The main scam at GRU
Avoid unofficial taxi offers inside GRU — only use Guarucoop from the ranks or Uber/99 pickup zone.
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 GRU
Uber / 99 / Cabify
ride share
Cost: BRL 100-180 (~$20-35)
Time: 45-90 min (traffic)
Guarucoop official taxi
taxi
Cost: BRL 130-200 (~$25-40)
Time: 45-90 min
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer — zero scam risk
The safest option for first-time visitors to São Paulo: driver meets you inside arrivals with your name, price locked before you fly, no queues, no negotiation.
Getting out of São Paulo (GRU)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
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See full transport guide →Frequently asked
How do I avoid taxi scams at Guarulhos International Airport?
Avoid unofficial taxi offers inside GRU — only use Guarucoop from the ranks or Uber/99 pickup zone.
What is the official taxi rank at Guarulhos International Airport?
The official São Paulo airport taxi options are: Uber / 99 / Cabify (BRL 100-180 (~$20-35), 45-90 min (traffic)); Guarucoop official taxi (BRL 130-200 (~$25-40), 45-90 min).
Is Uber safer than a taxi at Guarulhos International Airport?
App-based ride-share (Uber, Grab, Careem, Bolt or similar depending on region) is generally the safest option for tourists at Guarulhos 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 Guarulhos 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 São Paulo.