# GRU — São Paulo (São Paulo / Guarulhos International Airport)

> GRU (São Paulo / Guarulhos International Airport) is the main international airport serving São Paulo, Brazil. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/gru-sao-paulo

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** 99 or Uber from the designated pickup zone
- **Typical fare:** R$80–R$140 to Paulista / Itaim
- **Journey time:** 40–90 min (traffic)
- **Pickup point:** App-pickup zone outside arrivals (signed)
- **Key warning:** Never accept anyone offering a 'taxi' inside the terminal — only the prepaid taxi desk, official rank, 99 or Uber.
- **Fare reality (GRU → Paulista / Itaim):** expected R$80–R$140 · concerning R$220+ · likely scam R$300+ tout
- **Overall risk:** medium — Airport itself is safe, but unofficial 'taxi' touts and long traffic-bound transfers to Paulista/Itaim are common pitfalls. 99 and Uber are reliable.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of GRU, ranked

1. **99 / Uber** _(recommended)_ — cost R$70–R$130, journey 40–90 min, wait 5–15 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed price; Tracked
   - Cons: Surge
2. **Airport Bus Service (Premium)** _(recommended)_ — cost R$55, journey 60–90 min, wait Every 30–60 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: AC; Direct routes
   - Cons: Schedule
3. **Common Bus 257 / 299 (EMTU)** — cost R$7.30, journey 60–120 min, wait Every 20–30 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Crowded, slow
4. **Prepaid taxi** — cost R$160–R$250, journey 40–90 min, wait 10–20 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Fixed price
   - Cons: Pricier than 99/Uber

## First 30 minutes after landing at GRU

1. Buy a Vivo/Claro SIM if your roaming doesn't work
2. Open 99 or Uber and book to your hotel
3. Walk to the designated pickup zone
4. Or: Airport Bus Service (Premium) to Paulista R$55
5. Expected total: R$55–R$140

## Common scams at GRU

- **Terminal 'taxi' tout** (high risk): Person inside arrivals offering a 'cheap taxi' that becomes a flat R$300+. _How to avoid:_ Use 99/Uber or the prepaid taxi desk only.

## Payment warnings at GRU

- Cards are widely accepted — you don't need to draw a lot of BRL cash.

## Arrival checklist for GRU

- Install 99 and Uber
- Pickup zone, not curbside
- Allow up to 90 min in traffic

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Last updated: May 2026

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