Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

Taxi from Santos Dumont Airport to Rio De Janeiro, fare, estimate & time

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A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities). The estimated fare to Rio De Janeiro is R$10-R$16. The official taxi rank is just outside arrivals, don't go with anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.

Santos Dumont Airport is about 2 km east of Rio De Janeiro from Rio De Janeiro.

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How much is a taxi from Santos Dumont Airport to Rio De Janeiro?

Roughly R$10-R$16 at the local tariff. Many airports run a flat fare to zones, ask at the taxi desk first.

Can I get Uber / Bolt from Santos Dumont Airport?

A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).

Taxi or a pre-booked transfer?

A taxi is cheaper for a short ride and one or two people. A pre-booked transfer is worth it for a late arrival, heavy bags, kids, or when you don't want to haggle, the price is fixed upfront.

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Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Terminal detail: the airport site

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