Taxis from Rio airport to Ipanema
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I agree with the bus suggestion. It'll take about 30 minutes longer and drop you off along the beach front street. Last year I think it was about $3 each. Go through customs and ignore all the taxi touts, change money at an ATM if needed, and go out the doors and look for the bus stop. These are large A/c buses that stop along the way. Let the "helper" know where you want off (a large land mark or popular hotel). You pay on the bus - keep your receipt in case he forgets you paid. <BR> <BR>Rio is great. Email me if you have any other questions.
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Cabs are fairly cheap in Rio compared to most large American cities especially for the fare to/from the Airport. A cab from the airport to the Ipanema area is probably about 50 Reais. At the current exchange rate that is less than $22.00. Also, the Radio Cabs have a deal for about 90 Reais they will also pick you up on your return. Private car transfers are probably closer to $35.00 American. I would not take the bus if you have any amount of luggage or if you don't want to wait around for a while
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Thanks for the reply's. I am Australian and our dollar is pretty much the same as the Real, and half of the US dollar. <BR>WildBill mentions luggage, I don't mind waiting but of course we will have a large suitcase if not 2 of them, will this pose a problem on the shuttle bus? <BR>And are yellow cabs safe as opposed to Cootramo or Transcopas? <BR>Thanks for your help