Rio de Janeiro Airport Transportation

In the Terminal 2 arrivals hall on the ground floor, just outside the customs exit. Your driver holds a sign with your name, and your confirmation gives the exact meeting point.

Galeão is about 25 km from Copacabana and Ipanema and about 20 km north of downtown Rio, on Ilha do Governador. Traffic varies a lot by time of day, so give your landing time when you book and we plan the pickup around it.

Yes. These South Zone beach districts are where most of our Rio de Janeiro transfers go. Give your hotel or rental address when you book and the driver takes you to the door.

Yes. We drive to hotels, apartment buildings and condominiums in Barra da Tijuca and the neighboring West Zone. Give the building name and any gate details so the driver can get you in.

Yes. You can book a private transfer from Galeão across the bay to Niterói, or along the coast to Armação dos Búzios and Arraial do Cabo, with your luggage in the vehicle the whole way.

Yes, you can book a private transfer from the airport to Paraty or Angra dos Reis on the Costa Verde. If you are catching a boat to Ilha Grande, give the pier and your boat time when you book.

Yes. Many visitors to Rio stay in rentals and gated buildings. Give the full street address, the building name and the doorman or host's contact so the driver can find you for the return trip too.

Almost certainly Terminal 2, which handles check-in, arrivals and baggage claim for nearly all flights. Terminal 1 has been mostly closed to passengers since 2016.

No. Decline offers from people who approach you inside the terminal. With a pre-booked transfer your driver is already waiting with your name, at a price you agreed before you flew.

We follow the flight on your reservation and adjust the pickup to a delay. If your flight is canceled, your flight number changes or you miss a connection, update it in Manage your booking so the pickup moves with it.

Yes. Book with your real flight number and the driver is there when you land, whatever the hour. It saves looking for a ride in the middle of the night.

Yes. Book a one-way return or a round trip, and give your departure flight and time. Make sure your flight leaves from Galeão (GIG) and not Santos Dumont (SDU).

This page is for Galeão (GIG), Rio's international airport. Santos Dumont is a separate downtown airport for mostly domestic flights, so check which airport is on your ticket before you book.

No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service, not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other arrival details, see our Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport page.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

It depends on the vehicle. Each vehicle shows its maximum number of passengers and suitcases before you book, so you can choose one that fits your group.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

You pay securely online when you book, by credit or debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Payments are processed by Stripe.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. If your card is in another currency, your bank converts the charge at its own exchange rate.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.