Your driver will meet you at your address in Cancun Airport.
Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage
Trip
You’ll travel in comfort for 20 min.
Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly
Drop-off
Your driver will drop you off at your address in Cancun.
Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage
In total
17 km20 min
Questions & Answers about Traveling from Cancun Airport to Cancun
How do you get from Cancun Airport to Cancun?
Private transportation is the safest way to travel from the Cancun Airport to the Hotel Zone. Choose a private driver for you and your family or travel with other passengers on shuttle buses. Some shuttle buses are resort-specific, while others will drop you off at a centrally located bus station.
What is the easiest way to get from Cancun Airport to Cancun?
Book your private transfer before your flight arrives at the Cancun Airport. Daytrip makes it easy to book and pay for your transportation all from the comfort of your own home. No haggling with taxi drivers at the arrivals hall and no shuttle buses with multiple stops!
Is Cancun safe for solo travelers?
Yes, Cancun is safe for solo travelers and families. Cancun’s resorts and hotels are monitored to ensure visitor safety. Follow general safety guidelines during your visit by not carrying large amounts of cash, participating in illegal activities, or wearing expensive jewelry.
In which time zone is the Cancun Airport (CUN) located?
The Cancun Airport is in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone. This is the same time zone as American East Coast cities like New York and Miami. When booking your flights over multiple time zones, double-check layover times to ensure you have enough time to make transfers.
How far is the Cancun Airport from Cancun’s Hotel Zone?
10 miles (17 km). This transfer takes about 20 minutes along the 307 Highway when you travel directly from the airport to your hotel. The Cancun Airport is located to the south of the city and is the closest and biggest international airport in the region.
What is the fastest way to get from Cancun Airport to Cancun?
Hire a private driver ahead of time for the fastest possible transfer to Cancun’s city center. This trip takes 20 minutes in a private vehicle. Shuttle buses require multiple stops and may leave you at predetermined bus stations instead of right at the door of your hotel.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Overview: transportation from Cancun Airport to Cancun
The last thing to do before you can truly relax on your vacation to Mexico is to book your transfer from the Cancun Airport to Cancun. This quick, 20-minute-long journey is best booked ahead of time, as the airport’s arrivals hall is often overwhelmed with taxi drivers trying to get the best price out of newcomers to Cancun. With Daytrip, your private driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with your name on a sign. Easy peasy!
If you want to explore right away, or your flight lands too early for you to immediately check in to your hotel or resort, Daytrip has you covered with easy-to-book sightseeing stops to local cenotes, or natural swimming holes carved out over thousands of years. Welcome to Cancun!
About Cancun
The Mayan Empire had cities in the Cancun area from 2000 BCE until the 16th century when Spanish conquistadors arrived on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. The Yucatan Peninsula is full of evidence of Mayan cities and temples which give us an idea of the lifestyle and beliefs of people in this area. You’ve likely heard of famous sites like Chichen Itza, but smaller sites like the El Rey ruins are also notable and easy to reach during your transfer from the Cancun Airport to Cancun.
The Mayans were skilled architects, astronomers, stone masons, and fishermen. However, Spanish colonialism brought violence and disease, so the Mayan population in the Cancun area sharply declined. For hundreds of years, the Yucatan Peninsula was relatively uninhabited save for small fishing villages along the coast and on the islands.
In the 1960s, the Mexican government broke ground on ambitious plans to transform the Cancun area into a series of world-class private resorts, luxury hotels, and family-friendly vacation spots to increase tourism. With the Caribbean Sea’s pristine waters and stretches of white-sand beaches, all they needed to do was garner investments to build the hotels, resorts, and transportation infrastructure.
After a decade of work, Cancun’s first hotel, Playa Blanca, opened in 1970. The Hotel Zone, or the strip of coastline with the most hotels in downtown Cancun, developed into the vacation hub we know today. In the decades that have followed, Cancun has risen in popularity and is now among the most popular vacation destinations worldwide.
From Cancun Airport to Cancun: travel tips
Follow these simple tips for the best transfer experience from the Cancun Airport to Cancun.
Book your transportation to the city center ahead of time
Arriving at a foreign country’s airport is already stressful, so don’t leave your transfer to downtown Cancun’s Hotel Zone to chance. Book your transportation with Daytrip before you take your flight to ensure that a private driver will meet you in the arrivals hall. It’s all about those small details that add a touch of luxury to your vacation.
Inform your accommodation of your estimated arrival time
Sometimes hotel rooms are prepared early, so don’t be afraid to give your hotel or resort a call and let them know your estimated arrival time. If you have a few hours to kill before your check-in time, let Daytrip handle the logistics of taking you around to local _cenotes _or the El Rey ruins.
