The main scam at EZE
Unofficial "remise" (private car) drivers approach in arrivals — decline. Use Manuel Tienda León, Uber, or official taxi rank.
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 EZE
Uber / Cabify / DiDi
ride share
Cost: ARS 20,000-30,000 (~$20-30)
Time: 45-75 min
Taxi Ezeiza (official)
taxi
Cost: ARS 25,000-35,000 (~$25-35)
Time: 45-75 min
Book at kiosk in arrivals — inflates prices for foreigners at the counter, but honest.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer — zero scam risk
The safest option for first-time visitors to Buenos Aires: driver meets you inside arrivals with your name, price locked before you fly, no queues, no negotiation.
Getting out of Buenos Aires (EZE)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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How do I avoid taxi scams at Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza)?
Unofficial "remise" (private car) drivers approach in arrivals — decline. Use Manuel Tienda León, Uber, or official taxi rank.
What is the official taxi rank at Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza)?
The official Buenos Aires airport taxi options are: Uber / Cabify / DiDi (ARS 20,000-30,000 (~$20-30), 45-75 min); Taxi Ezeiza (official) (ARS 25,000-35,000 (~$25-35), 45-75 min).
Is Uber safer than a taxi at Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza)?
App-based ride-share (Uber, Grab, Careem, Bolt or similar depending on region) is generally the safest option for tourists at Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza) — 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 Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza)?
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 Buenos Aires.