The main scam at BOG
Never accept rides from strangers approaching you in the arrivals hall. Always use the authorized taxi kiosk or app-based ride-share.
Do
- Use the OFFICIAL prepaid taxi counter inside arrivals
- Use Uber / Grab / Bolt / Careem / DiDi if available (app-based, fixed price)
- Insist on the meter or agreed fixed rate BEFORE entering the vehicle
- Verify the driver's license plate matches your receipt
- Pre-book a transfer for zero scam risk (see below)
Don't
- Never accept rides from drivers approaching you inside arrivals
- Never enter a taxi without confirming meter/price first
- Avoid taxi ranks OUTSIDE the official signposted zone
- Do not pay in cash without seeing the meter reading
- Never hand over your passport or luggage to hold as "security"
Official safe options at BOG
Official yellow airport taxi
taxi
Cost: COP 35,000-55,000 ($8-13)
Time: 25-45 min
Get authorized taxi from the ticket kiosk in arrivals — pay in advance.
Uber / Cabify / Didi
ride share
Cost: COP 30,000-50,000 ($7-12)
Time: 25-45 min
Uber pickup zone is designated at the airport.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer — zero scam risk
The safest option for first-time visitors to Bogotá: driver meets you inside arrivals with your name, price locked before you fly, no queues, no negotiation.
Getting out of Bogotá (BOG)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
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See full transport guide →Frequently asked
How do I avoid taxi scams at El Dorado International Airport?
Never accept rides from strangers approaching you in the arrivals hall. Always use the authorized taxi kiosk or app-based ride-share.
What is the official taxi rank at El Dorado International Airport?
The official Bogotá airport taxi options are: Official yellow airport taxi (COP 35,000-55,000 ($8-13), 25-45 min); Uber / Cabify / Didi (COP 30,000-50,000 ($7-12), 25-45 min).
Is Uber safer than a taxi at El Dorado International Airport?
App-based ride-share (Uber, Grab, Careem, Bolt or similar depending on region) is generally the safest option for tourists at El Dorado International Airport — pricing is locked before pickup, no negotiation, driver + vehicle details are recorded. If ride-share is unavailable, use the OFFICIAL prepaid taxi counter inside arrivals (not lobby touts).
Should I pre-book a transfer from El Dorado International Airport?
Pre-booking a fixed-price airport transfer eliminates all scam risk: no queues, no negotiation, driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price is locked before you fly. This is the most tourist-friendly option, especially for first-time visitors to Bogotá.