Quito Airport Transfer to Hotel: Private Car & Spanish Driver

Your Driver Meets You at Arrivals in Quito

You're met at Quito airport arrivals with a nameplate, driven in a private car by a Spanish-speaking driver, and dropped at your hotel with a bottle of water included. The journey takes 45 minutes to an hour depending on your hotel location, and the price is set before you book: no negotiation, no hidden charges, no shared stops along the way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Arrival and transfer to hotel

• Arrive at Quito airport
• Meet driver with name sign
• Take private transfer to hotel

The experience

The moment you clear customs at Tababela airport, your driver is already there holding a sign with your name. No hunting for a taxi rank, no negotiating a fare at the curb. Just a private car waiting and a Spanish-speaking driver ready to take you to your hotel. Most hotels in Quito sit about 45 minutes to an hour from the airport, whether you're heading to the old town or the northern neighborhoods. Some are closer, maybe 20 minutes if you've booked near the airport itself, but either way the drive is straightforward and the price doesn't change based on where you're staying.

You get a bottle of water for the ride, which sounds small until you've just landed and your throat is dry and you're trying to figure out the local currency and whether your phone will work. The car is private. Just you and your group, no shared van, no stops at other hotels first. Your driver speaks Spanish, so if you need directions clarified or want to ask about neighborhoods as you pass through, that works. The service is wheelchair accessible, and if you're traveling with infants or small children, specialized seats are available if you mention it when you book.

The whole thing is built around one idea: you land, you get in the car, you arrive at your hotel without the friction of figuring out transport on your first day in a new city. The price is fixed before you travel, so there's no surprise at the end of the ride.

What’s included

• One-way private transfer from Quito airport to your hotel.
• private transportation in a dedicated vehicle for your group.
• Spanish-speaking driver.
• bottled water during the journey.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Ecuador Local Guide

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your Quito hotel without arranging transport or haggling over the fare. The driver meets you by name and the price is locked in before you land.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

How do I know which driver is mine at the airport?

Your driver will be holding a sign with your name or group name at arrivals. Look for them after you clear customs.

What if my hotel is close to the airport?

Some hotels near Tababela airport are only 10 to 20 minutes away. The transfer price stays the same regardless of distance.

Can I book a transfer back to the airport when I leave?

Yes, the service works both ways: airport to hotel or hotel to airport. Book the same way for your departure.

Is the driver Spanish-speaking only?

The driver speaks Spanish. If you need communication in another language, contact the provider when booking to confirm availability.

What if I'm traveling with a baby?

Specialized infant seats are available. Infants can also sit on an adult's lap. Let the provider know when you book if you need a car seat.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are welcome in the vehicle.

Is the vehicle wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the service is wheelchair accessible. Mention any mobility needs when you book.