Taxi & Transport Scams in Maceió

Taxi Overcharge from Airport

Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport in Maceió has a persistent problem with unlicensed taxi drivers operating outside the official rank who target arriving tourists unfamiliar with city geography. They claim the metered taxi rank is closed or full, and quote flat rates to Ponta Verde or Jatiúca hotels that exceed the fair metered price by 100–200%. The airport layout makes it easy for touts to intercept passengers before they reach the credentialled taxi queue.