Uber is not allowed to enter Cabo Airport so it will be impossible to hail one when you arrive. You can only take an Uber to Cabo Airport (for departures) but they are not allowed to pick up passengers at the arrivals gate.
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As it stands Uber and other app-transportation services are not legal in Cabo. Local Cabo taxi unions are striking alliances with many resorts preventing Uber drivers from picking up or dropping off guests.
Taxis are easy to find where ever you are traveling, although the price is usually high. Expect to pay $8-10 US to travel a mile in Cabo San Lucas or $35-40 US to travel from San Jose del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas. From the airport, expect to pay $80 US for a cab to Cabo San Lucas / Zone 3.
Taxi from airport to Cabo San LucasA taxi from the international or SJD airport to Cabo San Lucas will cost you a minimum of $80 USD. This cost covers up to 4 people. Each extra person is $20 p.p. If you're traveling as a couple, that cost is about double the price of a shared airport shuttle.
We used Uber everyday while in Cabo (it's really cheap - most of my rides were $6 or less - and my hotel was fine with Uber picking me up in front of the lobby), but I became more aware of where to order an Uber ride and to look out for anyone suspicious in the area.
For the cost-minded consumer, our Cabo San Lucas airport shuttles offer an inexpensive, convenienta way to make the trip from the Los Cabos Airport to your Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo, or Los Cabos corridor hotel, or vacation home.
Cabo Airport Uber ServiceUber is illegal in Los Cabos and although may be operating, Uber is not allowed at the Los Cabos Airport. Your Uber app will work in Los Cabos however, please be aware at Los Cabos Airport Uber vehicles are only able to pick you up outside the Airport grounds near the main highway.
Is Cabo San Lucas Safe for Tourists? Cabo is safe for tourists who exercise a normal amount of caution, stay in vetted accommodations, and stick to the well-trafficked zones. As with any destination, it's best to avoid being alone at night or getting overly intoxicated.
Drinking alcohol in public is tolerated to an extent in Cabo as it is a party town; however you should know that it is illegal to drink alcoholic beverages on the street, in vehicles, at the beach and other public places.
Mexico's currency is the Peso. U.S. Dollars are widely accepted in Cabo, but expect bad exchange rates if you choose to use dollars. The peso is normally closer to 11 pesos to a dollar, but local merchants are likely to charge you 10 pesos to a dollar for purchasing their goods.
Don't fear: Uber and Lyft are not the only options when it comes to transportation in Cabo. It's best to stay away from rideshares altogether, as the risk of being stranded is just too high. There are many safer, more reliable transportation options in Cabo.
Please note that Uber is not allowed inside Los Cabos Airport although this is the cheapest way to get to your resort or hotel. Ubers charge around $40-$120 USD for a one-way ride.
Los Cabos Airport is located 43 km away from the hotels in Cabo San Lucas. This journey will take around 40 minutes in a Cabo San Lucas taxi or private car, or 60 minutes on the public Ruta del Desierto bus.
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.