Quito · UIO
45 minutes to city center. 4–16 hours of layover time.
LayoverScore™
TIME
52
THINGS TO DO
88
VALUE
80
STRESS
15
Ride a cable car above a colonial UNESCO city sitting on the equator.
Quito (UIO) is a genuine transit hub with a city worth exploring. 45 minutes gets you to the center. 4–16 hours of layover time.
Getting around
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Logistics
Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
Mariscal Sucre Airport Storage
Arrivals hall, near customs exit
$5/bag
2 min walk
Wyndham Quito Airport
Connected to airport terminal
$60/day
5 min walk
Bounce Quito Centro
Historic center near Plaza Grande
$6/bag
0 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Aeroservicios Shuttle
to city
Runs every 30 min to Rio Coca station, then connect to Ecovía
45 min
$8.00
Taxi (registered)
to city
Fixed rate from airport taxi stand, negotiate for return
40 min
$28.00
Uber/Cabify
to city
Pick up from arrivals curb, reliable service
35 min
$22.00
Private transfer
both
Pre-booked, includes meet & greet
40 min
$45.00
Quito Turismo Card
Historic center museums, TelefériQo discount, walking tour
Available at tourist office in Plaza Grande
$25
per day
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