The dog must be in a cage for transport. We look forward to checking out the city and restaurant scene. The best way is this transportation company that has vans and will take dogs. You might want to take a private transfer to Akumal and leave your bags and then take a taxi or colectivo to Playa. There are police checkpoints but these are more to make sure people are not drunk and for personal safety. Hey there. Thanks, Hi we are landing Cancun at 4:28pm 15th of march and need to get to the Soho Playa hotel in Play de Carmen, can you tell us what a transfer will cost either by taxi or shuttle, there are two adults. The ADO buses are running at a reduced schedule now from the Cancun Airport to Playa Del Carmen. But it is not much and you should expect them to say anything from 40/100 pesos but you should try to get it for less, like 50. These are good prices for the transfers! Plus, it still cost you so having a private driver waiting for you at the airport is a great way to start your vacation. Or they are off duty drivers dropping people off and looking to make a quick buck off some tourists. This is an excellent info for my wedding group. Would like to grab a drink while waiting for my other travelers to arrive. We have a very early flight and I wonder if it is possible. I booked a transfer and will be arriving this Friday. What is the best option ? This post couldnt be written any better! Then you need to collect your bag and go through customs. All transfers and flights are running normal now. Thanks for the advice! This way you can get directly to your hotel without waiting or taking a taxi from the bus station in Playa to your hotel. The bus from Playa Del Carmen to Valladolid is 2 1/2 hours. The jungle tour sounded right up your alley. Thank you for your most recent experience of getting from the Cancun Airport to Playa Del Carmen. You would need to take a taxi from the bus station in Playa Del Carmen to Mayakoba. You have to get off and go through immigration. Some might try it but even though the bus station is on 5th Avenue and you can walk down the pedestrian it can take about 15 minutes walking with suitcases. Hello I have a question. I generally use Rentalcars.com that compares the rental prices from all the major companies. There is a limit of two passengers and the driver, so if you are more that two traveling together, you have to take two taxis or pay more for the van, the transfer vans that you can book in advance work better because they have more space. We have had no complaints about this transportation service and we are happy to tell people about them. Exceptionally individual service from the airport to Playa del Carmen. On the booking website there is this option and you can still get a round trip discount if it is the same area. How far will the bus take me ? What is your recommendation? The guards are accepting of people wanting to pass to the restaurant. Do you recommend these from the airport to Playa? Will the busses still be running on this schedule from the airport to Playa Del Carmen? That is great you are coming to the Riviera Maya! We love hearing success stories. I just tried booking online for a trip on 4/7/2019 and it returns an error. Well run through all the different ways from the Cancun airport to Playa del Carmen. We are thankful we found your website so we can plan out what we want to do in the Rivera Maya. COMPARE PRICES HERE. You can see details in the above article. I am staying in Akumal and want to stop in Playa del Carmen first. The transfer from the airport will take about 45 minutes. So this year we are doing the shuttle for sure. just north of Hotel Mahekal on Flamingo and 38th St, in August and arriving at Cancun airport at 18.30 on a Sunday, I will be travelling alone with my children, is it safe to get the bus at this time? I love you. Thanks! One exit it to friends and family and the other is to transportation pickups. We dont provide this service, but the link here to book takes you to a recommended airport transportation company that many of our readers enjoy and use often. Can you tell me how much I would be expected to pay for a taxi from the Ado drop off in PDC to the Real Ibiza2 complex? Sorry for the inconvenience. We hope you have a good trip. The downside to the shuttle service to Playa del Carmen is that the shuttle will make multiple stops along the way as it has to drop off several passengers. Click here to book online, prices are $34 one way per person. Im a pretty easy going guy and would like to think that extra money perhaps went to the drivers family of 5 or 6 kids, who knows. It is good to tip them a little. 66 to 69), right after the Coconut Welcome Bar. I have read this article but am not sure the best way to get to Valladolid from the airport. I want to say that we arrived at the Cancun Airport today and there are guys with Official Cancun Drivers shirts. ave you information on how best to get to Yucatan Princess Resort? Thank you! Is it possible to buy a round trip private shuttle for 3 people that goes from Cancun airport to Playa del Carmen and then returns from Cozumel back to airport? I just want to say I am glad I found your website. YOu must mean Xcaret Park since there is nothing called scarlet park here in the Riviera Maya. You can confirm when booking but this should not be a problem even if you have a little more then that. Can you tell me how to get there by bus or taxi & what the cost might be? One is in the