Mexico airport exit guides
Curbside taxis at Mexican airports are the single biggest rip-off you'll meet on arrival. Always pre-pay at the official 'Taxi Autorizado' booth inside the terminal, or use Uber/Didi from the designated zone.
Common exit risks
- • Curbside 'taxi' touts at CUN with fake official lanyards
- • Time-share reps disguised as transport help
- • USD pricing inflating the fare 2–3×
Cash & card advice
- • Authorized taxis are pre-paid at the booth in MXN. Card accepted at most booths. Avoid USD pricing — it's always worse.
Ride-hailing status
- • Uber and Didi work at CUN, MEX, GDL, SJD — but pickup rules vary by terminal. Walk past the curb touts to the official ride-hailing zone.
AIRPORTS IN MEXICO
- MEXhigh riskMexico CityBenito Juárez InternationalFare $250–$400 MXNRead →
- CUNhigh riskCancúnCancún InternationalFare $15–$25 (shared shuttle) · $50–$80 (taxi)Read →
- GDLmedium riskGuadalajaraGuadalajara InternationalFare MXN 250–500Read →
- SJDhigh riskSan José del CaboLos Cabos InternationalFare USD 25–95Read →
- MTYmedium riskMonterreyMonterrey–General Mariano Escobedo InternationalFare MX$400–MX$700Read →
- PVRmedium riskPuerto VallartaPuerto Vallarta–Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz InternationalFare MX$200–MX$400Read →
- TIJmedium riskTijuanaTijuana International (Cross Border Xpress)Fare MX$200–MX$350Read →
POPULAR ROUTES IN MEXICO
FAQ
- Does Uber work at airports in Mexico?
- Uber and Didi work at CUN, MEX, GDL, SJD — but pickup rules vary by terminal. Walk past the curb touts to the official ride-hailing zone.
- Should I pay an airport taxi in cash or card in Mexico?
- Authorized taxis are pre-paid at the booth in MXN. Card accepted at most booths. Avoid USD pricing — it's always worse.
- What currency do I need for a taxi in Mexico?
- Mexico uses the MXN ($). Card at authorized booths; cash otherwise. Refuse USD pricing. Avoid changing money at airport kiosks — the rate is usually 5–15% worse than a bank ATM inside the terminal.
- Do I tip taxi drivers in Mexico?
- 10% is appreciated. Drivers do not rely on tips the way US drivers do, and inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
- What airport scams are common in Mexico?
- The three most reported on arrival: Curbside 'taxi' touts at CUN with fake official lanyards; Time-share reps disguised as transport help; USD pricing inflating the fare 2–3×. See the individual airport guides for terminal-specific details.
- Which airports in Mexico have exit guides?
- We cover 7 airports in Mexico — including MEX, CUN, GDL, SJD, MTY. Each guide has the official taxi rank location, fair fare, ride-hailing status and the scams to watch for on arrival.