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GRU airport route

Taxi from GRU to Centro

The taxi ride from São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Centro covers roughly 25.9 km of driving in 62 minutes under light traffic (OpenStreetMap-style routing estimate). There is no fixed flat fare published for this corridor - the meter applies using Prefeitura de São Paulo — Departamento de Transportes Públicos (DTP)'s published distance and time rates. Always confirm with your driver before departure - peak congestion, tolls and luggage can shift the final amount.

Road distance
26 km
Free-flow time
1h 2m
Typical taxi (band)
R$83.27 – R$122
Median estimate
R$92.92
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GRU → Centro

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FAQ

GRU taxi questions

How much is a taxi from GRU to Centro?
Our live calculator applies São Paulo's meter tariff from terminal coordinates to downtown - typically R$83.27-R$122 depending on traffic.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi from GRU?
Outside surge, rideshare apps are often slightly cheaper than the meter; during surge they can exceed São Paulo’s regulated taxi rates. Flat airport taxi fares (where published) are frequently competitive with surge-priced apps.
Where do I catch a taxi at GRU?
Licensed taxis queue at the official taxi rank - follow airport signage from baggage reclaim. Avoid solicitors in the arrivals hall; legitimate drivers use the meter or the published flat fare only.
Do São Paulo taxis take credit cards from the airport?
Yes - licensed taxis must accept cards in São Paulo. If a terminal claims it is broken, ask for a receipt and note the medallion number for Prefeitura de São Paulo — Departamento de Transportes Públicos (DTP).
How accurate is this calculator?
Distance and duration come from real OSRM routing when you press Calculate. Tariff math uses Prefeitura de São Paulo — Departamento de Transportes Públicos (DTP)’s published sheet last verified 2026-03-30.

Sources & verification

Primary source

Prefeitura de São Paulo — Departamento de Transportes Públicos (DTP)

Last verified
March 30, 2026
Verification cadence
Every 180 days
Routing data
OpenStreetMap via OSRM

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