Updated: July 27, 2026

Getting from Ezeiza (EZE) to Palermo, the leafy district where many visitors stay, takes about 45 to 60 minutes by car and costs roughly USD 30–40 in an official taxi. Palermo sits on the north side of central Buenos Aires, a little further from the airport than the downtown core, which shapes which option makes sense. This page covers the direct routes, the cheaper change-at-Retiro route, and how to reach Palermo Soho and Hollywood specifically. As of 2026 the choices below are running normally.

What is the best way from EZE to Palermo?

For most visitors, a direct ride. An official counter taxi or a pre-booked private transfer takes you from the airport straight to your Palermo address in 45 to 60 minutes, without a change. That door-to-door simplicity is worth a lot after a long flight, especially as Palermo's streets can be confusing to find by eye. The cheaper alternative is the Tienda León shuttle to its downtown terminal followed by a short onward leg, which trades a change of vehicle for a lower fare. Which is right for you comes down to budget against convenience.

How much does a taxi to Palermo cost?

Reckon on USD 30–40 from the official arrivals counter, agreed as a fixed price with tolls included, much like any central destination. Palermo is a large district, so the exact fare varies a little with whether you are heading to Palermo Soho, Palermo Hollywood or the greener Bosques de Palermo, but all fall in the same broad band. Book at a staffed desk inside the terminal and ignore anyone who approaches you first; our airport taxis page explains how the counter system works and the taxi scams page covers what to avoid.

Can I get to Palermo by shuttle and metro?

Yes, and it is the budget route. Take the Tienda León shuttle from EZE to its downtown terminal near Retiro for about USD 11–12, then finish to Palermo. From Retiro the Subte (metro) and a short taxi both reach Palermo quickly; the metro's Line D runs up towards Palermo with stops such as Plaza Italia and Scalabrini Ortiz that put you within walking distance of much of the district. It is cheaper than a direct taxi but involves a change with your luggage, so weigh the saving against the effort after a flight.

How long does the journey take?

By car, plan for 45 to 60 minutes in normal conditions, a little more than the downtown core because Palermo is further north. Morning and evening rush hour can stretch the drive past an hour, so leave a buffer if you have a check-in time or a dinner reservation. The shuttle-and-onward route takes longer overall once you add the change and the last leg, typically an hour and a half or more door to door. Ezeiza sits southwest of the city, so any northern district like Palermo is at the far end of the run.

Which part of Palermo are you heading to?

Palermo is really several neighbourhoods, and naming the right one helps your driver. Here is a quick orientation:

  • Palermo Soho: boutiques, cafes and nightlife around Plaza Serrano; the most-visited pocket.
  • Palermo Hollywood: restaurants and bars north of the railway tracks, slightly quieter by day.
  • Las Cañitas: a compact dining strip on Palermo's northern edge.
  • Bosques de Palermo: the big parks, rose garden and lakes, good for a first-morning walk.

Give your driver the specific pocket and, ideally, the street address, since Palermo is large enough that "Palermo" alone leaves a lot of ground to cover.

Why is Palermo a popular place to stay?

Understanding the district helps you judge the transport, because Palermo rewards staying put once you arrive. It is the largest neighbourhood in Buenos Aires and among the greenest, with tree-lined streets, the big parks, and a concentration of the city's best restaurants, cafes, boutiques and nightlife. Many first-time visitors base themselves here precisely because so much is walkable once they are in, which means the airport journey is often the only long transfer of their stay. That makes it worth getting right: a smooth ride to your Palermo door sets the tone, and from there most days need only short local hops rather than another cross-city trek.

Is a late-night arrival into Palermo a problem?

Not if you plan the ride. For a late landing, a pre-booked transfer or a counter taxi is the calmest way to reach Palermo, because the price and driver are settled before you leave the terminal and you go straight to the door. The shuttle-and-metro route is best kept for daylight hours, when the change at Retiro is easy and the metro is running. Whatever the hour, arrange your ride before you leave the arrivals hall rather than in the crush outside.

What should I know before I set off?

Two things smooth the trip. First, have some Argentine pesos for the onward leg or a tip, even if you pay the main fare by card; our how to pay in Argentina guide explains the currency situation. Second, remember that Palermo's grid of one-way streets and the size of the district mean a precise address saves time at the end. For the full menu of routes and a side-by-side comparison of every way into town, along with rough times and fares for each, see our airport to city guide.