Bogota Airport to City
El Dorado Airport (BOG) to your hotel. Four options compared — from $0.80 to $36.
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Use Uber or InDrive. Request pickup from the departures level(one floor up). It's the cheapest, safest, and most convenient option. Budget $5-11 depending on your destination and traffic.
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Uber / InDrive / DiDi
RecommendedConnect to airport WiFi, request ride from the departures level (one floor up from arrivals). Walk upstairs or take the elevator. This avoids confrontation with taxi drivers at arrivals.
Pros
- Cheapest option
- Tracked ride with driver ID
- No cash needed
- Price fixed before ride
Cons
- Pick up from departures level (not arrivals)
- Surge pricing during rush hour
- Technically grey-area legal status
InDrive is usually cheapest — you set your price and drivers accept or counter. DiDi often has new-user promos.
Official Airport Taxi
Go to the official taxi counter in the arrivals hall (look for 'TAXI' signs). They'll give you a receipt with an estimated fare. The taxi will be waiting outside. Only use this official counter — ignore anyone approaching you in the terminal.
Pros
- Official, regulated, safe
- Counter inside terminal
- No app needed
- Handles luggage
Cons
- More expensive than ride apps
- Meter can be confusing
- Some overcharging reported
Confirm the estimated fare at the counter before getting in. Keep the receipt. Pay in pesos — USD exchange at the counter is terrible.
TransMilenio Bus
Exit the terminal and follow signs to the TransMilenio feeder bus stop. Take the feeder to Portal El Dorado, then connect to the main TransMilenio trunk line. You'll need a TuLlave card (buy at the station, ~5k COP with credit).
Pros
- Incredibly cheap
- Runs frequently
- Good for light travelers
Cons
- Slow with connections
- Difficult with heavy luggage
- Crowded at rush hour
- Not intuitive for first-time visitors
Only recommended if you're on a strict budget AND traveling light. For most people, the $5 Uber is worth the convenience.
Private Transfer
Book through your hotel (most mid-range and above offer this) or via platforms like GetTransfer. The driver meets you in arrivals with a sign. Worth it if arriving late at night or with heavy luggage.
Pros
- Driver waiting with your name
- No hassle, no apps
- Good for late arrivals
- Can arrange in advance
Cons
- Most expensive option
- Must book ahead
- Less flexible than ride apps
Many hotels include airport pickup in the room rate if you book direct. Always ask.
- Buy a SIM card at the airport. Claro and Movistar have kiosks in arrivals (10-20k COP for 10GB). You'll need data for ride apps and maps.
- Withdraw cash from the ATMs inside the terminal — you'll need pesos for small purchases. Bancolombia ATMs have the best rates.
- Don't exchange money at the airport counters — the rates are terrible. Use ATMs instead.
- El Dorado has free WiFi — connect to request your ride app before leaving the terminal.
- The airport is at 2,547m elevation. You may feel slightly short of breath. Take it easy.
- If arriving late at night (after 11pm), use a ride app or pre-booked transfer. Don't walk around the airport area.