Brazil airport exit guides
Brazilian airports (GRU, GIG, BSB) are safe inside but curbside taxi touts are aggressive. Use 99 or Uber from the designated pickup zone — never accept a curbside 'taxi' at GIG.
Common exit risks
- • Aggressive touts at GIG (Rio) arrivals
- • Long-way-round routes to inflate the meter
- • ATM skimmers at terminal exits — use bank branches inside
Cash & card advice
- • Radio Táxi and Táxi Comum are metered. Pre-paid taxi booths inside arrivals are safe but pricey. Card widely accepted.
Ride-hailing status
- • 99 (local) and Uber both work. Pickup is from a designated lot, usually a short walk from arrivals.
AIRPORTS IN BRAZIL
- CNFmedium riskBelo HorizonteBelo Horizonte–Confins International (Tancredo Neves)Fare R$30–R$180Read →
- BSBmedium riskBrasíliaBrasília–Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek InternationalFare R$45–R$80Read →
- MAOmedium riskManausEduardo Gomes InternationalFare BRL 50–75Read →
- FORmedium riskFortalezaFortaleza–Pinto Martins InternationalFare R$35–R$55Read →
- FLNlow riskFlorianópolisHercílio Luz InternationalFare BRL 45–70Read →
- RECmedium riskRecifeRecife–Guararapes International (Gilberto Freyre)Fare R$4–R$40Read →
- GIGmedium riskRio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro Galeão (Tom Jobim) InternationalFare BRL 25–160Read →
- SSAmedium riskSalvadorSalvador–Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães InternationalFare R$50–R$90Read →
- SDUlow riskRio de JaneiroSantos Dumont AirportFare BRL 30–50Read →
- GRUmedium riskSão PauloSão Paulo / Guarulhos International AirportFare R$80–R$140Read →
POPULAR ROUTES IN BRAZIL
FAQ
- Does Uber work at airports in Brazil?
- 99 (local) and Uber both work. Pickup is from a designated lot, usually a short walk from arrivals.
- Should I pay an airport taxi in cash or card in Brazil?
- Radio Táxi and Táxi Comum are metered. Pre-paid taxi booths inside arrivals are safe but pricey. Card widely accepted.
- What currency do I need for a taxi in Brazil?
- Brazil uses the BRL (R$). Card accepted; Pix is common but tourist-hostile. Avoid changing money at airport kiosks — the rate is usually 5–15% worse than a bank ATM inside the terminal.
- Do I tip taxi drivers in Brazil?
- Not expected. Drivers do not rely on tips the way US drivers do, and inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
- What airport scams are common in Brazil?
- The three most reported on arrival: Aggressive touts at GIG (Rio) arrivals; Long-way-round routes to inflate the meter; ATM skimmers at terminal exits — use bank branches inside. See the individual airport guides for terminal-specific details.
- Which airports in Brazil have exit guides?
- We cover 10 airports in Brazil — including CNF, BSB, MAO, FOR, FLN. Each guide has the official taxi rank location, fair fare, ride-hailing status and the scams to watch for on arrival.