Rio de Janeiro Transportation

 27 Reviews  If you got the time and tight budjet your best bet from GIG to Copacabana and Ipanema is Real bus 2018. Very simple from the airport. Has a designated stop and booth. From the beach area going back to... 

 19 Reviews  well a simple way to get around rio is by bus,be warned they dont wait ok prices ,, cheep way to travel .about 2.50 real or 3 reals . i would say when entering the bus try and find a seat ,you dont... 

 24 Reviews  It's safe and convenient to take metro in Rio during the day. Passenger can transit any of 2 lines for R$2.6 and several stations are close to downtown attractions and Copacabana beach. If one wish... 

 27 Reviews  This is an older airport but has the basics covered .The money exchange is just after the baggage area. We noticed they exchanged Canadian dollars at a good rate even though our Lonely Planet book... 

 nech56 Says:  We have just returned from Rio. Unless you travel during rush hour when a prepaid taxi or bus is best...a regular taxi is half the price of a prepaid one. We... 

 fabinh01 Says:  Service of driver with car coasts only -- R$120,00* -- a day **plus gas**. If you would like to spend your time in Rio de Janeiro, without any stress with... 

 rkearns Says:  i don't know what "cheap" is to you but be warned.... it's a LONG bus ride. i went from buenos aires to florianopolis, about 13 hrs (by car) from rio and it... 

 solangeturner Says:  If you're able to drive in Europe, you'll be right at home here! To and From The Airport to Hotel and Destination, you will be safe and more comfortable on a... 

 kaloz Says:  Travel to and from Brasil is not easy. Customs officials can be a hassle. We were many hours late disembarking because the boat could not satisfy the... 

 fabiomirand_7 Says:  This is the most appropriate way to know all beauties of Rio de Janeiro.It works like this:You pay a day transport, independent fo the number of places You'll... 

 NedHopkins Says:  The bonde (bone-jay) is a 19th century tramline that runs from centro (downtown near the Petrobras building) to Sta Teresa and Corcovado. After crossing the... 

 wrldtravler Says:  Buses are an easy, convenient, picturesque and economical way of travelling around Brasil. Most locals tend to use the buses for covering both long and short... 

 marcbrazil Says:  I know that very seldon you will use, but if you really want to explore the city, better you to know that Rio as a very useful and fast train system which... 

 marcbrazil Says:  Rio had to increase its airport..the city each year becomes the gateway of the country. The State is investing in tourism and the city will have big events for... 

 marcbrazil Says:  Actually I am not still a traveller scholar but I used the subway in Rio alot and I had the chance to know the subway system in São Paulo pretty well, I can say... 

 Lady_Disdain Says:  If you are in Zona Sul (the southern part of Rio, that is, Ipanema, Leblon and all along the beaches) be aware of rush hour!Since there is very little mass... 

 RafaelTheSecond Says:  THESE RED AND BLUE CABS ARE THE MOST EXPENSIVE OPTION OF TRANSPORT IN THE AIRPORT!!! I know they are official companies and people are there to guarantee their... 

 Lady_Disdain Says:  A lot of people have asked how to rent scooters in Rio.One word of advice: don't.The traffic is hectic and anything smaller than a car is fair game. There are a... 

 RafaelTheSecond Says:  We also have a "private service" called VAN, they are actually mini buses which also serves the population, they had a hard time trying to legalize an... 

 RudoElCojonudo Says:  The 'bonde' is how the people from Rio call the tram. There is only one line working, it goes from city center to Santa Teresa neightbourhood.It is really old,... 

 RafaelTheSecond Says:  The traditional people from both cities, Rio and Niteroi name the Barcas as BARCA DA CANTAREIRA...it is a very useful way to get rid of the so crazy traffic... 

 RafaelTheSecond Says:  This is one of the oldest buildings in Rio de Janeiro, it is very common to find old constructions from the last century and also 17-19th century, this one... 

 VolsUT Says:  A FREE bus to the airport it is new with AC and all along Copacabana beach!! It does take about one hour but if you have the time it is worh salvaging the $40...