Arriving at Medellín’s airport can be quite the experience for individuals visiting the city for the first time. The frenzy of the crowd and near chaos you are greeted with right from the jump can be quite overwhelming. Adding to that the uncertainty of a reliable transportation service may just ruin your entire day. Also, Medellin’s airport is actually in Rionegro – which is approximately 45 minutes from the city!

This is where transport service providers come in. But with the many different options available, which is best? In this article, we will share with you what we consider to be the best option for airport transfers in Medellin—hiring private transportation—and why we think so.

Challenges of Airport Transfers in Medellín

Before we delve into why hiring a private van or car is the best option for your Medellin airport transfers, let’s explore the two biggest challenges travelers arriving in Medellín often face.

Language Barrier

Unless you are fluent in the native tongue, you may find it difficult to communicate properly with many of the public transport operators outside the airports in Medellin. Without a proper understanding of the native language, you would not only find communicating with these drivers frustrating but would also be susceptible to falling for many fake taxi tourist traps.

You may be interested in this article: Why Private Transportation is the Safest Choice for Exploring Medellín

Limited public transportation 

Medellin does not have extensive public transit networks, unlike other major cities. Unfortunately, the city’s metro—the more popular transport method—does not extend to the main international airport. It is not unusual for people arriving at the airport without private transportation to spend considerable amounts of time waiting for public transportation.

Better Options for Airport Transfers in Medellín

Now that you know the challenges you’re likely to face, here are some of the better airport transport options available.

Ride-Hailing Services

Services like Uber and Didi are often more convenient than public transportation. However, they do not eliminate much of the risk associated with airport transfers in Medellin, seeing as you are paired with random drivers who may not even understand much of your language and might have ulterior motives. Using Medellin Tours means you are using a brand that stands behind the driver that picks you up. We have used them many times and they are vetted.

Hotel Shuttle service 

If you are going to check in at a hotel, you could make arrangements for the hotel’s shuttle service to come pick you up. However, not all hotels in Medellin offer this service, and even if they did, hotel subtle services are typically shared rides. While this might offer great company on the ride, the opposite could also very well be the case. Moreover, it would also increase your travel time, something you probably wouldn’t appreciate.

Private Van Transport Services — Your Best Option

Hiring a private car or private van transport service is your best option because it pretty much solves all the issues with the other transportation options above. With a private transport service, you can specifically personalize your transport experience to fit your needs, choosing everything from the type of vehicle you need—a private car for just you or a van to pick a group—to the language of your assigned driver. 

With private transport services also thoroughly vetting their drivers, you also have no need to worry about having to deal with potential tourist traps. You don’t need to worry about ride-sharing or potential service problems with finding an available driver; you just book your ride and your driver will be waiting the moment you arrive at the airport. 

Basically, there is no more convenient option.

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