Is it better to Uber or taxi in Mexico?

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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Uber in Mexico City is SUPER cheap when compared to Uber in New York or Ubers that I've taken in the UK. If you are going from Condesa to Roma, it will probably cost about 40 pesos or just over $2. If you are going from Polanco or Condesa to the Centro Historico, it might cost up to 80 or 90 pesos, which is about $4.

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You do not need to tip taxi drivers—unless it's an Uber Believe it or not, taxis are the one place you are not expected to tip in Mexico. If the taxi driver helps you with your bags, you can offer them a little something like 10 or 20 pesos. But if not, then the rate is the rate. The only exception would be with Uber.

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Currently, it is not recommended to use Uber from the Cancun International Airport. Booking ahead of time through the airport or a private company may be the best and safest option when leaving the Cancun Airport.

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Taxis. Taxis can be a cheap way to get around some of Mexico's major cities and popular holiday spots. They are also a safe option especially if you plan to head for a night out.

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The best time to visit Mexico is during the dry season between December and April, when there is virtually no rain. The coolest months are between December and February, although temperatures can still reach averages of 82°F during the dry season.

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For traveling (even on a backpacker budget), it is perhaps better to consider what 500 pesos (or $25 will buy). That is enough to rent a car for a way (minus non-specified expenses). It is also enough for dormitory accommodation in some of the cheapest hostels in Mexico City for two nights (around $8 per night).

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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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