to avoid having to find a taxi during the busiest nights of the year, many groups may opt to schedule a minivan pick-up and drop-off.

shuttles can be arranged easily at any of the lobbies of large hotels, or via tour agencies that specialize in day tours, and that sell event tickets.

one company specializing in carnival transfers for foreigners is xperiencerio, easily reachable via this email.

for any carnival spectators traveling by car, it is best to plan a travel route in advance, noting when certain road closures will occur at which scheduled times.

we do not recommend going to the sambódromo via car to anyone who is not extremely familiar with rio de janeiro.