Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport transfers
Price your transfer
A private car from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to anywhere you are staying, at a price agreed before you fly. The calculator prices any address, and the 18 most asked-for routes are below.
At a glance
- Price
- from R$137.30per vehicle, not per person
- Destinations
- 18fixed-price routes from the airport
- Vehicles
- Up to 16 passengersSedan – Minibus 16
- Free waiting
- 60 minafter landing, flight tracked
- Cancellation
- Freeuntil 24 h before pick-up
- Luggage
- 1 suitcase + 1 bagper passenger, included
- Drivers
- LicensedInsurance and licence checked by us
R$137.30 is the whole price of a private Sedan for up to 4 passengers — the same price you pay at checkout for a daytime pick-up. Not a per-person price, not a shared shuttle, and not a smaller car than the one in the table.
Rio Santos Dumont Airport transfer prices
| Destination | SedanUp to 4 passengers | VanUp to 6 passengers | Large VanUp to 8 passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapa3.1 km · 10 min | R$137.30 | R$245.99 | R$274.60 |
| Santa Teresa3.4 km · 11 min | R$137.30 | R$245.99 | R$274.60 |
| Flamengo3.8 km · 9 min | R$137.30 | R$245.99 | R$274.60 |
| Píer Mauá Cruise Terminal4.8 km · 12 min | R$137.30 | R$245.99 | R$274.60 |
| Rodoviária Novo Rio (Bus Station)5.6 km · 14 min | R$137.30 | R$245.99 | R$274.60 |
| Botafogo6.2 km · 16 min | R$137.30 | R$245.99 | R$274.60 |
| Leme8.4 km · 18 min | R$137.30 | R$245.99 | R$274.60 |
| Copacabana9.5 km · 20 min | R$137.30 | R$245.99 | R$274.60 |
| Ipanema16.6 km · 30 min | R$158.35 | R$259.49 | R$288.33 |
| Leblon16.6 km · 31 min | R$158.35 | R$259.49 | R$288.33 |
| Galeão International Airport (GIG)19.6 km · 22 min | R$173.22 | R$289.53 | R$321.68 |
| São Conrado22 km · 34 min | R$185.12 | R$313.73 | R$348.57 |
| Niterói22.8 km · 29 min | R$189.13 | R$321.79 | R$357.61 |
| Barra da Tijuca35.3 km · 37 min | R$251.08 | R$450.00 | R$500.00 |
| Petrópolis69 km · 80 min | R$418.13 | R$803.60 | R$892.90 |
| Angra dos Reis157.3 km · 148 min | R$915.21 | R$1 651.64 | R$1 835.22 |
| Arraial do Cabo165.8 km · 148 min | R$960.06 | R$1 737.46 | R$1 930.53 |
| Búzios177.7 km · 162 min | R$1 022.87 | R$1 857.53 | R$2 064.00 |
Whole price per vehicle, one way: the same price you pay at checkout, tolls and taxes included. Prices updated on 11 October 2026.
Before you land
The airport
Santos Dumont is Rio's city-centre airport, built on land reclaimed from Guanabara Bay next to the Centro financial district, with Sugarloaf on the approach. It handles domestic flights; the original 1945 building now serves arrivals only, and departures use the terminal opened in 2007.
- Santos Dumont is closed to flights from 23:00 to 06:00 — if you are flying late at night, check whether your flight uses Galeão instead.
- On Sundays the roads through Flamengo Park close to cars, which changes the usual route to Botafogo and Copacabana.
FAQ
How much is a transfer from Rio Santos Dumont Airport?
From R$137.30, to Copacabana (9.5 km, about 20 min). That is the price of the whole vehicle, tolls and taxes included. The table on this page has the price of every destination by vehicle.
Where do I meet the driver at Rio Santos Dumont Airport?
In the arrivals hall after you clear customs. The day before your trip we send you the driver's name, phone number and vehicle, and they contact you with the exact spot.
What happens if my flight is late?
We track the flight number you give us. The driver waits and adjusts to the actual landing time, with 60 minutes of free waiting after the plane touches down.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. One price covers everyone in it, up to the seats of the vehicle you choose.
Which car will I get?
It depends on the size of your group. Sedan: Skoda Superb, Toyota Camry or similar; Premium Sedan: Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar; Van: Mercedes Vito, VW Caravelle or similar; Large Van: Mercedes V-Class, Ford Tourneo or similar; Minibus 12: Mercedes Sprinter or similar · or 2 vans; Minibus 16: Mercedes Sprinter or similar · or 2 vans. These are examples: we do not guarantee a particular make or model, but we do guarantee enough seats and enough space for normal luggage.
How much luggage can I take?
One suitcase and one piece of hand luggage per passenger is included. Skis, golf clubs, bicycles or an unusual number of bags: tell us in the notes when you book, so a vehicle with room for them is sent.
Can I get a child seat?
Tell us in the booking notes, with the child's age, and we pass it to the driver. Where the law requires a child seat, travelling without one is not possible.
Can I cancel?
Free up to 24 hours before pick-up, refunded in full. On many routes you can also book without paying and we only charge the card 48 hours before you travel.
Who will drive me?
A licensed local transport company that works with Airportlink. We check its operating licence and insurance before it can take bookings, and again when they expire. The day before, you receive the driver's name, phone number and vehicle.
Do you go to addresses that are not on this list?
Yes. Enter the address in the calculator on this page and you have the fixed price in seconds, anywhere our partners cover from the airport.