Taxi & Transport Scams in Salvador, Brazil
Overcharging, meter tampering, fake taxis, and transport cons targeting tourists. Below are the taxi & transport scams reported in Salvador — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Valparaíso, Mendoza, and Buenos Aires.
Last updated: April 4, 2026
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Taxi & Transport Scams
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Total in Salvador
How it works
Taxis at Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport frequently overcharge tourists, particularly those arriving at night. Some drivers take unnecessarily long routes to the Pelourinho or Barra areas, inflating metered fares. Others offer fixed prices well above what the route warrants — a legitimate metered fare to Pelourinho should cost R$50–R$90 depending on traffic, but some tourists report being charged R$150–R$200.
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13 total warnings across all categories