Uber vs Taxi at Benito Juárez International (MEX)
Take Uber — recommended by locals over the alternative.
Side by side
| Factor | Uber | Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Option | Uber / Didi | Authorised Taxi (Sitio 300, Yellow & White) |
| Cost | $200–$350 MXN | $250–$450 MXN by zone |
| Journey | 30–60 min | 30–60 min |
| Wait | 5–10 mins | 0–10 mins |
| Payment | App Payment | Card & Cash |
| Locals recommend |
- ✓ Fixed price
- ✓ Tracked trip
- ! Pickup outside parking, not curbside
- ! Surge after late flights
- ✓ Prepaid, no negotiation
- ✓ Inside terminal
- ! Pricier than Uber
Scams to watch either way
- Unofficial 'taxi' touts
Men in suits inside arrivals offering taxis. Not authorised, no meter, often double or triple the rate.
Avoid: Only use the yellow Sitio 300 counter or Uber pickup outside.
- Currency confusion
Driver quotes '50' meaning USD when you assumed pesos.
Avoid: Confirm 'pesos' explicitly and the total before getting in.
- Wrong terminal Uber pickup
Drivers cancel because of confusing pickup point, you walk in circles.
Avoid: Terminal 1: cross to the parking structure. Terminal 2: Sala C exit.
Frequently asked
Q.Uber or Taxi from MEX — which is better?
Uber — recommended by locals over the alternative. Uber / Didi: $200–$350 MXN, 30–60 min.
Q.How much is Uber from Benito Juárez International?
$200–$350 MXN typical. Journey 30–60 min, wait 5–10 mins. Payment: App Payment.
Q.How much is Taxi from Benito Juárez International?
$250–$450 MXN by zone typical. Journey 30–60 min, wait 0–10 mins. Payment: Card & Cash.
Q.What should I watch for on arrival at MEX?
Unofficial 'taxi' touts: Men in suits inside arrivals offering taxis. Not authorised, no meter, often double or triple the rate. — Only use the yellow Sitio 300 counter or Uber pickup outside.
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