center of town and the other possibility is the Tulum Ruins stop. It is at Juarez Avenue which is the south end of Playa Del Carmen. Thanks. Should I make my bag stand out? You can try this shuttle company. Any idea if the dropoff at 5th and Jaurez and the Royal Playa del Carmen are within walking distance of each other? Thanks for all the details in the article. The tickets are timed so you dont want to miss you bus. We are glad you like the services that we recommend. We wanted to see if we could get a van for both couples and they drop us off. (first to Playa del Carmen from the airport, and then from Playa del Carmen to Tulum). Can you recommend a transport company that will carry me and my dog? Hello Sunny and thank you for your question. You can check them out online. We have two young kids and are going to be staying at the Azul Fives resort just outside of Playa Del Carmen. Walking is hard because you cannot see where the terminals are and there are not well signed sidewalks. She is traveling solo and i wonder what form of transport would be best for her to travel to Playa Del Carmen. I am sure this will help people find their way from the Cancun Airport to Playa Del Carmen. Are there any tolls if you drive from Cancun Airport to Playa Del Carmen? It is a flat fee for 1-3 people. We hope you have a great trip down. They just want your business and will charge you a lot. Good recommended service. If you would like to read more about private transfers to and from the Cancun Airport to Playa Del Carmen you can see our article here. You can once you arrive in Mexico. We found it so easy and even though it is just two of us, it was a good option for getting from the Cancun Airport to our rental. Thanks for the write up. I would much rather take a transfer service. No tip is needed. Such bs. We los do not recommend this because there are a lot of variations of things that can effect your exit time from the Cancun Airport. There is not anything within walking distance from your hotel. DO NOT RENT A CAR AT THE AIRPORT. We would avoid taking a taxi to or from the airport. It is totally automatic. As you know there are not direct busses between the airport and Akumal. Cancun International Airport is the biggest airport in the area, and the closest airport to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. See our article here on how to get from the Cancun Airport to Tulum. We mention this because your hotel might be closer to the other station. As far as your question of transportation from the Cancun Airport, the best way is to click the book now button and that will take you to the transportations website. About 190 pesos and is per person. There were two days they were protesting and holding up traffic. Your website is the best for visiting Playa del Carmen! We hope you have a nice flight into Cancun and nice stay in Playa Del Carmen. It is also a timed ticket so we dont recommend it. Great Info! There is only a paid service but your best option might be to go to Starbucks and get a quick log on. You will need to take a taxi and this will cost about 400 pesos. Can you help me know what is the best way to go? Just ask the taxi beforehand the price. We are at the Fiesta Inn on 10th Avenue. They realize that people need these and are always in transit. Thanks for your detailed guide. We really like recommending good companies to our readers and this transportation company has done a great job. We like to move around and be a little independent so we take the busses without having to rent a car. I was just getting off my flight and a guy with an official badge got offered me a ride to m hotel. Also the pure convenience of having a driver waiting for you and saving about one hour round trip on transportation is a nice thing, plus no stress getting to the bus station to buy your ticket back to the airport. We love making guides for our readers. It has been very helpful to me planning out my vacation. We hope your next vacation is just as good for you. If we are three people arriving near the same time on two flights will we be able to have a transfer van wait for both of us? The ferry to Cozumel is a quick 30 minutes and only $10. The ADO Bus line is also linked to various routes throughout the Mexican Riviera, so you can take this bus and then transfer to get to any point in the Yucatan Peninsula such as Valladolid or Merida. There is a childrens price for the ADO bus. Hello, I want to ask if we have frinds arrive at terminal 4 and we arrive at terminal 3, what is the best way to meet? The two sides are separated because one side is for the ADO bus arrivals and departures. This time we will skip the car and just take the shuttle. The price is one thing, time is another. I have seen the price of the bus go up each year. We are coming to Cancun next year and arriving January 1. GOING FURTHER SOUTH? Thanks for including us in your wedding plans. We figure this is the cheapest way to get there. The nice thing about the private transfers is the fact you can have a driver waiting. The ADO busses are stuck with the route where the private transfer cans can radio and know what is going on and perhaps take the alternate route. I found your site while researching our trip down to Playa Del Carmen. Uber did start in Cancun. Its possible to book to condo in Akumal? You can rent a car for 200 MXN to 800 MXN a day. It is not cheap if you go by taxi. If you are renting for the week, there can be airport service. I