Búzios to Rio Private Transfer: Modern Car, Trained Driver

Travel between Búzios and Rio on your schedule, in a private car

A private transfer covers the three-hour route from Búzios to Rio de Janeiro airports or any hotel in the city, with a professional driver in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver meets you at arrival with a nameplate, or picks you up from your accommodation at the time you choose. Travel insurance and a satellite tracker come standard on every booking.

The experience

The route runs roughly three hours depending on traffic and your exact pickup or drop-off point. You book in advance and decide when the car arrives: no waiting for a shared shuttle or negotiating with a taxi driver at the curb. When you land at Galeão or Santos Dumont, a receptionist holds a plaque with your name. If you're leaving from a hotel in Búzios, the driver collects you from your door. The car is modern, air-conditioned, and equipped with a satellite tracker so the company can monitor the route in real time.

Drivers are trained and uniformed, and the company operates year-round with its own headquarters and coordination team. Travel insurance for passengers is included. Child seats are available if you're traveling with infants or small children, and the service accommodates wheelchairs and service animals. You're not managing logistics or timing around other travelers. The car leaves when you're ready.

What’s included

• Qualified professional driver.
• air-conditioned modern vehicle.
• travel insurance for passengers.
• satellite tracker.
• pickup from your accommodation or airport arrival.
• one-way private transportation between Búzios and Rio de Janeiro.

Options for this experience

2 options

Standard carGuide in Portuguese · No fixed timePrivate ride in a standard car for up to 3 passengers with a moderate amount of luggage. You choose the departure time and place. Pickup is included.

Executive carGuide in Portuguese · No fixed timePrivate ride in an executive car for up to 3 passengers with a moderate amount of luggage. You choose the departure time and place. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guidePortuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Paraty Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the executive car if you want extra space and premium seating for a longer journey. The standard car handles the same route and timing at a lower price. Both options let you set your own pickup time, so book whichever fits your budget and comfort preference.

Top questions

How long does the transfer from Búzios to Rio de Janeiro take?

The transfer takes approximately three hours, depending on traffic and your exact pickup or drop-off location in the city.

What happens when I arrive at the airport?

A receptionist will meet you at your arrival gate holding a plaque with your name, then escort you to your private car for the drive to your hotel or accommodation.

Can I choose what time my driver picks me up?

Yes. You decide the pickup time and day when you book, and the driver arrives at your exact accommodation in Búzios or Rio de Janeiro.

What's included in the transfer price?

The price covers the professional driver, the modern air-conditioned vehicle, travel insurance for all passengers, and a satellite tracker on the car. Child seats are available on request.