# Leaving airports in Mexico: the fast, honest guide

> How to get out of every major airport in Mexico without overpaying — ride apps, official taxis, trains and cash tips for 6 hubs.

- Published: 2026-07-22
- Updated: 2026-07-22
- Author: Airport Exit
- Canonical URL: https://www.airportexit.com/blog/leaving-mexico-airports-guide

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You've landed in Mexico. You're tired. Everyone at the arrivals hall wants to sell you a ride. Here's how each of the main airports actually works — the ride app that works, the fair fare, and the transit option worth taking.

## The rules for Mexico

**Ride apps:** Uber and DiDi are cheaper and safer than street taxis in almost every city.

**Cash vs card:** Cards work in cities; carry pesos for tips and small vendors.

**Golden rule:** never take an unmarked car from someone approaching you inside the terminal. Walk to the official taxi rank or open your ride app.

## The airports

### [Cancún (CUN)](/airports/cun-cancun)

Full breakdown of every transport option, current fares and known scams: [airport guide for Cancún (CUN)](/airports/cun-cancun). Also useful: [money and tipping at CUN](/currency-at/cun-cancun) and [whether Uber works at CUN](/uber-at/cun-cancun).

### [Guadalajara (GDL)](/airports/gdl-guadalajara)

Full breakdown of every transport option, current fares and known scams: [airport guide for Guadalajara (GDL)](/airports/gdl-guadalajara). Also useful: [money and tipping at GDL](/currency-at/gdl-guadalajara) and [whether Uber works at GDL](/uber-at/gdl-guadalajara).

### [Monterrey (MTY)](/airports/mty-monterrey)

Full breakdown of every transport option, current fares and known scams: [airport guide for Monterrey (MTY)](/airports/mty-monterrey). Also useful: [money and tipping at MTY](/currency-at/mty-monterrey) and [whether Uber works at MTY](/uber-at/mty-monterrey).

### [Puerto Vallarta (PVR)](/airports/pvr-puerto-vallarta)

Full breakdown of every transport option, current fares and known scams: [airport guide for Puerto Vallarta (PVR)](/airports/pvr-puerto-vallarta). Also useful: [money and tipping at PVR](/currency-at/pvr-puerto-vallarta) and [whether Uber works at PVR](/uber-at/pvr-puerto-vallarta).

### [San José del Cabo (SJD)](/airports/sjd-san-jose-del-cabo)

Full breakdown of every transport option, current fares and known scams: [airport guide for San José del Cabo (SJD)](/airports/sjd-san-jose-del-cabo). Also useful: [money and tipping at SJD](/currency-at/sjd-san-jose-del-cabo) and [whether Uber works at SJD](/uber-at/sjd-san-jose-del-cabo).

### [Tijuana (TIJ)](/airports/tij-tijuana)

Full breakdown of every transport option, current fares and known scams: [airport guide for Tijuana (TIJ)](/airports/tij-tijuana). Also useful: [money and tipping at TIJ](/currency-at/tij-tijuana) and [whether Uber works at TIJ](/uber-at/tij-tijuana).

## Bookmark this before you fly

Screenshot the airport guide for wherever you land — arrivals is a bad time to fight patchy Wi‑Fi. Every guide on Airport Exit is updated as fares and apps change in Mexico.

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