am a single woman traveling alone, is it safe? Thank you so much for your kind words. The taxi will cost about 500 pesos back toward Mayakoba so it makes more sense to take a private shuttle from the Cancun Airport to Playa Del Carmen. Do you recommend these for airport transportation? You are so very kind and helpful. Is there a childrens policy on the bus? Do you recommend buying ADO tickets for Playa del Carmen ahead of time online? See our list of guides here for your trip. You are also more likely to get a better price on flights headed for the Cancun Airport. However you can get a slightly better price on it if you are able to go to a La Europea Store. How frequent are busses to Tulum after I get to Playa del Carmen from the airport bus? You can catch a taxi at the Cancun airport and have them bring you wherever youd like but make sure to agree on a price first. A ticket costs around 80 MXN ($4).And finally, a taxi from Cancun to Playa del Carmen should cost you about $40 (its probably cheaper if you can take an Uber). Addresses are not always that exact in Mexico so if you get a good address and directions from your rental agency that would be good. If you are arrive to Cancun Airport and going to Tulum we recommend the Private transfer if you are two or more people. TIP: There are official looking people that try to help you and they will ask if you already have a booked shuttle or transport. We were able to figure out the bus from the airport. It is always good to confirm the price before getting in. This is the ONLY stop in Playa Del Carmenit makes. I definitely want to check out some of the restaurants on your guides a well! The colectivos are not really for luggage so this might not work for you. It has added about 5-10 minutes to the overall drop off time if you are going to the last terminal. They will be able to answer your question and see if they can accommodate your request. You wont find this price at the airport, book online in advance here. I will arrive about one hour before the bus departs for Playa. Thanks, First off, welcome to the Riviera Maya or soon to welcome you. So go outside and you will see a lot of people with signs for people and people offering you taxi service. This is the best price from the Cancun Airport to Playa Del Carmen. You can of course make two separate reservations if you want to book the same shuttle from Playa del Carmen to Cancun airport in advance (unless you decide to just stay in Playa forever which is a very possible scenario). Many tours will pick you up and drop you at your hotel. I remember back in the day when it was hard to get taxis to Tulum but the shear volume of pe0ple coming has widened the options. Great web site youve have. I was able to find the ADO bus and get to Playa Del Carmen from the airport. Hi there! Should I take ADO bus from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen or can I get off on the highway and take a taxi to the hotel? It is not official transportation and you can could not be covered if anything goes wrong. The lounges are open now. The only bus station the ADO goes to in Playa Del Carmen is the Juarez and 5th Avenue station. After exiting the building, walk down the sidewalk until you reach the platforms for the buses. Hello Drey They tend to take a while dropping people off and we have gotten many complaints about slow service, both pick up and drop off. Is there any service to Playa Del Carmen yet? For tickets and prices? The airport to fly into to visit Playa del Carmen is the Cancun International Airport. It is a more expensive than the bus but it will save you a lot of time after a trip and you can go directly to Playa Del Carmen You option will take you at least an hour or more longer. Has it moved? We do recommend that if you are coming on an international flight you should expect it to take about 30-one hour to go though customs and immigration at the Cancun Airport. We like your site and all the details you have. I am driving to the airport to pick up friends. Wonderful! If you arrive at 10:00pm you will have to go through immigration and customs. We arrive late, 10:25pm, on a Saturday night. What is the peso dollar exchange at this time of the year , and recommend a good place to eat the most local delicious foods of the area ? You will see a red ADO bus stand and they can tell you what is the correct bus to Playa Del Carmen. I heard you can get them at the airport, is this true? What do you think is the best way to get from the airport now? The best area would be Playa Del Carmen. If you are arriving early in the morning or late at night we urge you to book a private driver in advance because the ADO buses dont start running until 8:30 am. But in fact, this isnt needed, especially if you already purchased insurance prior to your travel to Mexico, or you have a credit card insurance that covers car rentals. We have been reading everything you publish. I just wanted to write you a note and say thanks for the detailed instructions from the airport to Playa Del Carmen. Crudos to our driver who knew our flight was delayed but as waiting at the airport for us and go us to our hotel right on time. We think if it is not done at first, it will eventually be connected. Thanks you. It will be an additional 12 minutes to town and 12 back so adding about 24 minutes to your arrival. Do you think we can fit into one van for pick up at Cancun Airport or do we need to book two vans? There is no direct transfer to Valladolid since it is not a popular route. I want to take the ADO bus from the airport to Playa Del Carmen. The youthful vive , beach, walking around, it was all good. I am doing all my research on it for our trip to Playa Del Carmen. You will just need to tell security at the terminal you go to for access to the departures area outside where you get the ADO bus. Let us know if you need anything else. You can always contact them through the link so you can ask if they can arrange a ride for you once you know your flight. 