# JRO — Arusha / Moshi (Kilimanjaro International)

> JRO (Kilimanjaro International) is the main international airport serving Arusha / Moshi, Tanzania. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/jro-arusha-moshi

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Use your safari operator or hotel pre-arranged transfer
- **Typical fare:** US$50–US$70 to Arusha / US$50–US$60 to Moshi
- **Journey time:** 60–90 min to Arusha / 45–60 min to Moshi
- **Pickup point:** Driver waits in Arrivals with name sign
- **Key warning:** There is no rideshare at JRO; unbooked taxis quote US$120+ to tourists
- **Fare reality (JRO → Arusha):** expected US$50–US$70 · concerning US$100+ · likely scam US$150+ unbooked
- **Overall risk:** medium — Most arrivals are for safaris — outfitter transfer is standard and safest. Curb taxis overcharge dramatically; no rideshare.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of JRO, ranked

1. **Safari/lodge pre-arranged transfer** _(recommended)_ — cost US$50–US$70, journey 60–90 min, wait Pre-arranged, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: No negotiation; Driver knows lodge
   - Cons: Book ahead
2. **Negotiated curb taxi** — cost US$60–US$90, journey 60–90 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Available
   - Cons: Must negotiate firmly
3. **Riverside Shuttle to Moshi** — cost TZS 10,000 ≈ US$4, journey 45–60 min, wait Scheduled, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap
   - Cons: Scheduled only; Moshi only
4. **Unnegotiated curb taxi** — cost US$100–US$200, journey 60–90 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Tourist-priced

## First 30 minutes after landing at JRO

1. Pay visa-on-arrival US$50 (US$100 for US citizens) in CASH USD
2. Clear immigration
3. Collect bags, clear customs
4. Find your name sign at Arrivals — most lodges send drivers
5. Total to Arusha: 60–90 min

## Common scams at JRO

- **Fake driver name sign** (medium risk): Someone holds a similar name sign to divert your transfer. _How to avoid:_ Verify driver name and lodge name match your booking exactly.

## Payment warnings at JRO

- USD cash essential — visa, taxi, tips. Crisp post-2013 bills only

## Arrival checklist for JRO

- US$100+ crisp bills for visa
- Driver name + plate confirmed
- Yellow fever cert if arriving from at-risk country

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Last updated: June 2026

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