Transportation

Buses:

The bus (colectivo) is a fast and inexpensive means of transport to travel over the Capital.

The service is available at regular intervals. Sometimes, streets may be blocked in the downtown area due to traffic jams. Within the city, there are two fares: 1.10 and 1.20 pesoa. The ticket is sold on the bus and only coins are accepted.

Hours: Bus service is available all day long but its frequency decreases after 12 am.

Subways:

This is the fastest and easiest way to reach your destination. The six subway lines (commonly known as “subtes”) are connected with the main avenues and railway and bus stations, and converge upon downtown, the main tourist and hotel area.

Maps showing the subway lines in different colors may be obtained at the ticket offices located in every station. Information boards showing each line routes and transfer stations between lines are available in all stations. The fare is flat: $ 1.10 (U$S 0,30) and payable at the ticket offices located in the different stations.

The service runs Mondays through Saturdays, from 5 am to 10 pm, and Sundays and holidays from 8 am to 10 pm.

More information: www.subte.com.ar | Download Subway Map

Taxis:

They can be requested by phone or you may call them on the street. Radiotaxis (provided with radio systems) are considered safer. There is a great number of taxis in the city – getting a taxi near the tourist areas is easy at any time of day or night. Usually, you will wait for no longer than a few minutes.

Taxis can be easily recognized by their colors – black and yellow. In addition, a red light on the taximeter indicates that they are available.

The taxi rate is in Argentine pesos, and is equivalent to US$ 1 when the meter is actioned + U$S 0,10 every 200 yards.

Remises:

They are a sort of limo service that you request by phone to the numerous agencies spread out in the city. These cars are not identified with a special color. The minimum fare is between $10 and $12; the total fare varies according to the kilometers covered and time elapsed.

Renting a Car:

To rent a car is a good decision for those willing to be more comfortable and independent during their stay in the City. Buenos Aires has a wide offer of car rentals providing modern vehicles of different makes and types.

You must be above 21 years old, have driving license issued at least two years before, and a credit card limit authorized to cover rental and guarantee. Garage or parking areas: you can rent a parking space by the fraction of an hour, a full hour or a day. Prices range between $8 and $9 per hour.

"Source: Tourism Portal, Ente Turismo de Buenos Aires - www.bue.gov.ar".