# SJU — San Juan (Luis Muñoz Marín International)

> SJU (Luis Muñoz Marín International) is the main international airport serving San Juan, Puerto Rico. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/sju-san-juan

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Take Uber or a white Taxi Turístico
- **Typical fare:** USD 21 (Old San Juan flat) / USD 20 Uber
- **Journey time:** 20–30 min
- **Pickup point:** Rank outside terminal / Uber lot on Level 1
- **Key warning:** Only use white official taxis; unlicensed cabs will overcharge
- **Fare reality (SJU → Old San Juan):** expected USD 21 flat / USD 18–25 Uber · concerning USD 40+ · likely scam USD 60+ off-meter
- **Overall risk:** low — Flat-rate white "Taxis Turísticos". Uber operates. Little tout pressure.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of SJU, ranked

1. **Uber** _(recommended)_ — cost USD 18–USD 25, journey 20–30 min, wait 5–10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheap; Tracked
   - Cons: Off-airport pickup lot
2. **Taxi Turístico (flat)** _(recommended)_ — cost USD 21–USD 32, journey 20–30 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated
3. **AMA bus C45 + T5** — cost USD 0.75, journey 60 min, wait Every 30 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Slow; Transfer
4. **Rental car** — cost USD 40+/day, journey 15 min, wait On collection, payment Card.
   - Pros: Freedom
   - Cons: Traffic

## First 30 minutes after landing at SJU

1. Domestic-style arrival (no customs from US)
2. Collect bags
3. Choose Uber lot or flat-rate rank
4. Confirm zone
5. Depart to city

## Common scams at SJU

- **Unlicensed cab** (medium risk): Non-white "taxi" quoting off-flat rate _How to avoid:_ Only use white Taxis Turísticos

## Payment warnings at SJU

- Cards work everywhere; USD 20 cash useful for tips

## Arrival checklist for SJU

- Uber installed
- USD cash
- Hotel address

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Last updated: June 2026

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