How much is a cab ride from Playa del Carmen to Tulum?

Taxis to Tulum from Playa del Carmen usually cost around 600 pesos (around 30 USD), but if you're traveling with a few other people the split cost isn't too terrible. That being said, it is definitely a more expensive option when you compare it to the miniscule prices of the ADO bus and the colectivos.



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Taxis to Tulum from Playa del Carmen usually cost around 600 pesos (around 30 USD), but if you're traveling with a few other people the split cost isn't too terrible.

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Cost. In choosing Playa del Carmen or Tulum for your vacation, cost will be a big factor. While both destinations offer a range of cost options, Tulum's price point is roughly 20-30% higher than Playa del Carmen when you factor in accommodation, restaurants, and travel.

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The ruins in Tulum are only around 45 minutes from the town of Playa del Carmen and 1.5 hours from the Cancun Hotel Zone. History mavens will never want to leave. You will get to enjoy a guided tour and also have some free time to roam this ancient city by yourself.

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No, there is no Uber in Tulum and I would recommend avoiding Taxis, as they charge outrageous rates and that is why I recommend renting a car.

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Tulum is a short drive from Playa del Carmen, but unless you have a rental car or another ride source, you won't be able to go on your own. Book this Tulum and Casa Cenote Tour from Playa del Carmen and leave the ride planning up to someone else.

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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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TIPS WHEN TRAVELING TO TULUM Most places in Tulum are cash-only. Most of the upscale hotels and hotel restaurants accept credit cards, but the stand-alone restaurants tend to not. While there are ATMs on Boca Paila (the coastal road), I would recommend bringing cash.

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There are two different modes of transportation from Cancun Airport to Tulum; taxi or bus. The Cancun Airport taxis will take around 1 hour and 45 minutes to reach Tulum and cost approximately $110 (MXN 2,200).

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Taxi medallions are exceptionally expensive, which means that a taxi driver has a lot of costs to pay before they ever put money into their own pockets. This means that taxi prices are very high, and what's more, the taxi prices can be hard to predict and inconsistent.

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Be careful of where and when you withdraw cash Although credit cards are accepted at more and more small businesses, Playa del Carmen still runs on cash, and you'll need small bills to enjoy its local taco joints, neighborhood bars and side-street shops.

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Poised along the glitzy Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen is no doubt one of the most expensive parts of Mexico, but even shoestring travelers will rejoice at the legion of well-priced apartments, cheap local eats and affordable day-trip options available in Playa del Carmen.

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