Originally Posted by
Rushfan1
I’ve got a pair of relatives flying to GIG from Europe in late April and will be arriving early evening. Despite their IBIS hotel being really close to Santos Dumont airport, I would like them to take the quickest and most direct route to their hotel.
I know after you clear customs there are the screaming ladies in the taxi booths offering tickets for their cab service. Is it best to bypass them and then buy the taxi ticket outside of the secure area? If not, is there a recommended choice of which of the booths to hit?
Incidentally what is the going fare for a taxi from GIG to close to SDU?
Despite the steep cost, I would recommend a taxi from the screaming ladies (and yes, they still scream or at least repeat taxi over and over)... A regular cab is cheaper, but chances are the driver will not speak a word of English, and they are dodgy taxis there, even giving locals a hard time, nevermind first-timers.
I would seriously advise against any option involving walking from SDU to the Ibis, especially if after dark. They would need to go under a 6-lane carriageway underpass, under stifling heat/ watchfull eyes of anyone who thinks there may be a jackpot. In fact, not wanting to sound overly negative, the area around the Ibis is mostly deserted and unsafe at night: would advise always taking cabs.