Airport to Quito transfer: Private car with local guide

Ride from the airport into Quito with someone who knows the city

A private transfer from Mariscal airport to your Quito hotel in a modern air-conditioned car, with a professional driver who speaks English or Spanish and shares information about the city during the approximately 45-minute journey. The driver monitors your flight and waits with a nameplate at arrivals. If you need to extend the route to another Ecuadorian city like Mindo, Otavalo or Baños, you can arrange that before booking.

The experience

You land at Mariscal, and instead of hunting for a taxi or waiting for a shuttle, a driver holding a sign with your name meets you at the arrivals door. The car is modern and air-conditioned. During the 45-minute drive to your hotel, the driver shares information about Quito and the small towns you pass through: depending on the time of day, you might catch views of the mountains framing the city. If traffic is light or you're arriving early, there's time to point out landmarks along the way.

The driver monitors your flight before you land, so they know when to expect you and can adjust if there's a delay. You don't have to worry about timing or finding the pickup point. That's handled. Luggage space depends on what you're bringing, so let the operator know the size of your bags when you book. They'll have the right vehicle waiting. If you're traveling with an infant, specialized seats are available on request.

If your plans extend beyond Quito, the same service can take you to Mindo, Otavalo, Baños de Agua Santa, Papallacta or other cities in Ecuador. The price adjusts for the longer route, and you arrange those details before booking. For the return trip to the airport, the driver times the pickup so you arrive with enough time before your flight.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional driver.
• pickup at Mariscal airport with nameplate service.
• flight monitoring.
• approximately 45-minute transfer to your Quito hotel.
• local information shared during the ride.
• flexible timing if your flight is delayed.
• specialized infant seats available on request.

Options for this experience

5 options

Transfer out of QuitoGuide in English or Spanish · 48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30Private transportation from Mariscal airport in Quito, lasting 3 hours from Mariscal Sucre airport to Quito. VAN: room for 14 people plus luggage. SUV: room for 3 people and luggage. Pickup is included.

Airport transfer to QuitoGuide in English or Spanish · 48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30Transfer service lasting 3 hours from Quito airport to Quito. Vehicles: Sedan, VAN, SUV; for larger groups, a bus. We can customize a car for the service depending on your group. This service transports people from Quito airport to a hotel in Quito city; we can also pick up people from specific places to take them to other provinces. Pickup is included.

Transport from Quito to OtavaloGuide in English or Spanish · 13 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00Transfer from Quito to Otavalo lasting 2 hours. This private service takes you from Quito onward to Otavalo in an SUV, VAN or large VAN. We have vehicles for groups from 1 person up to 12 people. Pickup is included.

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Transport from Quito to BañosGuide in English or Spanish · 24 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00Transfer service picking you up in Quito and taking you to Baños de Agua Santa, a trip of about 3 hours from Quito lasting 3 hours. Vehicles: Sedan, SUV, VAN, Bus, arranged according to the size of your party. Pickup is included.

Transport from Quito to MindoGuide in English or Spanish · 24 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00Pickup in Quito for the trip to the town of Mindo and its birds garden, lasting 2 hours from Quito onward to Mindo. Shuttles: SUV, MiniVAN, VANs or Buses, prepared according to the number of passengers. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tours Around Quito and Ecuador

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a driver who shares local knowledge during your transfer. You'll learn about Quito on the way to your hotel, or to Otavalo, Baños, Papallacta, or Mindo if you're heading elsewhere in Ecuador.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How do I know the driver will find me at the airport?

The driver monitors your flight using the airport website and waits at the arrivals door with a sign displaying your name, so you'll spot them as you exit customs.

What if my flight is delayed?

The driver tracks your flight status and will wait for you, so a delay doesn't change the pickup. Just let the operator know your flight number when you book.

Can I extend the transfer to another city instead of going straight to Quito?

Yes. Transfers are available to Mindo, Otavalo, Baños de Agua Santa, Papallacta and other Ecuadorian cities. Contact the operator before booking to arrange the route and confirm the price for the longer journey.

Is there space for luggage?

The vehicle is modern and air-conditioned with luggage space. Tell the operator the size and amount of your bags when you book so they have the right car ready for you.