Leave the sunscreen at home
Cancun is home to many endangered species of animals found only in the Great Mayan Reef. Due to the ecological impact of traditional sunscreens and insect repellent when they enter the waterways, you can only buy and use reef-safe products in Cancun. These reef-safe creams are the only ones available in Cancun’s stores, but may not be on your local supermarket shelves back home. It's easier to buy the approved sunscreen when you get there.
How to get from Cancun Airport to Cancun
The best way to reach your hotel from the Cancun Airport is with private transportation. This can either be a private driver or a shuttle bus.
No matter which mode of transportation you choose for your transfer from the Cancun Airport to Cancun’s city center, make sure you arrange it ahead of time to avoid any mishaps. Cancun taxis are notorious for high fees and bait and switch pricing, so it’s better to go with a reliable, prepaid service with a service guarantee.
Daytrip private car service from the Cancun Airport to Cancun
Private drivers provide the flexibility and direct transportation that is missing from shuttle bus services. Your Daytrip driver will meet you in the arrivals hall, help with your bags, and take you to your hotel.
Daytrip’s fleet of vehicles is insured and has professional drivers behind the wheel who have been background checked and drive for a living. And since you can pay in advance online, there’s no surprises!
With this level of attention to detail and care, it is no surprise Daytrip has won Tripadvisor’s Travelers' Choice Award for the last 8 consecutive years. This route starts at $9 per seat, so book your airport transfer today!
Shuttle buses from the Cancun Airport to Cancun
There are a variety of shuttle bus options based on your price point, schedule, and hotel package. Each shuttle bus company operates differently, so carefully review their procedures to avoid any surprises. Shuttle buses range in price from $8 to $20 per passenger.
Some hotels and resorts arrange their own shuttle bus transportation straight to their premises, but you may have to wait for other arriving passengers at the airport.
The cheapest shuttle buses will take you to a single drop-off point in the Hotel Zone for all passengers. Calculate the cost of a taxi or the walking distance to your resort from the drop-off point before agreeing to this option. The cheapest transfer can suddenly double in price when factoring in a taxi ride as well.
Things to do when you get to Cancun
Cancun has nearly endless possibilities for relaxation, exploration, and sport! Once your plane touches down at Cancun Airport, head to Cancun for these fun activities.
Visit the colorful underwater world of the Caribbean Sea
The Great Mayan Reef is the world’s second-largest coral reef system, right behind Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. It stretches for 620 miles (1,000 km) down the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, along the coast of Belize and Guatemala to Honduras’ northern shores. It is home to a diverse variety of marine life, including manatees, 500 species of fish, and 65 species of coral.
Your Cancun vacation is the perfect opportunity to snorkel, dive, and scuba dive in this unique and important ecosystem. Snorkel along the shores at one of Cancun’s many beaches, or hire an instructor to guide you step-by-step through the more complex steps of scuba diving. You can even get your SCUBA license!
Cool off in the cenotes
Cenotes are naturally formed sinkholes filled with fresh water from underground aquifers that have been carved out over thousands of years. They are a unique landform to this region of Mexico and held sacred religious roles for the Mayans.
If you are using Daytrip for your transfer from the Cancun Airport to Cancun, you can go directly to Cenote Chaak Tun and Cenote Las Mojarras after your flight. Don’t miss out on this unique experience!
Work on your tan on Cancun’s white sand beaches
The white sand beaches in Cancun are the perfect place to forget all of your stress while you’re far from home and work. Grab a pina colada, set up your umbrella, and spend the day listening to the ocean or catching up on your reading goals.
What is the best time to visit Cancun
Cancun is located in the tropics and has two seasons: the dry season (November to April) and the wet season (May to October). The best time to visit Cancun is the dry season, as it has long, warm days with sunny skies and little rain.
Cancun is by no means off-limits during the wet season, however, activities and flights from the Cancun Airport may be canceled due to tropical storms. If you choose to travel to Cancun between May and October, monitor the hurricane maps and be prepared for a quick exit or alternative vacation plans.
Visit these sights on the way
Jardin Botanico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marin
One of the largest nature reserves in Mexico, this lush patch of jungle is home to the last troop of spider monkeys on the coast. The Jungle Troop
Cenote Chaak Tun
Sunlight and trees pour into a small hole in the heart of this stunning underground cenote ornamented by beautiful cave formations. Light in the Dark
Cenotes Kin-Ha
A small hole in the ground opens up into a beautifully illuminated cave where you can swim and dive. Sun and Water
Playa Delfines
Playa Delfines is popular with local surfers and is located right in the heart of Cancun’s Hotel Zone. Surf like the dolphins
“I used this service for a transfer from Split in Croatia to Perast Montenegro. My experience was exceptional. My driver Bojan was helpful, informative and ensured my journey was comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend the service.”
