Is it safe to take a taxi from Cancun Airport to resort?

Post by Kelly McLaughlin Dec 29, 2022. It is not safe to get a taxi from the Cancun Airport to the hotel zone and it is definitely NOT the best way to enjoy a stress-free travel day. You run the risk of being overcharged by shady taxi drivers who are unlicensed and uninsured.



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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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It is not safe to get a taxi from the Cancun Airport to the hotel zone and it is definitely NOT the best way to enjoy a stress-free travel day. You run the risk of being overcharged by shady taxi drivers who are unlicensed and uninsured.

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Tipping Taxi Drivers in Cancun You really shouldn't, the local's never do! The only exception being if the driver performs some extra task such as carrying heavy bags or making a short stop such as at an ATM or convenience store. In downtown Cancun there are accepted rates that all the locals know.

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Taxi Cabs. Unlike other Airports, Cancun Airport Taxi Services MUST BE Pre-Arranged. In order to guarantee the lowest fare possible make sure you CONFIRM the rate and receive a confirmation number.

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TRAVEL ADVICE: IS CANCUN SAFE? If you're thinking about a vacation and wondering, “Is Cancun Safe?” … the short answer is: the Yucatán Peninsula, including Cancun, Tulum, and the Riviera, is the safest area of Mexico in 2023, according to the US State Department.

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In general you should tip your Cancun shuttle driver 50 pesos per person on board. That's about $2.50 USD but please remember that it is best to use the local currency of pesos for tipping! Change from other countries cannot be exchanged here in Mexico so US coins are a big no.

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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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Walking around at night is not recommended. The Hotel Zone is okay but you should opt for a taxi to get from A to B anywhere else. Non-touristy areas: While you should experience local life in Cancun, you don't want to walk into the wrong neighborhood. The crime rate is much higher outside of the popular tourist zones.

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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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