Remis (pre-booked private car)
The recommendation for most arriving travellers, and the one I would use again. A remis is a pre-booked, pre-paid private car - no meter, no negotiation, set price agreed in advance. The main provider at EZE is Tienda Leon, who operate both a remis service and a shuttle bus (see below). Around $30 USD to Recoleta or Palermo.
The advantage over a taxi is simple: after a long international flight, you do not want to be negotiating fares or watching a meter in a city you do not yet know. The remis driver meets you, takes your bags, and delivers you to your hotel. That peace of mind is worth the small premium.
Book through Tienda Leon’s website (tiendaleon.com) or at their kiosk immediately after customs.
Taxi
Available at the rank outside arrivals. Around $25 USD to central Buenos Aires, meter-based, typically cash only. The journey takes about 45 minutes in normal traffic.
The risk is real: Buenos Aires taxis have a reputation for scams, particularly on the EZE route where drivers know passengers are tired, unfamiliar with the city, and carrying luggage. Rigged meters, circuitous routes, and counterfeit change are all documented tactics. If you do take a taxi, use the official airport taxi rank rather than accepting offers inside the terminal.
Uber and Cabify
Both apps work at EZE and cost around $25 USD to central Buenos Aires. The advantage is transparent, app-based pricing. The pickup point is usually about 100 metres from the arrivals hall, but the exact location shifts periodically - check the directions in the app before walking.
Wait until you have cleared customs and collected all your bags before ordering. The pickup point is NOT fixed and can change. Drivers may ask you to sit in the front seat to avoid being identified as a rideshare vehicle.
Tienda Leon shuttle bus
The budget option. Around $13 USD, departing roughly hourly from both Terminal A and Terminal C to Terminal Madero in the city centre. Buy tickets at the Tienda Leon kiosk right after customs. One bag plus hand luggage included.
The downsides: fixed route (you get dropped at Terminal Madero, then need onward transport to your hotel), infrequent departures, and buses fill up - you could easily wait an hour for the next one. Allow 60-90 minutes for the journey.
Public bus (Line 8)
Line 8 runs from a stop in front of Terminal B to Plaza del Congreso and Plaza de Mayo. Around $0.75 USD, but 90-120 minutes with multiple stops. A SUBE card is required - you cannot pay cash. The bus runs roughly every 30 minutes on weekdays but does NOT run on Sundays or public holidays.
This is a locals-only option. With luggage after a long-haul flight, it is not practical. The safety situation on public transport with visible bags is also something to factor in.
There is no train
Unlike many airports, EZE has no rail connection to the city. The only options are road-based.
EZE is 45 minutes from the city. For very late arrivals, an airport hotel makes sense rather than navigating an unfamiliar city after midnight.
Wyndham Nordelta - Modern hotel in the Nordelta complex, about 20 minutes from EZE. Pool, gym, and restaurants on site. Check availability →
Howard Johnson Ezeiza - The closest option to EZE. Basic but functional for a late arrival and early departure. Check availability →
Most remis and taxi transfers head to Recoleta or Palermo. See my Buenos Aires neighbourhood guide for hotel recommendations in each area.