Airport transfers in South America

From Buenos Aires and Santiago to Lima, Bogotá, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, the airports of South America share a few traits that make a pre-booked transfer the sensible choice: long distances to the city, heavy traffic at most hours, taxi systems that differ from one country to the next, and arrivals halls where unofficial drivers approach passengers before the official ranks. Knowing that a licensed driver is already waiting with your name, at a price fixed in advance, changes the first hour of the trip.

Pickup Transfers works with vetted local partners in each country. The driver follows your flight, waits 45 minutes free of charge from landing, helps with the luggage and drives to your hotel, apartment or office. Prices are fixed at booking and include tolls; free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before pick-up. Payment is settled online, so there is nothing to negotiate in the car and no need to carry local currency for the ride.

Practical notes for the continent

Many capitals have two airports, one international and one mostly domestic, and connections between them are a frequent transfer. Spanish or Portuguese addresses are best written exactly as the hotel gives them; add the neighbourhood in the notes. For Patagonia, the Andes and the coast, transfers from regional airports to lodges and resorts are long drives where a private car with a known driver is the standard, not the exception. Child seats are available on request at booking.

Choose a country below to see its airports, or go straight to the airport page for vehicle classes and fixed prices.