Book private transfers and chauffeur service in São Paulo, Brazil, with convenient pickup from São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), Congonhas Airport (CGH), hotels, offices and other locations across the metropolitan area. Pre-booked airport transfers provide comfortable door-to-door travel to central São Paulo, Avenida Paulista, Jardins, Vila Olímpia and surrounding districts with professional English-speaking drivers.
WelcomeTaxi also arranges point-to-point journeys, hourly chauffeur service and long-distance transfers from São Paulo to Campinas, Santos and other destinations across the state. Whether you are travelling for business, events, sightseeing or an onward regional journey, your vehicle and pickup can be arranged in advance.
How It Works
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Choose the route and a vehicle |
| Select service type you need, choose the route (or hourly hire duration), indicate number of passengers and luggage, as well as other necessary details if needed. See the price for different vehicle classes, choose one suitable for you and press Next. |
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Choose the payment method |
| Complete the booking form, choose the payment method, press Make Booking button, make online prepayment (if needed) and get email confirmation. When a driver will be assigned to your job, his phone number will be emailed to you. |
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The driver meets you with a name tag |
| Your driver will meet you on-site with a name tag at the right time. He will walk you to the car and safely drive you to your destination. At the end of your ride, if needed, you will pay in cash or by card-to-card transfer to your driver. |
Our Benefits
English-speaking drivers
Always available — friendly, professional, and communicative.
Fixed prices — no surprises
Know your fare in advance, with no hidden fees.
Meet & greet included
Your driver will wait at arrivals with a name tag.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I book a ride?
We recommend booking your transfer or hourly hire service at least 72 hours in advance. If you don’t have that much time, you can request an urgent transfer — we’ll let you know as soon as possible whether we can confirm it.
What pick-up time should I specify for the transfer?
If your transfer starts from an airport or railway station, please specify your flight or train arrival time as the start of your transfer. This helps the driver organize the meeting more accurately.
If your transfer starts from a hotel to an airport, please indicate the time you wish to be picked up at reception. You’ll need to calculate it yourself, allowing extra time for check-in. We recommend adding about 3 hours before your flight’s departure. For example, if your flight leaves at 14:00 and the trip takes 1 hour, your pick-up time should be 10:00.
How do I know if my order has been accepted?
After submitting your booking, you’ll receive an email with all trip details and your order status as “Waiting”. Once we receive and confirm your payment, the status will change to “Accepted”, and you’ll receive another email confirmation.
If you don’t receive the confirmation email, please contact our support team at office@welcome.taxi.
How do I change my booking?
To make changes to your booking, please contact our support team at office@welcome.taxi.
Important note: Requests for changes made less than 72 hours before your trip may be declined.
How can I cancel my booking?
You can cancel your booking in two ways:
- Via the booking page on our website — use the cancellation number provided in your booking voucher, at least 72 hours before the trip.
- By contacting our support team if it’s less than 72 hours before your ride.
Important note: In case of urgent cancellation, we may not be able to refund your deposit. The free cancellation period is stated in your confirmation email.
What should I do if my flight is delayed?
If your flight is delayed by less than 30 minutes, the driver will adjust their arrival time automatically.
If the delay is longer, please inform the driver directly (their phone number is in your confirmation voucher) or contact WelcomeTaxi Customer Support at office@welcome.taxi. Please include your order number and the new arrival time.
Important note: The driver may charge an additional fee for extended waiting time.
How will I find my driver?
For airport transfers, if you’ve added the meet-and-greet option to your order, the driver will meet you in the arrivals area — right after passport control and baggage claim. You’ll see a name sign with your first and last names (or custom text, if specified in your booking).
Important note: We strongly recommend adding the meet-and-greet option to your airport transfer booking.
For hotel pickups, the driver will wait for you in the hotel lobby. Detailed meeting instructions and your driver’s contact number are provided in your booking confirmation voucher.
How can I be sure that my driver will pick me up?
WelcomeTaxi guarantees that your driver will do their best to meet you on time.
