Rio de Janeiro Airport: How to get out?

Is there anyone there on a trip scheduled for the Erejota ?? So check out the alternatives you have to leave airports Santos Dumont and Galleon !

Rio de Janeiro Airport : Options departing from Galeão and Santos Dumont

The two airports Rio de Janeiro are relatively close and serve well for those who want to go to any part of the city, however, if you have a choice, the Santos Dumont is always the best option, it is located in the center of the city and very close to the South Zone and the tourist attractions, not to mention that arriving in Rio de Janeiro and before landing, already having a taste of Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Rio-Niterói Bridge I'm sure you'll have amazing days here.

I pray for the day that we will have subways leaving the airports or efficient public transport, but while my utopia is not realized, let's go bus or taxi which are the most used options of both airports.

Bus Santos Dumont or Galeao

For those who want to move from bus from the Santos Dumont or Galeao for any part of the city, I suggest downloading the app “Go by Bus – Rio de Janeiro“, you simply put your place of departure and destination and it gives you all the options for bus lines that pass by or close by and make the traveler's life much easier.

as soon as you choose which bus line want to use it opens a window with information such as the price of the ticket, the distance to the place and the distance you have to walk to get to the bus stop.

O go by bus is a super tip for anyone who needs to use this transport anywhere in Rio.

Taxis in Rio de Janeiro

The other option is the taxis… be careful, very careful when getting into any taxi… Rio de Janeiro is beautiful, I love this place but, like in so many other places, taxis can be a trick for tourists who are not used to the wonderful city.

avoid hire the taxi service in the arrivals area as they are usually much more expensive. Outside there are several booths with fixed prices and there is also the option to go directly to the driver and negotiate the price… but wait, what about the taximeter ??

So… at the exit of the airports, taxis have a special rate because they are tabulated and already count the extra value of luggage and return fee depending on your destination.

In case you leave Santos Dumont and go to the outskirts of the City Center or South Zone, look for a conventional taxi with a meter as it will be much more worth it.

Anyway, for you to have the least idea of how much your ride to the destination would give and not pay an absurd amount thinking that this is normal, visit the website "Taxi fare", as it will give you an estimate very close to the real amount to be paid, in addition to the map showing the entire route, it also gives values at flags 1, 2 and in special taxis. Keep an eye out!!

a third option much used, especially for those who leave the Galleon to Baixada Fluminense, but we do not advise as they are not safe transport are the vans and vans and there is also the option of transfer which can be hired directly with your hotel or at the airport counters.

Good trip !! 🇧🇷

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