Group transfers in Rio de Janeiro

Where we pick up and drop off

Day trips and transfers out of Rio

• Búzios, on the coast east of Rio: a transfer straight from Galeão is possible, without going into the city first.
• Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: a road transfer to the pier, then a boat to the island. Since June 1, 2026, Angra dos Reis charges visitors a tourism fee that also covers the islands, and every visitor registers on the city’s Viva Angra system. The amount depends on how long the group stays, so we check it for your dates.
• Paraty, further along the same coast, often combined with Ilha Grande in one trip.

Driving times depend on the route and on traffic, so the proposal gives them for your dates.

Vehicles

Seats and luggage space differ from one vehicle to another, so the proposal confirms the capacity of each vehicle. If the group carries bulky items such as golf bags, surfboards or instruments, tell us in the request.

Meet and greet

At the airport, the driver or a representative of our provider waits in the arrivals area with a sign showing the name of the group or your agency. At the cruise terminal, we agree the meeting point with you in advance. You receive the driver’s or the transport company’s contact details after you confirm the booking, and our team stays your contact during the transfer.

For groups arriving on several flights, we split the arrivals into separate transfers by flight time. Departures work the same way: we set pickup times at the hotel from each flight’s departure time.

Road closures on New Year’s Eve and during Carnival

The city closes roads for both events. The 2026/27 and 2027 plans have not been published yet; last time, the rules were as follows.

New Year’s Eve 2025/26 (city plan published on December 26, 2025):

• from 00:00 on December 31, charter buses, minibuses and vans could not enter or park in Copacabana and Leme;
• Avenida Atlântica was closed along its whole length from 07:00;
• from 19:00 only regular buses and taxis could enter Copacabana, and ride-hailing cars were kept out;
• from 21:00 every vehicle access to Copacabana was closed;
• access reopened from 05:00 on January 1, with part of Avenida Atlântica still closed.

Carnival 2026 (traffic plan published by CET-Rio on February 5, 2026): central lanes of Avenida Presidente Vargas and nearby streets around the Sambadrome were closed on parade days, parking was banned around the venue from 06:00 on February 13 to 10:00 on February 18, and there was no dedicated event parking.

For these nights we plan drop-off and pickup points outside the closed area, with a guide walking the group in and out, and we update the plan when the city publishes the new rules.

What to send us

• Flight numbers, dates and times for arrivals and departures, or the ship’s name and its times in port.
• Number of passengers on each flight.
• Luggage: number of pieces and any oversized items.
• Child seats: how many, and the children’s ages.
• Hotel names and addresses.
• Mobility needs, such as wheelchair users.
• Whether you want a guide on board.

Write to us with these details, and you get a proposal within 24 hours.