Both you and the driver will have each other’s phone or WhatsApp number. Please keep your mobile phone switched on at the time of pickup. If you can’t reach the driver, contact our support team immediately.
I can’t find my driver. What should I do?
If you can’t find your driver, please double-check the name signs again — the driver may have missed you in the crowd.
Try calling or messaging the driver via WhatsApp. If there’s no response within the meeting time, contact our support team.
If necessary, go to the airport’s Information Desk to arrange a local taxi to your destination.
Important note: If the driver fails to meet you, we will refund your payment.
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Airport Transfers and Chauffeur Service in São Paulo
São Paulo is Brazil's largest city and one of Latin America's most important business, financial, cultural and transport centres. Its vast metropolitan area includes major commercial districts, museums, restaurants, exhibition venues, universities and residential neighbourhoods spread across a large urban region.
WelcomeTaxi provides pre-booked private transfers and chauffeur service in São Paulo for individual travellers, families, business visitors and groups. Transportation can be arranged between airports, hotels, private addresses, offices, exhibition venues and destinations outside the city. Booking in advance is particularly useful when arriving on a flight, carrying substantial luggage or following a demanding business schedule.
São Paulo Airport Transfers
São Paulo is served primarily by São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Congonhas Airport (CGH). Viracopos International Airport (VCP), located in Campinas, is another relevant regional airport and can be used by travellers whose flight schedule or onward itinerary makes it convenient.
GRU is the city's principal international gateway and lies in Guarulhos, approximately 25 kilometres from central São Paulo. Congonhas is located within the city itself and primarily handles domestic flights. Viracopos serves Campinas and the wider state of São Paulo and is substantially farther from the capital.
Private airport transfers provide direct transportation from the airport to hotels, offices and private addresses without the need to change between several transport services.
Guarulhos Airport Transfers
São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), officially São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, is the main international airport serving São Paulo and one of South America's most important aviation hubs.
A private transfer from GRU provides direct transportation to destinations throughout São Paulo, including Avenida Paulista, Jardins, Itaim Bibi, Vila Olímpia, Pinheiros, Morumbi and other districts. Transfers can also continue directly to destinations elsewhere in the metropolitan area or beyond the city.
Traffic conditions can significantly affect journey times, so sufficient time should be allowed for airport departures and fixed appointments. Pre-booking provides additional certainty over the pickup, destination and required vehicle.
Congonhas Airport Transfers
Congonhas Airport (CGH) is located inside the city of São Paulo and is particularly convenient for domestic business and leisure travel. Its location makes it considerably closer to many central districts than Guarulhos Airport.
Private transfers can connect Congonhas directly with hotels, offices, conference venues and private addresses throughout the city. This can be especially useful for business travellers who need to continue immediately to a meeting or hotel after landing.
Because São Paulo traffic can vary considerably throughout the day, even relatively short airport journeys should be planned with a reasonable time margin.
Viracopos Airport and São Paulo
Viracopos International Airport (VCP) is located in Campinas rather than São Paulo city. It is an important airport for the state and serves both domestic and international flights, but travellers should be aware that the road journey to São Paulo is considerably longer than from GRU or CGH.
A private transfer can be arranged between Viracopos and São Paulo when this airport is the most suitable option for the traveller's itinerary. Door-to-door transportation can be particularly convenient when carrying luggage or travelling as a family or group.
Travellers should always check the airport code carefully before booking because GRU, CGH and VCP require very different transfer routes.
Getting Around São Paulo
São Paulo has an extensive public transport network including metro, suburban rail and buses. The system is practical for many everyday journeys and connects central districts with large parts of the metropolitan area.
Private transportation becomes more useful when travellers have several appointments, substantial luggage or destinations spread across different parts of the city. Distances can be significant, and road traffic can substantially affect journey times.
A pre-booked vehicle can also simplify travel between hotels, offices, restaurants and event venues without arranging a separate ride after every stop.
