This is our preferred way of exploring the Yucatan and one of the cheapest. Not only is it cheaper but this way you will go straight to your hotel in Playa del Carmen and get your vacation n Mexico started sooner.ĭO NOT RENT A CAR AT THE AIRPORT. If you are traveling as a couple you’ll spend $68 it would make more sense to book a private car for $60. Make sure to bring some small US bills as tipping in Mexico is standard. If you are a couple it would be cheaper to book a private car and then you would have the entire car to yourself and go directly to your hotel.Ĭlick here to book online, prices are $34 one way per person. The shared airport shuttles are only a really good option if you are a solo traveler in Mexico. Related Article: Complete Playa del Carmen Guide Cancun Shared Airport Shuttle Now that we are traveling with kids (and grandparents often too) we usually just want to get to our destination ASAP after a flight. They are always on time and it’s so nice to just grab our luggage and get in the car. We personally have used this company 6 times now and have them booked for our upcoming trip.
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If you are arriving early in the morning or late at night we urge you to book a private driver in advance because the ADO buses don’t start running until 8:30 am. You won’t find this price at the airport, book online in advance here.
If you are traveling with a larger group there is a group service option that fits up to 16 passengers for $99 one way and $175 round trip. The cheapest private driver is $60 for up to 3 people one-way or $110 round trip, but the car that fits up to 6 people (price with 6 people is $70 one way $120 round trip). You just walk out of the airport terminal and look for your name on a board, and in less than an hour, you arrive in Playa del Carmen. The fastest and easiest way to get from Cancun to Playa del Carmen is by a private driver. Quickest Way – Private Driver $60 for up to 3 people.Best Option– Private Driver (click here for the company we use).
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Related Article: How to get from Cancun to Tulum Guide Then you can choose which one way is best for you. We’ll run through all the different ways from the Cancun airport to Playa del Carmen. If you do fly into Cozumel you’ll have to take the Cozumel ferry to Playa del Carmen. Yes, there is the Cozumel Airport, but flights are often cheaper and it’s overall easier to fly into Cancun. If you arrive on an international flight you’ll most likely fly into the Cancun airport. Playa del Carmen is 45 minutes south of the Cancun airport and 45 minutes north of Tulum, it’s basically in the middle between Cancun and Tulum. Arranging your own transport to Playa del Carmen is easy, cheap, and safe. We’ve lived in Playa del Carmen and have been to and from the Cancun airport 25+ times.