Aeroparque Jorge Newbery sits inside Buenos Aires, roughly 2 km from Palermo and 7 km from the financial district in Microcentro. Because the distances are so short, transport costs from AEP are among the lowest of any airport in South America.
Taxi fares by neighbourhood
Buenos Aires taxis are metered on a tariff set by the city government: the flag drop (bajada de bandera) is ARS 1,920, and the meter then adds ARS 192 for every 200 m travelled or every minute the car spends waiting. Everything below is the fare for the distance alone, worked out from that tariff. Time spent stationary in traffic adds to these figures on top, since the meter charges for waiting the same as it charges for distance.
| Destination | Distance | Metered taxi (daytime, distance only) | Journey time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo (Soho/Hollywood) | 2-4 km | ARS 3,840-5,760 | 5-10 min |
| Belgrano | 3-5 km | ARS 4,800-6,720 | 10-15 min |
| Recoleta | 4-6 km | ARS 5,760-7,680 | 10-15 min |
| Microcentro / Obelisco | 6-8 km | ARS 7,680-9,600 | 15-25 min |
| Puerto Madero | 7-9 km | ARS 8,640-10,560 | 15-25 min |
| San Telmo / La Boca | 8-10 km | ARS 9,600-11,520 | 20-30 min |
| Ezeiza Airport (EZE) | 40 km | See the note below | 40-60 min |
Fixed-price private transfer
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Other destinations
Ezeiza is the exception. On distance alone the tariff works out at roughly ARS 40,000, but the trip leaves the city limits and tolls plus a charge for the driver's empty return are normally added. Agree the total before you set off, or book a fixed price.
What affects the price
Traffic is the main variable. Buenos Aires rush hours (7-10 AM and 5-8 PM) can double journey times to Microcentro or San Telmo. The meter runs on time as well as distance, so a 25-minute crawl through congestion costs more than a 12-minute clear run.
Currency fluctuation matters. Argentina's peso moves frequently against the euro and the dollar, and the taxi tariff itself is revised regularly. That is why this page quotes the official tariff rather than a converted price — check the current tariff and the current exchange rate before you travel.
Night surcharge applies to metered taxis between 10 PM and 6 AM — a 20% increase on the meter rate, per the city tariff.
Rideshare comparison
Uber and Cabify both operate at AEP. Neither publishes a tariff the way the city does for taxis, so this page will not put a number on them — but the apps show the fare upfront before you commit, which lets you compare against the metered figures above. Both accept credit cards through the app.
Is a private transfer worth it from AEP
For short rides to Palermo or Recoleta, a taxi is so cheap that a private transfer is mainly about comfort and convenience — a driver waiting inside with your name, no queuing, a known vehicle. Transfer prices are quoted upfront when you book, so you can weigh the premium against the metered figures above before committing.
Where private transfers make clear financial sense is the AEP-to-EZE connection. The fixed price removes the risk of a metered taxi stuck in traffic on the autopista, and the driver handles the logistics of getting you between airports on time.
Bottom line
Aeroparque is one of the cheapest airports to leave. The distances are short and the meter reflects that. The only scenario where cost becomes a real consideration is the 40 km transfer to Ezeiza, where booking ahead can save both money and stress.