The 9 Best Private Transfers in Rio de Janeiro

1.Private Transfer GIG International Airport To or From Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 109 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer between Rio de Janeiro airport, cruise terminal, and your hotel. Your driver tracks your flight, waits with a name sign, and handles the ride for your group of up to four. Drivers such as Alex have earned praise for safe driving and useful Rio tips, though vehicle size and communication can vary.

“Traffic is hectic in Rio de Janeiro especially during rush hour! This driver managed to get me to the airport without incident for which I was grateful.”

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2.Exclusive Private Rio Tour: Guide & Private Car/Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) Top rated

Start at 7:30 am for a 6 to 7 hour private Rio tour with Bruno and a private driver. Visit Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selaron Steps, historic churches, Kobra’s Etnias mural, and Valongo Wharf. Admission to the two major paid sights, lunch, and drinks beyond bottled water cost extra.

“For us, travel is not a hobby... it’s an obsession. We have taken dozens of private tours throughout the world, but Bruno’s “Unforgettable Rio: Private Day Tour” clearly stands out as the very best experience to date. To start with: Many tour operators commonly offer knowledgeable, energetic guides; however, Bruno is unique in that he utilizes a personal driver providing door-to-door service at each site. Worded differently, there is literally no wasted down-time navigating limited street parking and/or crowded parking lots. Bruno mentioned that he is was born in Brazil, but lived in the USA for 20+ years; therefore, he is beyond fluent in both English and Portuguese. This ability...”

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3.Private Bilingual Transfer – City of Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer for up to three people between Rio airports, hotels, ports, and city locations. Your bilingual driver waits with your name, tracks flight changes, and may share local tips along the way. Drivers such as Vitor, Cezar, Thiago, and Antonio have earned praise for punctual service, clear communication, and comfortable cars.

“Cezar was great!! He was on-time, friendly, and got us there safe. I would totally use this service again!!!”

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4.Rio de Janeiro Airport Roundtrip Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 40 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $137

Book a private round-trip ride between GIG or SDU and your Rio hotel. Enter your flight and hotel details, then meet an English-speaking driver outside customs. Drivers such as Gus and Maria Fatima may offer useful Rio tips on the way. Return pickup is scheduled in advance, but confirm it carefully.

“We were met at the gate at the airport and transferred to our hotel (this was especially appreciated as we had just completed a 26 hour journey from Australia) and then taken from our hotel to the airport in time for us to catch our flight. Both transfers went smoothly without any problems, we were met as arranged before we left home. I would recommend this service.”

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5.Museum of Tomorrow Guided Tour, Admission & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $58Best value

Ride from Copacabana to Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow with a guide, then explore Mauá Square and Olympic Boulevard. Inside the Calatrava-designed museum, interactive exhibits connect science, technology, culture, and climate change. Guides including Jaqueline, Renato, Marcos, and Christian have earned praise for clear explanations and helpful service.

“Loved this museum! The tour guide was wonderful, taking us to see other things but the star here was the museum- would love to go back because there are so many things to experience - and we were in there for 2 hours!”

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6.Private Transfer Rio de Janeiro and Airports x Angra dos Reis (10 max)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews

Book a private transfer from Rio, Galeão, Santos Dumont, Novo Rio bus station, or your accommodation to Angra dos Reis. A driver collects your group at the chosen time and uses a newer vehicle with passenger insurance. The service is designed for up to 10 people and may help coordinate the onward connection to Ilha Grande.

“We booked a month in advance a round trip transfer Rio / ilha large, we had an appointment at the hotel for pick up, after 3 hours waiting, we had to take a taxi so as not to miss the last boat. On the way back, worse still, we were cancelled without explanation the return trip. LamentableAuto-translated”

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7.Pedra do Telégrafo Rio de Janeiro + Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 1 day · from $68

You’ll hike Pedra do Telégrafo with Dudu or another Portuguese, English, or Spanish-speaking guide, passing Atlantic Forest, wildlife, and two viewpoints before reaching broad views of Rio’s beaches. Hotel pickup, transport, a first aid kit, and photos are included, with an optional local photographer available at extra cost.

“Dudu is an incredibly knowledgeable guide. This was a truly enjoyable and refreshing hike with a rewarding view at the summit. Dudu made sure no one was left behind at any point during the hike and provided transport to and from my hotel. He also provided guidance on other beautiful hiking trails that one can access in Rio, which I found found to be super helpful! I would definitely recommend this activity!!”

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8.Samba Show Admission & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 24 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $117

Spend an evening at Rio de Janeiro’s traditional samba and Brazilian music show, with round-trip pickup from selected neighborhoods or the cruise port. The two-hour production includes samba, capoeira, bossa nova, forró, frevo, lambada, and more. Add a churrascaria dinner for grilled meats, salads, and side dishes before the performance.

“The show was good but the buffet was not. The meat was overcooked and drink was not included.”

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9.By Night Tour: Roxy Dinner Show & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $174

Spend about four hours at Rio’s Roxy nightclub in Copacabana, a former movie theater with Art Deco details. Your evening includes round-trip transport from selected South Zone hotels, a three-course dinner by chef Danilo Parah, Bossa Nova from the Roxy Band, and the Aquele Abraço show, featuring Samba, Forró, Funk, MPB, dance, poetry, lights, and video art.

“Abbiamo aspettato 40 minuti il transfer, poi abbiamo preso un taxi perché era tardi , abbiamo anche pensato che non fosse il posto giusto di raccolta. La mail non funzionava per via di mancanza di rete e quindi non c’era possibilità di contattare l’organizzazione . Non è accettabile aspettare così tanto un mezzo che hai pagato senza avere notizie di alcun tipo. Non ripeteremo l’esperienza”

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