Originally Posted by
Koby
Avoid the decision (and the 1 hour waiting time if you’re unlucky) and go for option #1 offered by oiRRio (the Radio Cab). I remember planning on taking a bus when I first came to Rio and was talked out of it by a fellow traveler. (He told me about the Radio Cab system.) I’ve been taking them ever since on arrival in GIG. It’s easy and safe (you pay upfront in the airport) and cheap by “World” standards.
Definitely the Radio cab is the safest, most convenient option.
However cost may be a factor for some particularly with the stronger Real against the US$. The R$60 or so saved is almost enough for a night out in Rio.
I think the shuttle suggested might work out well for the OP as it appears to go to his hotel
before the ones in Copa. The potential hour's delay is a drawback and one reason I wouldn't reserve the bus in advance (no need to IMO). The OP should either kill some time in Duty Free on arrival or take the Real bus/taxi if they emerge just after the hour.