How much does a taxi from Guarulhos International Airport to São Paulo cost?

R$100–180 to central São Paulo in 2026. Exact fare depends on your destination and traffic conditions.

Is there a flat rate taxi from GRU?

Guarulhos International Airport taxis use a metered fare. Always insist the driver uses the meter.

What are the taxi alternatives at GRU?

Uber / 99Taxi — book in-app, 20–30% cheaper than taxis. EMTU bus — R$10 to Tietê Terminal / Guarulhos, 60+ min. Airport bus to Congonhas (for connecting domestic flights) — R$30–40

Guarulhos International Airport Taxi Fares

São Paulo, Brazil · BRL · 2026

Typical fare

R$100–180 to central São Paulo

Look for: white (TAXI plate), sedan (regulated radio cabs)

Fare Estimates by Destination

Based on official meter rates ± 15%

Paulista / Jardins / Bela VistaR$74–R$100

Anhanguera Expressway + Bandeirantes toll ~R$10

Berrini / Vila Olímpia / ItaimR$91–R$123

Liberdade / Centro HistóricoR$84–R$113

Congonhas Airport (CGH)R$103–R$140

Uber often cheaper for this transfer

Campinas city centreR$227–R$306

fixed negotiated rate; ~R$250–350

Fares in BRL. Tolls, surcharges, and tips may add extra.

Practical Tips

✓Use the official prepaid taxi counters inside arrivals (Guarucoop or Cootaxi) for a fixed price — safer than street hail.
✓99Taxi and Uber are widely available from the airport and typically 20–30% cheaper than metered taxis.
✓Traffic on the Ayrton Senna Highway can be severe — allow extra time during rush hour (7–9 am, 5–8 pm).
✓Airportbus EMTU runs to Tietê Bus Terminal and Guarulhos city for R$10.
✓Keep your belongings secured during the ride — window smash-and-grab can occur in slow traffic.

Scam Warnings

⚠Unofficial taxi drivers approach inside arrivals quoting high fixed prices — use prepaid counters only.
⚠Driver tampers with the meter rate (Tariff 2 during daytime) — check the tariff displayed on the meter.
⚠Driver claims a "highway closure" and takes a longer surface route — confirm on Google Maps.

Cheaper Alternatives

→Uber / 99Taxi — book in-app, 20–30% cheaper than taxis
→EMTU bus — R$10 to Tietê Terminal / Guarulhos, 60+ min
→Airport bus to Congonhas (for connecting domestic flights) — R$30–40

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