“We were extremely satisfied with the quality of service we received from Day Trip. We had two Day Trip rides on August 31 from Athens to Lefkada and September 7 from Lefkada back to Athens. Both trips included stops at scenic sites in Greece. Both drivers were excellent and accommodating. However, we’d especially like to recognize Panos Peppas, who was our driver from Lefkada to Athens. Panos was incredibly nice & pleasant and delivered outstanding customer service, which included handling all of luggage, providing us with cold waters throughout the trip, providing us protein bars, providing us with printed materials on the Corinth Canal (one of scenic stops), looking up and providing us with terminal & gate info for our flight back home and providing us with a recipe for tzatziki.”
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“We absolutely love this company and have used it many times over the years to get from A to B without the hassle of hiring a car ourselves. Excellent drivers every time. Efficient and professional. It’s worth every penny and we can honestly recommend Day Trip to everyone. It’s 5 star rating is well deserved.”
“We traveled from Nuremberg to Munich in a beautiful Audi. Driver picked us at our hotel at the exact time requested. Got us to Munich in plenty of time for our next tour. Driver made sure we were comfortable”
“Gonzalo from daytrip was our driver and he was absolutely amazing. He went over and beyond trying to locate us as our service wasn't so good on our phones. He patiently awaited our arrival to the lobby so he could take us from Tulum Dreams Resort to our other hotel in cancun an hour and a half away near the airport prior to our departure flight home. He was polite, respectful and kind. Made sure we were comfortable during our long ride. Fast and to the point. I recommend this company as finding a one way ride from Tulum to Cancun isn't easy or cheap and this company provides a great service for a great price. I will definitely be using them again whenever I'm in the Cancun/Tulum area. Thank you DayTrip and Gonzola.”
“We were picked up by Marianna to drive us from Heraklion to Chania. The weather was terrible & due to this Marianna arrived a few minutes late. She contacted me to advise of this. Marianna lives in Chana and she made our trip very interesting by informing us of local things to do and see in Chania. Marianna is a safe driver and we all felt comfortable with the speed she drove at and how good her driving was in heavy rain. She is a lovely person with fluent English. We highly recommend Daytrips and if you are in Heraklion or Chania please make sure you ask for Marianna.”
“Used the service to go from Luxor to Hurghada, Egypt. Ahmed H was our driver and he was perfect. The car was new, clean, he had water and snacks for us, and accommodated our stops. Great service from him and would recommend it.”
“Used Daytrip for two rides in Mexico, which were both great. So comfortable, and we arrived at each of our destinations at a great time. Both were incredible drivers, and we felt so safe. One of our drivers, Miguel, also played the best music! Will definitely use Daytrip on our next trip to Mexico.”
“We did not know what to expect with this trip and booked from Australia. We were initially looking for an easy way to travel from Granada to Malaga. We decided not to waste the opportunity to see something additional on our way. Miguel certainly exceeded our expectations. His English was excellent (unfortunately we speak very little Spanish), and he was very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the regions as we passed through and also discussing some of the local ways. Miguel took us to Antequera as planned and ensured we were able to easily get our tickets to the attractions without any sense of rushing us. We were picked up and dropped off punctually and really enjoyed our trip. Hopefully we will return to Spain and we can use this service again sometime.”
“We used the service twice while in Thailand. Extremely prompt and efficient customer service. Best rate being offered in Chiang Mai for the travels. Polite, punctual, professional and English speaking drivers. Clean, comfortable vehicles. Being a regular visitor to Thailand, this was hands down the best service. Most pleased with the company. I hope it sustains the excellence of service that was rendered to us.”
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Good to know
Children
If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!
Pets
Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.
Tips
Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).
Luggage
Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm
Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm
Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.
Payment methods
Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!
Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Yes! A return trip will take you back to your city of origin in the same size car in which you arrived. Return trips can be booked for the any day. You can also add customized sightseeing stops separately for each trip! Don’t worry if you don’t know your exact address at the time of booking - you’ll have the opportunity to update us closer to your travel date. Make sure to select “Return” when you start the booking process, then choose the dates and times of your departures.
For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.
Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on-screen. Select “One Way” or “Return” to change the type of trip you need. It’s a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!
Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
