How do I get from Singapore airport to my hotel?

The City Shuttle will bring passengers to most downtown hotels at a rate of S$10 per adult or S$7 per child (below 12 years of age). The City Shuttle departs every hour from 0700 - 2300hrs. Please approach our 24-hour Ground Transport Concierges (GTC) at the Arrival Halls, or click here for more information.



Getting from Singapore Changi Airport to your hotel is exceptionally efficient, with four primary options available in 2026. The MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) is the most budget-friendly choice; follow signs to the airport station and take the East-West line toward Tanah Merah, where you transfer to a city-bound train. For direct service, Taxis are available 24/7 at the arrival stands; a ride to the city center takes about 20-30 minutes and costs between S25andS45, depending on surcharges. Alternatively, you can use ride-hailing apps like Grab, Gojek, or Zig, which have dedicated pick-up bays. For those staying at major hotels, the Airport City Shuttle offers a shared-ride service for around S$10 per person, dropping you off directly at your hotel's lobby. Changi's Ground Transport Concierges are located in every arrival hall and can help you book large-group 6-seater or 9-seater vehicles if you are traveling with a family or significant amounts of luggage.

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MRT or Mass Rapid Transit is one of the cheapest methods to get to the city. Take this option if you want to spend less. At Changi Airport, go from the MRT Station (CG2) to Tanah Merah MRT Station (EW4), then transfer to the East-West Line towards Tuas Link MRT Station (EW33).

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Bringing super-big luggages on board – $500 fine If kena reported, there's a chance you might face a fine of $500. Big pieces of luggage don't only refer to the ones we use for travelling; they can refer to almost anything that you've brought with you onto the MRT that exceeds the dimensions of 90cm x 60cm x 30cm.

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MRT will be significantly cheaper, The total cost for the 3 of you to most places in the city by MRT will cost less than the basic flag down rate of a taxi!

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With some accessible prices, taking a taxi is one of the best ways to get around the city. The average price of a journey in the centre of the city is between 5 SGD ( US$ 3.70) and 10 SGD ( US$ 7.40).

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All taxis in Singapore use the meter so there's no haggling involved, and cash is the preferred method of payment. Some cabs may accept credit card payments but there is an additional 10% service fee and tax.

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Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) The MRT is a cheap, fast and convenient way for you to get around Singapore. The trains are frequent, arriving about every 5 minutes, as well as extremely clean and safe.

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Singapore's transportation network offers access to every corner of the island, either by bus, MRT underground or taxi. A useful tip for travellers is to avoid rush hour traffic between 8-9am and 5-7pm. Any time outside these hours still remains a pleasure to roam about in Singapore.

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How much is an EZ-Link card? An EZ-Link card which is sold at SimplyGo Ticket Offices, Concession Card Replacement Offices, SimplyGo Ticketing Service Centres, Passenger Service Centres and 7-Eleven, each costs $10, out of which $5 is stored-value for use. The remaining $5 is the cost of the card and is non-refundable.

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