash in USD to pay for your ride.
- You can take out cash in USD from one of the multi-currency ATMs inside Quito Airport.
- Tipping your driver isn’t obligatory but is always appreciated. You can add a couple of USD to your fare as a tip if you wish.
- Pre-booking your taxi from Quito 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 Quito Airport to your hotel
Most international flights arrive at Quito Airport in the evening or after midnight. At this time of day, trying to find public transport to your hotel can be time-consuming and frustrating. Instead of waiting hours for a crowded bus, we suggest taking a private and fast Quito Airport taxi.
Taxis are readily available 24 hours a day from the Quito Airport taxi rank and offer seamless journeys into the city center. Get your vacation off to a relaxing start by taking a door-to-door taxi service from Quito Airport.