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 →
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.
- Cash or card for airport taxis in Mexico?
- Authorized taxis are pre-paid at the booth in MXN. Card accepted at most booths. Avoid USD pricing — it's always worse.