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Airport Transfers and Safe Taxis in Brazil: what actually matters to know

Short answer
For safe and cost-effective travel from Brazilian airports, prefer ride-sharing apps like Uber, 99, or InDrive over traditional taxis. These services are often two to three times cheaper than hotel-booked or airport-authorized taxis.

From real experience

For safe taxi travel from São Paulo GRU Airport (especially at night) to hotels, it is recommended to use ride-sharing apps like Uber or 99, or official airport taxis.
Avoid unverified local taxis. Uber is generally considered safe, with users reporting many incident-free rides. The 99 app is also reliable and often cheaper than Uber. Consider subscribing to Uber One for experienced drivers and cashback on rides (approx. 400 RUB/month or potentially free).
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Airport transfers from São Paulo can be costly by traditional taxi (approx.
$50 USD). Consider using aggregators like Trip.com for pre-booked transfers (around 3300 RUB) or ride-sharing apps like Uber or the local 99 app. The 99 app may have installation issues with Russian phone numbers outside Brazil, but typically works once in Brazil, and accepts cash payments.
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Airport taxis in Rio de Janeiro (GIG) can be significantly more expensive (up to 3 times) than ride-hailing apps like InDrive.
Advise travelers to use ride-hailing services if possible, ensuring mobile internet is functional upon arrival.
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Uber is generally 2-3 times cheaper than traditional city taxis called via hotels in Brazil.
The 99 app is also a popular option, sometimes offering lower fares than Uber, but prices should be compared at the time of booking.
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