Santiago Airport Taxi Service
There’s nothing better than stepping off a plane, collecting your luggage and then walking straight to your private transport. No need to worry about how to get to your hotel, how much it will cost or how long it will take with a direct Santiago Airport taxi.
You can easily take a taxi from the Santiago Airport taxi rank 24 hours a day, making it a convenient option no matter what time you land. The journey from Santiago Airport to the city centre will take around 25 minutes and your driver will offer a stress-free door-to-door service, directly to your hotel.
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How much is a taxi from Santiago Airport?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM SCL TO SANTIAGO CITY | 27 € | 27 € | 25 MIN |
| FROM SCL TO VALPARAÍSO | 120 € | 120 € | 1 HR 15 MIN |
| FROM SCL TO COLCHAGUA VALLEY | 140 € | 140 € | 2 HR |
| FROM SLC TO CRUISE PORT | 120 € | 120 € | 1 HR 10 MIN |
What does a Santiago Airport taxi cost?
When it comes to your Santiago Airport taxi cost, your driver will most likely use a taximeter to calculate your fare. This means that the exact location of your hotel in the city centre and the levels of traffic will play a role in the final fare. Having said this, it is also possible to haggle for a fixed price for longer journeys outside of the city centre, such as the journey from Santiago Airport to downtown.
As a general rule of thumb, most Santiago Airport taxi drivers will charge you a base fare of €3.75 (CLP 3,800) and a price per km of €1.10 (CLP 1, 100). These rates don’t usually change during the night time hours, but each local taxi company will choose their own tariffs, so these prices may vary.
For example, taking a standard 4-seater Santiago Airport taxi for the 14 km journey into the city centre will cost around €27 (CLP 2,700). Another popular route is from the airport to Valparaiso, which will take around 75 minutes in a taxi from Santiago Airport and will cost approximately €120 (CLP 12,100).
To avoid any discrepancies or uncertainties in your Santiago Airpot taxi cost, you can also pre-book with Welcome Pickups and enjoy all-inclusive pricing with no hidden extras.
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Where’s the Santiago Airport taxi rank?
You can find the Santiago Airport taxi rank just outside of the main terminal building. As you exit the main doors from the Arrivals Hall, you will see the lines of either black and yellow cabs or blue fixed-price taxis. The taxi rank is open 24/7 at SCL Airport. It’s important to note that during peak travel times, there could be up to a 15-minute wait for a taxi.
If you prefer the convenience of a personal meet and greet in the Arrivals Hall, with guaranteed on-time pickups, we suggest pre-booking your taxi from Santiago Airport with Welcome Pickups.
Useful tips for getting a taxi from Santiago Airport
- There are two types of taxi at Santiago Airport, black and yellow taximetered taxis, and blue fixed-price taxis.
- You can request a price guideline for your Santiago Airport taxi cost inside the airport at the designated taxi kiosk.
- Be sure that your driver has switched on and set your taximeter to the base fare before you begin your journey, to avoid being overcharged.
- There can be up to a 15-minute wait for a Santiago Airport taxi during busy travel times. To avoid these long wait times, you can pre-book your transfers with a private company.
- Not all Santiago Airport taxi drivers speak English. For your convenience, you can pre-book your transfer and be guaranteed a fluent English-speaking driver.
- In a Santiago Airport taxi, credit card payments are not accepted as the drivers don’t have the POS system required to run cards. We recommend always carrying cash in the local currency to pay for your ride.
- To pay for your taxi, you can exchange money for Chilean Pesos inside the airport at the exchange houses.
- Tipping your driver in Chile isn’t obligatory but is always appreciated. If you received a fantastic service, you can round up your fare to add a tip.
- To ensure your driver is taking the most economical route, you can track your journey on a GPS app such as Google Maps.
- Pre-booking your Santiago Airport taxi with a private company such as Welcome Pickups will guarantee on-time pickups, all-inclusive fares and 24/7 customer support.
Getting from Santiago Airport to your hotel
Staring off your time in Chile by having to navigate public transport in a foreign language or dragging your heavy luggage items through busy city streets can really dampen the excitement. Although taking the bus from Santiago Airport into the city centre is a budget-friendly option, once you reach the bus terminus, you will need to either walk at least 20 minutes to your hotel or take a taxi, which adds time and cost to your journey.
Instead, why not enjoy a direct door-to-door journey directly to your hotel by taking a Santiago Airport taxi? You and your personal belongings will arrive safely and securely in a matter of minutes.