Taxi Transfers To and From Cancun International Airport

Taxi cabs are common transportation for travelers. They can easily book one online or at the ground transportation area of each terminal in Cancun Airport.

Taxi fares may vary depending upon your point of destination.

Apart from taxis, car rentals, hotel shuttles, rideshares, and public buses are also available in the ground transportation area.

Note: Mexican Peso (MXN, MEX$, $) is the official currency of Cancun. Although the US and Mexico use the same money symbol they vary in monetary value.

It is recommended for travelers to have their currencies exchanged to Mexican peso for transportation fares.

Taxis at Cancun International Airport

Travelers may also get a taxi cab at the ground transportation center.

Unlike many other airports, Cancun requires advanced booking for taxi cabs to avoid outside solicitors at the arrival terminal. This is also to guarantee safety and low cab fares for all travelers in the region.

If you book a taxi cab from unauthorized companies or on-site, the airport will not be held responsible for overcharging or any untoward incident that may happen.

Here are the estimated taxi cab fares both online and regular, distance, and estimated time of travel from Cancun Airport to some of the tourist destinations in Cancun.

• Cancun Zona Hotelera, $25.00 to $45.00+, about 28 km in 30 mins.
• Cancun Downtown area, $24.64+ to $45.00+, about 17 km in 25 min.
• Puerto Juarez, $24.64+ to $45.00+, about 20 km in 27 min.
• Puerto Morelos, $32.68+to $45.00+, about 26 km in 28 min.
• Playa del Carmen, $44.14+ to $70.00+, about 55 km in 45 min.
• Puerto Aventuras, $51.12+ to $96.00+, about 76 km in 1 hour
• Akumal, $58.04+$124.00 to+, about 92 km in 1 hour +
• Tulum, $64.63+ to $124.00+, about 120 km in 1 hour +
• Tulum Hotel Zone, $71.50+ to $175.00+, about 138 km in 2 hours

Note: Taxi rates may change without notice.

Ride Shares at Cancun International Airport

Ridesharing is also available at Cancun International Airport. Uber and Lyft are two famous ridesharing companies in the area that can pick up or drop off passengers at designated points.

When choosing a rideshare travelers must keep in mind their luggage requirements. Choose a ride that could comfortably fit all passengers along with all the luggage.

There are rideshare counters in the ground transportation center but travelers are recommended to download the company’s app for advanced reservations.

Passengers may coordinate directly with their driver for special instructions.

Hotel Shuttle Services at Cancun International Airport

Hotel Shared Shuttles are available in the ground transportation center of each terminal. These are official shuttle services of all major hotels in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the Riviera Maya.

Please reserve your shuttle service in advance. You may contact or confirm your reservation through your chosen hotel accommodation.

For those who haven’t made any pre-arrangements from their hotel for shuttle services, charges may apply per person. Price may vary depending upon the location of your drop-off point.