Getting from Rio de Janeiro Airport to City

Travelling from Rio de Janeiro Airport to the city centre by taxi or private transfer is the only direct option currently available. You can either book a taxi inside the airport for a flat rate or take a metered taxi from outside the airport to reach the city.

Inside the Arrivals halls of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, taxi services are offered by several reputable companies for a flat rate, which tends to cost a bit more than taking a metered taxi.

You can also find metered taxis just outside Arrivals, including taxis operated by Aerocoop, the airport’s cooperative taxi service company. The time it takes to reach the city by taxi from the airport is largely dependent on traffic and whether you choose to take the express highway (you may be subject to paying toll costs). Via the express highway, you can reach the city in around 20 to 35 minutes.

Inside Rio de Janeiro Airport, you can book a taxi to the city for a flat rate, and you can pay either by cash or credit card. Metered taxis available outside the airport tend to be less expensive with fares determined by time and distance to your destination (luggage fees may also apply). Taxi fares range from €13-€20 (BRL 85.50).

If you’d rather be sure that you’re getting a good price with no extra costs added to it at the end, you can book a private transfer in advance with Welcome Pickups. We offer trained, English-speaking drivers, unbeatable prices and 24/7 customer support.

Taking a taxi is the fastest and easiest way to reach the city centre from Rio de Janeiro Airport as a taxi will take you directly from the airport to your final destination. Though it’s a bit more expensive, booking a taxi for a flat rate inside the airport, will likely be easier if you aren’t familiar with Portuguese or if you don’t know where exactly the destination is located.