An affordable taxi alternative in São Paulo
Book a ride in São Paulo and save money
Looking for a taxi in São Paulo? Try inDrive instead
Many people compare local taxi options when planning a trip across São Paulo. With inDrive, you can enter your route, offer your fare, choose a driver, and pay in cash, via PIX, or by card machine.
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Like a taxi in São Paulo, but with Fair Prices
With inDrive, you don’t just see the price — you offer your own. Drivers can accept your fare or suggest theirs, so you can compare options, ratings, and reviews before choosing who to ride with.
inDrive offers a variety of transport services
Ride
Comfort
How to book a ride in São Paulo
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Install inDrive on your mobile device
Download the inDrive app from the App Store or Google Play, then sign up with your phone number to start booking rides.
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Offer your fare to drivers
Set your pickup point and destination. Then enter the fare you are willing to pay and send your offer to available drivers.
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Choose a driver and start your ride
Review the profiles, ratings, and vehicle details of drivers who accept your offer. Choose the driver you prefer and begin your ride.
Payment methods
Cash
PIX
Card machine
What are the best destinations to visit in São Paulo?
Explore São Paulo through Mercado Municipal, continue to Avenida Paulista, and round out the route with Ibirapuera Park.
Mercado Municipal
The Mercado Municipal Paulistano, known as the Mercadão, opened in 1933 in the historic center. Its stained-glass windows sit above stalls of fruit, cheese, and the sandwiches the place is famous for.
Avenida Paulista
Avenida Paulista is the beating heart of São Paulo. With museums, cultural centers, restaurants, and shops, it mixes culture, art, and commerce along a single avenue.
Ibirapuera Park
Ibirapuera is one of the largest and most visited urban parks in Brazil. With walking trails, picnic areas, and cultural events, it is where the city goes on weekends.
What are the advantages of booking a ride in São Paulo with inDrive?
Tip 1
With inDrive, you set your own fare for rides around São Paulo — drivers respond with their offers, and you choose the option that suits you by price, arrival time, and driver rating.
Tip 2
Whether it’s a quick errand or a trip to local sights, parks, museums, or shopping centers — getting where you need to go in São Paulo is easy. Just enter your destination in the inDrive app. Drivers will offer their fares and arrival times, and you can choose the option that suits you best.
Tip 3
inDrive supports the most common payment methods — cash, PIX, and card machine. You agree on the fare with the driver in advance. If the route or ride conditions change, discuss the final amount directly with the driver.
What customers say
I use inDrive every day to get to work in São Paulo. It is far more practical than looking for a taxi on the street. Drivers arrive on time, the cars are clean, and the rides are smooth. I am very happy with the service.
I recently took my family to an event in Fortaleza and chose inDrive. I was surprised by how easy the app is — a fair price and drivers who know the city well. We arrived quickly and without any trouble.
My husband and I use inDrive both in Uberaba and to visit family in other cities, and it has always been excellent. The drivers are polite, they help with luggage, and the rides always feel safe.
Frequently asked questions about inDrive in São Paulo
How do I call a taxi in São Paulo?
Open the inDrive app, set your pickup point and destination in São Paulo, offer the fare you want to pay, and choose a driver from the offers that come back. You can check the driver ratings and vehicle details before you accept.
How much does a taxi cost in São Paulo?
Taxi fares in São Paulo depend on distance, traffic, and time of day. With inDrive, you offer your own fare instead of accepting a meter rate, and you see the price before the ride starts.
Should I agree on the fare before the ride in São Paulo?
With inDrive, you always do. You set the fare when you request the ride, the driver either accepts it or sends a counter-offer, and the price is fixed before the ride begins — so there is nothing to negotiate on the side of the road and no surprises at the end.
Is inDrive available in São Paulo?
Yes, inDrive works in São Paulo. You can request city rides in the app, choose your driver, and pay using the method that suits you.
Is inDrive safe to use in São Paulo?
Every driver in São Paulo has a profile with a rating, reviews, and vehicle details, so you choose who drives you. You can see the car before accepting an offer and share your trip in real time from the app.
How do I pay for a ride in São Paulo?
On inDrive you can pay in cash, via PIX, or by card using the driver’s card machine. The amount is the fare you agreed on with the driver beforehand, so nothing changes at the end.
How much does a ride to or from São Paulo airport cost?
São Paulo has two main airports: Guarulhos (GRU), about 25 km from the center, and Congonhas (CGH), much closer in. The distance makes a large difference to the fare, and with inDrive you agree on the price before the ride.