Transportation from GIG to Hotel

[suncitycruisers]

Can anyone recommend a service for getting from the airport to downtown Rio. We read recently that you need to be careful when traveling around Rio. Thanks for any info.

[Host Kat]

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[Wotan758]

Can anyone recommend a service for getting from the airport to downtown Rio. We read recently that you need to be careful when traveling around Rio. Thanks for any info.

On your exit from customs, go to the taxi booth: Transcootour (http://www.transcootour.com.br) or Transcoopass (http://www.transcoopass.com.br). I am sure you can get a good and safe service. You pay in advance and CC Visa is accepted.

[SelectSys]

Can anyone recommend a service for getting from the airport to downtown Rio. We read recently that you need to be careful when traveling around Rio. Thanks for any info.

 

I have spent time in both Sao Paulo and Rio. Both cities are fine if one sticks to good neighborhoods and you don't go looking for trouble. Cabs and sedan cars are reasonably priced and available for getting around. I wouldn't use the non-registered cabs/cars.

 

I would recommend taking the sedan car - fixed price - from the airport to your hotel. The types of cars are listed as you depart the baggage area and you can obtain a car on the spot. Cabs may be a bit cheaper, but the fixed price cars are nicer and are still not all that expensive.

 

Don't let Rio's reputation keep you from enjoying what is truly one of the world's most beautiful cities.