5:30 pm Nov 8 my sister, myself and 11 year old nephew . Youll be traveling via the Cancun/Mexico 307 Highway for roughly 45 minutes to reach Playa del Carmen from the airport. Great tips for travel in Mexico! Have you considered putting this in other languages? The current price is 168 pesos. I will be traveling from cancun airport to playa with a bike in a large box plus another checked in bag plus a carryon small backpack. We have never heard of any troubles with people taking bags. It is the same to take the bus to Playa Del Carmen and take a taxi to the hotel? It will take about one hour for the bus and another 8 minutes to arrive and transfer to your taxi and another 5-10 minutes to your hotel. The rental prices will vary depending on the type of vehicle you choose (such as a sedan or SUV). Really good to have found your website. Yes, as far as we know, the bus hours for the first and last bus is correct and if it does change, we will update that information here. Thanks for asking your question. Thanks. Is this possible? When the app is on it tells you this. This week it has cleared up a little bit and is better then the past month. Hi Im planing to travel to Cancun and then travel to an area close to Scaret Park will that be playa Del Carmen the closest place to Scaret Park ? Thanks for all the details of traveling there. From now on I will be taking the vans with private driver. Thanks. Can I buy my ticket online and then use it or is it best ot buy it when I get there? Only the ADO bus? I am curious to find out after we get to Playa del Carmen how we can get to Akumal from the Airport. These are some more tips for renting a car in Mexico: Always make sure to carry your rental agreement with you. Your valid drivers license has to be with you at all times. Very pleasant to talk to. We hope you have a great vacation here! We have done the bus but then has to pay for a taxi to take us to the hotel and it tool like 30 minutes longer. That is the ADO price he was reading to. Is this easy to do from the airport? The price is not. The current prices are in the article. Hey, If you do not you may have to find and book another flight. Of course wherever you land and arrive at, the shuttle companies will track your flight and make sure they meet you at the exit. Hello Everything. There will be rental car companies and tour booths. Thanks. I guess so but just wanted to check so I have no surprises. There is a bus at 11:00pm and 11:50pm. It is hard after a flight to try to figure out the ride and then overpay because you just want to get to your hotel. Its important to check the condition of the vehicle before renting it and upon returning the vehicle. private transfers to and from the Cancun Airport to Playa Del Carmen you can see our article here. We took your suggestion and booked the private transfer. It has been a few years since I flew into Cancun Airport but I am very glad to see the new terminal 4. The train is being built now and is advancing. Thank you so much. The taxi driver would not charge the correct price and it was a hassle on the first day of our trip. It is seriously easy and safe! I want your readers to be aware of this little scam from the Playa Del Carmen Taxi Co. (dont use this taxi service unless you really need to !) https://everythingplayadelcarmen.com/car-rental-playa-del-carmen/ If you are staying near the Bus terminal it is fairly easy to take with a family. For the trip from Playa to Cancun you will have to use the chat or write in where you want to go. I just dont want it to be sold out. I just dont know if its recommended that we reserve tickets ahead of time, or if it would be easy to just buy tickets then and hop on the buses. I highly reccomend taking a transger directly to your hotel. Hello. Its warm, friendly, honest (most of the time) people are the main reason I love it so. We hope you have a great vacation here! Awesome article dude! Xcaret is just south of Playa Del Carmen. The transfer links here will allow you to book a transfer from the airport to Playa Del Carmen. There are not luggage tags on the ADO Airport Bus but there is only one possible stop in Puerto Morelos that people will get off at. A couple of weeks ago it really slowed down traffic but it seems to be minimal now. A taxi stand is right next to the bus station. Head to where all the buses are pulling in. The few services that offer group vans often will have to wait for people to arrive even after you have gotten to the airport and then you will have a much longer time going to your hotel unless yours is the first one. The transfers are nice because you can schedule them and then they just show up to your door without having to call and wait for them. Any thoughts? There are no luggage tags given and security is not really an issue, so dont worry. Thanks. Let us know below, we would love to hear from you! I wonder how this affects where we land and arrive. We have found it