Buenos Aires (EZE) Airport Taxi Cost — 2026 Centro Guide
USD 35-65 pre-booked transfer to Centro. Plus Tienda León shuttle USD 14-18, Cabify/Uber USD 12-25 — and why USD prices stabilize Argentina's inflation.
Quick Answer
Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) is 35 km from Centro. Pre-booked transfer: USD 35-65 fixed (best for foreigners). Tienda León shared shuttle: USD 14-18. Cabify/Uber app: USD 12-25. Yellow Radio Taxi (metered): USD 18-35 but ARS pricing fluctuates with peso inflation. Bus 8: USD 0.80 (90-120 min, not luggage-friendly). For EZE → AEP cross-airport: 60-90 min, USD 25-40.
EZE to Centro + Palermo — Options Compared
| Option | Price | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tienda León / Manuel Tienda León shuttle | ARS 14,000–18,000 (USD 14–18) | 50–80 min | ✓ Direct EZE → Madero Tower terminal (Centro), every 30 min, A/C + Wi-Fi. ✗ Terminal drop only; onward taxi/Uber needed for non-Centro hotels. |
| Pre-booked transfer / Remis | USD 35–65 fixed | 40–70 min | ✓ Meet-and-greet, fixed USD price, English-speaking driver, flight tracking — RECOMMENDED. ✗ Premium pricing; usually for safety + family arrivals. |
| Cabify / Uber app | ARS 12,000–25,000 (USD 12–25) | 40–70 min | ✓ App-based; fares stable in app; verified driver. ✗ Inflation makes pricing volatile; surge during peak. |
| Yellow Radio Taxi (metered) | ARS 18,000–35,000 (USD 18–35) | 40–70 min | ✓ Official metered service; 4 passengers. ✗ Meter fluctuates with peso inflation; some drivers refuse meter for foreigners. |
| Bus 8 (city bus) | ARS 800 (USD 0.80) with SUBE card | 90–120 min | ✓ EZE → Centro direct for almost nothing. ✗ Very slow; requires SUBE card; not luggage-friendly. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Buenos Aires (EZE) taxi to the centre cost in 2026?+
Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) is 35 km / 22 mi from central Buenos Aires (Microcentro, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Palermo). With Argentina's ongoing peso inflation, USD reference prices are the most stable: pre-booked transfer USD 35-65 fixed, Tienda León shuttle USD 14-18, Cabify/Uber USD 12-25, taxi USD 18-35. ARS metered fares fluctuate weekly with inflation — pre-booked USD-priced transfers are the most predictable option. Time 40-80 min depending on Autopista 25 de Mayo traffic.
EZE (Ezeiza) vs AEP (Aeroparque) — which airport?+
EZE (Ezeiza): 35 km from Centro, all international long-haul (Aerolineas, LATAM, American, Delta, United, Iberia, Air Europa, Air France, etc.). AEP (Jorge Newbery / Aeroparque): just 5 km from Centro on the river, mostly domestic + regional (LATAM, Aerolineas, Andes, JetSmart, Flybondi to Brazil/Chile/Uruguay). For international arrivals: EZE. For onward domestic: AEP is dramatically closer (5 min vs 60 min). Cross-airport transfer EZE → AEP: USD 25-40, 60-90 min.
Why are USD prices listed for everything in Argentina?+
Argentina has experienced extreme inflation (over 100% annually 2023-2024, easing 2025-2026). ARS prices change month-to-month and sometimes week-to-week. Pre-booked airport transfers + Tienda León shuttle + Cabify/Uber app prices are typically denominated or pegged to USD via the dollar oficial or blue rate. For tourists: pay with credit card (gets the official rate) OR exchange USD cash at official cuevas/exchange points in Centro (NOT at airport — airport exchange rate is poor).
Tienda León / Manuel Tienda León shuttle — is it good?+
Yes — long-running, reliable shared shuttle service. ARS 14,000-18,000 (USD 14-18 at official rate) one-way EZE → Madero Tower terminal in central Buenos Aires. Every 30 min, modern coaches with A/C + Wi-Fi + luggage hold. 50-80 min trip. From Madero Tower: short taxi/Uber to your hotel (~ARS 2,000-5,000). For solo/couple budget travellers: extraordinary value. Book at tiendaleon.com or arrival counter.
EZE to Palermo (boutique hotels district)?+
Palermo (subdivided into Palermo Hollywood, Palermo Soho, Palermo Chico) is 35-40 km from EZE, 50-80 min depending on traffic. Direct Cabify/Uber: ARS 15,000-30,000 (USD 15-30). Pre-booked transfer: USD 40-65. Tienda León goes to Centro, then USD 8-15 Cabify onward to Palermo. For 1-2 pax + Palermo hotel: direct Uber/Cabify or pre-booked transfer simpler.
EZE to Puerto Madero / Microcentro?+
Puerto Madero (modernist waterfront with luxury hotels) + Microcentro (financial district) are the closest tourist areas to EZE — 30-35 km. Direct Uber/Cabify: ARS 12,000-22,000 (USD 12-22). Pre-booked transfer: USD 35-55. Tienda León drops at Madero Tower — convenient for Puerto Madero hotels (5-min walk). For Recoleta or San Telmo: similar pricing, slightly longer distances.
Buenos Aires safety — late-night EZE arrivals?+
Buenos Aires is generally safer than other major Latin American capitals (Buenos Aires < Rio < São Paulo < Mexico City on common crime metrics). EZE arrivals + the route are usually fine. Tactical advice: pre-book transfer for first arrival, avoid unmarked curbside taxi offers (use only official Radio Taxi / Cabify / Uber / Tienda León), don't display valuables, keep luggage tagged with first/last name only.