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Can I use my Uber app in Mexico?

Yes! It's so easy to take an Uber from the Mexico City airport, and it's often affordable. I always call an Uber driver from the Mexico City airport.



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As long as Uber is available at your travel destination, the Uber app will work the same as it does at home. Update your mobile phone number in the Uber app. If you are using a different number during your travels, add it to your Uber account.

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Cabify, which was founded in 2011, operates in 10 countries and 25 cities in Latin America, Spain and Portugal; in Mexico, it's present in Guadalajara, Leon, Merida, Mexico City, Monterrey, Puebla, Queretaro and Toluca. Both Cabify and Uber operate with a similar format, using apps and automatic billing.

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Tipping Taxis/Ubers in Mexico It's not required, but it's always a nice way to encourage really great Uber drivers.

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APR: 15.74%-26.49% Variable APR. Balance transfer fee: Either $10 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater. Foreign transaction fee: None.

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Reserve a ride with Uber in advance in Cancun Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber in Cancun. Request a ride up to 30 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year.

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To edit your default city location:
  1. Sign in at Uber .
  2. Select Profile from the menu.
  3. Set your location by country and postal code.


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You can tip your driver once your trip is complete. Tips are neither expected nor required. After a trip has ended, you have 30 days to add a tip in the app, on riders.uber.com, and from your emailed trip receipt. When can I tip my delivery partner?

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Is it safer to take a taxi or Uber when getting around Cancun? Even though Uber may be more affordable than taxis, the ride-hailing service is not widely available and its scope of driving is limited – it is not allowed at the airport and often stopped at resorts (where taxis usually wait in front).

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For safety, even many Cancun locals usually opt for taxis over Uber. There's also no Lyft in Cancun, no Uber in Tulum and no Uber in Playa del Carmen either. In short, without a Cancun car rental, you'll mostly be using taxis and buses to get around.

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Uber calculates fares based on the local currency and exchange rates applicable in the specific region where the service is provided. When you request an Uber for someone in a different country, the charge for the ride will typically be in the local currency of the country where the ride takes place.

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Yes, you can pay with cash. Before requesting a ride, go to the Payment section in the app and select Cash. At the end of your trip, pay cash directly to your driver.

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It's up to you how much you tip, but the recommended amount in Mexico is between 10% – 20% (15% is a good standard in tourist areas) of the bill or ticket price.

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Uber is a safe, easy, and affordable way to get around Mexico City and is something I use a lot in this city. Most Ubers will arrive for pick up in 5 minutes or less, sometimes a few minutes longer if you're outside the main areas.

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Dollars or pesos? In most tourist areas in Mexico, it is acceptable to tip in either pesos or dollars, though pesos are more practical for the person being tipped. If you do tip in dollars, be sure to only tip using notes and not coins as coins cannot be exchanged.

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While Ubers are allowed to pick up at this airport, it may not be the best way for you to get to where you're going. If you're unfamiliar with Mexico City, are staying somewhere other than a well known hotel or hostel, or are arriving very late at night, it may be better for you to take an authorized taxi.

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