comes when it wants to and is more often then every 20 minutes. We found the bus easy. This was an extremely helpful post. It is not really connected to Playa except by the 307 highway. Hello. Both Terminal 3 & 4 have stands for bus tickets inside and outside during the day. They will give you a ticket and you should retain it for your entire journey in case they need to see it. Not only is it cheaper but this way you will go straight to your hotel in Playa del Carmen and get your vacation n Mexico started sooner. The regular private transfer to Playa del Carmen from Cancun Airport costs $70 for up to 3 people, and you can save a bit if you book a round-trip transfer ($125 for 3 people). There are no meters in the taxis in Playa Del Carmen but they are supposed to have a rate sheet, most do not have it visible. Very professional and would recommend them to everyone coming to the Riviera Maya. I have two big bags that I am brining. One good option is the small ADO van that runs between the Airport and Merida. wanted to know if Uber is now working in the Cancun Airport? Out trip is already off to a great start. We have heard from many readers about this and wrote this article with a great clean recommendation for private transfers. Halfway into the trip the driver says that hell have to drop us with an amigo of his and hed take us into town. You can take the ADO bus from the Cancun Airport to Playa Del Carmen but you will need to get off and then take either a very local bus with many stops, a colectivo or a taxi. I love your photos and content. We always keep things as up-to-date as possible. They can make a note on your reservation to be sure they vehicle they send for you can work. The water at Xel Ha is swimable all year round. Since Mayakoba is actually outside the immediate Playa Del Carmen area, you might actually say outside of the city to the north, it is better to take a direct transfer there. We dont know if you are visiting someone or what, but this is another option for you. So it would be maybe 1 hours 15 minutes extra with the shuttle option since it is shared. We stay at a resort near Playa Del Carmen in Playacar. Thanks for all your guides. Very detailed work and helpful. The bus will leave from the Juarez Avenue and 5th Avenue bus station and then go to the second bus station in Playa Del Carmen on 20th Avenue and 12th Street. We have stayed in Cancun and the transfers were 40 minutes or longer. When you booked you got the confirmation. It is easy to take the free airport shuttle between the terminals. Hello. It is unabashed robery how some of them act. If the second flight is late the transfer van will wait until they arrive. There is transportation into Cancun from the airport but you have to remember that it will take about 22 minutes to take a taxi into Cancun and it will be expensive. I visit daily your website for information and to read articles. If you do fly into Cozumel youll have to take the Cozumel ferry to Playa del Carmen. You ride is fully insured and you will have a bilingual driver. Parts of 5th Avenue are still under construction at this time but you can walk on 10th Avenue where there is a sidewalk if you like. We will be coming for the first time in a few years and need to reaquiant ourselves with everything in the Riviera Maya. Thank you in advance. Yes and no. How to find it and rekindle your small town love, No more Covid-19 test for most arrivals in the United States. Driving in the Yucatan is super easy once you are outside of the cities. Question, do you think the Tren Maya will stop at the airport? We will soon have two rates, one with full coverage and one with just the liability which is required in Mexico. Is it far from the bus station in Playa Del Carmen to get to Mayakoba by taxi? Most have to charge for round trip since the divers will be comong back to the Riviera Maya empty. It does not go to the other bus station in the center of Playa Del Carmen when it arrives. Spinning Playa Round and Round- DJ Dulce Rullan, Discover the Mexico Lindo Cooking School and classes in Puerto Morelos. BOOK IT HERE, And if youre celebrating something special (or maybe youre in town for a bachelor/bachelorette party! We hope your friend has a great trip here. We both arrive around the same time, Where would I meet her as we want to ride the ADO bus to Playa del Carmen? Hello. Here you can enter your details and you will be all set for your vacation. A taxi is supposed to cost around 30 pesos but often from around the bus station they charge more. Can you still accommodate me? Any help you can give me would be appreciated. I will be returning to Cancun with all my luggage before heading over to Cuba for 10 days then back to Cancun for 2 nights before flying home. I have been traveling for years and love all the details on your site. We hope you have an amazing time! Thanks. It was affordable doing the private transfer from Cancun Airport and very easy. Re: previous comment Sorry thats April 14th of course, not March 14th. This is rarely the case though. This small annoyance in no way has or will ever detract me from beautiful Mexico. We hope you have a great trip and enjoy your wedding here. This is the kind of info that should be on website. The other side is for taxis and small vans. If youre wondering how to get to Playa del Carmen from Cancun airport, youve landed in the right place as Ive compared all the possible options, so you can decide what works best for you.