Chauffeur Service in São Paulo
Hourly chauffeur service is particularly useful in a city as large as São Paulo. The driver and vehicle can remain available according to the booked schedule for meetings, shopping, restaurants, events or sightseeing.
Business travellers can use chauffeur service for transportation between airports, hotels, offices and conference venues across the metropolitan area. Leisure visitors may also prefer a private vehicle when visiting several districts during the same day.
For families, delegations and groups, vans and larger vehicles can provide coordinated transportation while keeping passengers together throughout the itinerary.
Business Transportation in São Paulo
São Paulo is Brazil's principal corporate and financial centre, with major business districts including Avenida Paulista, Faria Lima, Itaim Bibi, Vila Olímpia and Berrini. International companies, banks, exhibition centres and conference venues are distributed across the metropolitan area.
A pre-booked chauffeur can help coordinate airport pickup, hotel transportation and several meetings within the same day. Instead of arranging individual rides throughout the schedule, the vehicle can remain available for the booked period.
Group transportation can also be arranged for conferences, trade fairs, corporate events and visiting delegations.
Transfers to Campinas
Campinas is one of the most important cities in the state of São Paulo and a major business, technology and university centre. It is also home to Viracopos International Airport.
Private transfers can connect São Paulo with hotels, businesses and private addresses in Campinas. A direct vehicle can be especially useful for travellers whose itinerary includes both cities or for passengers arriving at one airport and departing from another.
Transfers to Santos and the Coast
Santos is one of the principal coastal destinations from São Paulo and home to one of Latin America's most important ports. Travellers may visit the city for business, cruises, beaches or onward travel along the coast.
Private transfers can connect São Paulo airports, hotels and private addresses directly with Santos and other coastal destinations according to operational availability. Door-to-door transportation is particularly convenient for passengers carrying cruise luggage or travelling as a group.
Regional and Long-Distance Transfers from São Paulo
São Paulo is a major starting point for road journeys throughout the state and southeastern Brazil. WelcomeTaxi can arrange long-distance transfers to regional destinations according to route and operational availability.
Passengers can be collected from GRU, CGH, VCP, a hotel or private address and taken directly to the final destination in the same vehicle. This can be particularly convenient for families, business travellers and groups who prefer not to combine buses, trains and local taxis.
For itineraries involving several stops, hourly or multi-stop chauffeur service may provide greater flexibility than a standard one-way transfer.
Why Pre-Book Instead of Taking a Regular Taxi?
Taxis and app-based ride services are widely available throughout São Paulo and work well for many short urban journeys. A pre-booked private transfer is more suitable when transportation needs to be confirmed before arrival, a specific vehicle size is required or the journey extends beyond the city.
Airport passengers can arrange their pickup and destination before travelling, while groups can reserve sufficient passenger and luggage capacity. For regional journeys, the complete route can be organised in advance rather than arranged after entering a local taxi.
International visitors may also prefer transportation with an English-speaking driver, particularly for airport arrivals, business travel and longer journeys.
Useful Travel Information for São Paulo
Travellers should always check the airport code before arranging transportation. GRU is located in Guarulhos and is the principal international airport, CGH is within São Paulo city, and VCP is in Campinas.
GRU Airport states that it is approximately 25 kilometres from downtown São Paulo. Actual journey times can vary considerably because of metropolitan traffic, so planning around the shortest possible driving time is not advisable.
Public transport is extensive, but private transfers are particularly useful for airport journeys, luggage-heavy travel, business schedules and regional transportation.
When booking private transportation, provide accurate flight information, passenger numbers, luggage requirements and the exact destination address so that an appropriate vehicle can be arranged.
Book a Private Transfer in São Paulo
WelcomeTaxi offers pre-booked transportation for São Paulo airport arrivals, city transfers, business travel, chauffeur hire and long-distance journeys. Whether you need a transfer from Guarulhos or Congonhas Airport, a vehicle for several hours in São Paulo or direct transportation to Campinas, Santos or another regional destination, your journey can be arranged in advance with a suitable vehicle and professional driver.