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You can take a taxi from the city center to come to Guararapes International Airport, which is located 11 kilometers outside the city center of Recife. If you want to travel with a faster and more economical vehicle without getting jammed in traffic, you can take the subway. In the city, the offices of almost all the international car rental companies can be found. Hence, car rental is an alternative of transportation that can be preferred comfortably to go to the airport in Recife. You also have the option of calling a vehicle over the systems such as Uber and OCAB as an alternative to these classic options of transportation in the city.

Taxi

Wherever you are in Recife, you can find a taxi within a few minutes almost at any time during the day. The duration of your journey to the airport from the city center with a taxi will not go beyond 15-20 minutes in general. Thus, the amount you need to pay for going to the airport by taxi is not that high in the city. However, you can firstly consider the alternative public transportation vehicles like the subway and complete your journey without crossing your budget if you need to come to the airport from another place near Recife. Taxis generally demand the amount written on the taximeter and do not work with a fixed price. But you can try to travel with a fixed price by talking to the taxi driver in Recife if you are going to go to the airport from a distant place. 

Transfer Vehicle

The innovative transfer system called OCAB is extensively used in the city. Generally, you can travel with low prices with the OCAB, which has comfortable and luxurious vehicles. If you are going to travel especially with a small group, these vehicles can be the most convenient option for you. The price of the transportation may increase when farther distances are included. You can call the OCAB vehicles, which take you from your house and drop at the entrances of the airport, over the internet and the mobile application.

Uber

You can come to the airport comfortably with your heavy luggage by taking the Uber vehicles in Recife, which is one of the cities where the Uber system is used extensively. The Uber system works over the internet and the mobile applications like the OCAB. You can reach the entrance of the airport within approximately 20 minutes by calling a vehicle to where you are. The average price of going to the airport from the center with the Uber vehicles is around 21-30 Brazilian Reals. You should not forget that this price may change as you go farther from the center of the city.

Airport Information 

At Guararapes International Airport, which bring the different aspects of Recife, Brazil and the world together, large and comfortable waiting lounges, offices for those who want to rent a car, restaurants and cafes awaiting the passengers who would like to eat or drink something while waiting at the airport are available. Bob’s, Bonaparte, Café São Braz, Pastello, Cafeteria Palheta, Romar Cafeteria, Sweets Café, Subway and Vivenda do Camarão are some of the cafes and restaurants in the airport terminal. If you would like to buy duty-free products, souvenirs or sweet snacks, you can have a look at the alternatives like Blue Spirit, Cachaça Brazil, Duty Free Dufry, Gatos de Rua, Macaco Prego, Havaianas, Mundo Brasil, Renaissance, Romar Artesanato, Tabacaria Havana, Sweet Way, Salão Aeroporto and Vermelho Pimentão. In addition to these services at the airport, you can also find a branch of the bank Banco do Brazil, ATMs, a lost and found office and a post office here. 

There are quite a few transport options you can take just past luggage claim such as taxis, car rentals, airport shuttles and limousines. If you are planning to rent a car when you are at the airport, you can pick up your car from a number of international car rental agencies and make your way to the city center. If you want to take a taxi then you can pick one of the taxis that are waiting outside the terminal 24/7. If you prefer to rent one of the limousines for some comfort and privilege then you can do so at the airport every day of the week at almost every hour. Although taxis, limousines, and rental vehicles stand out in terms of comfort, the prices of these vehicles can be quite high for passengers traveling on a budget or in large groups. Shuttle services are another fast alternative that are also more affordable.

Car Rental

For passengers who wish to travel to the center by renting a car from Jacksonville International Airport, the airport has internationally recognized car such as Alamo, Enterprise, AVIS, National, Thrifty, Hertz, Budget and Dollar. You can call (904) 240-3288 prior to your flight and get more information from Alamo and National, if you want to use Avis Rent A Car you can call (904) 741-2327, (904) 741-9910 for Budget, (800) 800-4000 for Dollar, and (904) 741-6390 for Enterprise. Once you have your car, exit the airport and follow the signs. Thi should take you to the city center in not too much time.

Taxi

Taxis are waiting for passengers who prefer not to rent a car all day long at the airport; you only need to tell the driver where you want to go. If you want to use Gator City Taxi, you can contact them on (904) 999-9999 before you arrive. Taxis are one of the best choices for you to transport heavy luggage items. You can tip a few dollars over the fare of the meter, or a percentage of it, since it’s customary to tip taxi drivers in the USA.

Shuttle Services

Jacksonville International Airport has convenient, affordable and fast with shuttle services to the city center. Passengers traveling from the airport to the center, as well as travelers arriving with the organizations can use the services by calling 800-258-3826 or 1-800-410-4444 to make a reservation. Shuttle services usually do not have a specific time and route.

Airport Services

There are also special airport services, for passengers who might prefer it, on the ground floor of Jacksonville International Airport. You can travel to the city center for a fixed fare by making an arrangement with one of these services. They can bring you up to a certain point in the city center or can go to the front of your hotel in the center depending on which you choose. Prices for these services at Jacksonville International Airport are generally more affordable than luxury limousines or taxis so you can go easy on your budget with this option.

Hotel Services

You can get to the city center using hotel shuttles if you are staying at a hotel. Although this isn’t available from all hotels, some may provide this service for a pre-determined price or even for free. You can be at your hotel in minutes after a tiring journey using these services. Hotel services, like many other transport options, take passengers from the short-term waiting area at the exit of the airport terminal. If you wish to reach the city center by using hotel services then you should contact your hotel to get information. Remember to departure times if they are specific.

Limousine Rental

You can experience the pleasure of traveling with these comfortable vehicles from the airport by making arrangements with limousine rental companies located at the airport or by making an online reservation beforehand. Those who want to get to city center by renting a limousine from Jacksonville Airport have to pay a little more for it. However limousine prices are not particularly high at short distances, and if you are travelling heavy, this should not pose a difficulty.