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Rio’s taxis are quite fast and handy for getting around the city. Metered taxis start at R$4.30 flat rate with R$3 for each kilometre – they are usually a little more expensive at night and on Sundays. Radio taxis are 30% more expensive but are considered safer. Some radio taxis listed here are: Centraltáxi (2593 2598), Coopatáxi (3899 4343), JB (2501 3026) and Transcoopass (2560 4888).
Rio’s taxis are quite fast and handy for getting around the city. Metered taxis start at R$4.30 flat rate with R$3 for each kilometre – they are usually a little more expensive at night and on Sundays. Radio taxis are 30% more expensive but are considered safer. Some radio taxis listed here are: Centraltáxi (2593 2598), Coopatáxi (3899 4343), JB (2501 3026) and Transcoopass (2560 4888).
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Transportation
Transportation
Fast, frequent and cheap, buses in Rio are a good way to get around as long as you are vigilant (see Health and Safety). Given Rio is long and narrow, it’s easy to find the right bus and it’s not a problem if you get the wrong one as most buses going south will pass through Copacabana and vice versa. Bus conductors sit at the back requiring you to get on from the back and exit from the front. The money collectors sit at a turnstile in the back, where the fare will be displayed.
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A small four-seat car usually costs around US$40 a day with unlimited kilometres; if you take the car for five days you may get sixth or seventh day at no extra cost. Requirements include being 25 years or older (21 with some firms including Avis), have a valid credit card in your name and driver’s licence (not just your IDP one). There is not much in the way of good deals though some of the more established companies like Avis have promotional rates – they are also less likely to keep charging your account, long after you’ve returned the car! It is also advised that you take out as much insurance as you can!
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Rio’s airport is the Aeroporto Galeao (GIG) and is located on Ilha do Governador, 15km north of the city centre. Real Auto Bus (0800 240 850) operates from the international airport, either outside the arrivals floor of Terminal 1 or the ground floor of Terminal 2. All buses are safe and air-conditioned and have routes to Rodoviaria Novo Rio, Av Rio Branco (Centro), Aeroporto Santos Dumont, southward of Gloria, Flamengo and Botafogo and along the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon to Barra da Tijuca (and all vice versa). Buses run every 30minutes, from 5:20am to 12:10am and will stop wherever you ask. Fares start from around US$2. If you are heading back to the airport then the Real Auto Bus service from in front of the major hotels and along the major beaches but you have to look aware and flag them down hard.
Read full articleAdd practical stops to your Rio de Janeiro plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Add practical stops to your Rio de Janeiro plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Add practical stops to your Rio de Janeiro plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Add practical stops to your Rio de Janeiro plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
