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One-way Airport Transfer to Cancun or Playa del Carmen

Recommended by 94% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Cancun, Mexico
  • 10 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

Get your Playa del Carmen groove on as soon as you clear customs when you book this party-friendly airport arrival transfer by stylish SUV. Greet your driver outside the airport, then spark up your favorite tunes on Spotify, catch up with what you've missed on your flight, and tuck into alcoholic drinks and bottled water. Just ask if you'd like to stop at a supermarket en route.
  • Travel to Playa del Carmen from Cancun Airport in a private SUV
  • Enjoy onboard Wi-Fi plus your choice of music on Spotify
  • Rehydrate with bottled water or get the party started with alcoholic drinks
  • Door-to-door service with no pauses to wait on or pick up other travelers

What's Included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • ADO Bus Stop - Terminal 3
      77569 Quintana Roo, Mexico

      TERMINAL 3: FIND YOUR DRIVER HOLDING YOUR LAST NAME BY THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MARGARITA VILLE BAR TERMINAL 4: YOU WILL FIND YOUR DRIVER HOLDING YOUR LAST NAME WAITING FOR YOU AT THE WELCOME BAR BY TURNING LEFT AT “TAXI TOUR OPERATOR” DOOR AND WALK ALL THE WAY STRAIGHT.

    End point

    • Fairmont Mayakoba
      Carretera Federal Cancún Km 298, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico

      ANY PLACE IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN OR NEARER

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 06/03/2019 - 05/10/2027

      Monday - Saturday : 1:00 AM - 11:30 PM

      Sunday : 1:00 PM - 11:30 PM

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Traveler Photos

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    Featured review

    Evette_S
    Fantastic Cancun airport transfer. Even though our flight was delayed, our driver was waiting with a friendly smile — and even surprised us with a birthday message on our greeting sign. He snapped some great photos for us and later shared them, which was such a thoughtful touch. Super friendly, easygoing, and he even vibed with the reggaeton I played. Truly the perfect way to start our trip.

    Reviews

    4.7
    based on 62 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Easy Peasy!!

    jennifer_D, Jan 2026
    Rueben was great! Thank you for the easy transition from airplane to being on our way as soon as we got outside!

    Fantastic Cancun airport...

    Evette_S, Nov 2025
    Fantastic Cancun airport transfer. Even though our flight was delayed, our driver was waiting with a friendly smile — and even surprised us with a birthday message on our greeting sign. He snapped some great photos for us and later shared them, which was such a thoughtful touch. Super friendly, easygoing, and he even vibed with the reggaeton I played. Truly the perfect way to start our trip.

    We had an issue with our...

    Gilbert_V, Nov 2025
    We had an issue with our bags and the driver stayed, even after we didn't answer their messages. 10/10 would recommend

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Muchas gracias! And thank you fornyour trust

    Good start a journey

    Dragutin_S, Feb 2025
    Everything was perfect! From the begining with a beer and nice driving. Thanks to the Georg, a driver..

    Good Service and great communications

    Jody_C, Jan 2025
    Some confusion at airport on which terminal, but communication to get it corrected was excellent. Would use them again and clarify which terminal I am located.

    Response from Host, Jan 2025

    so happy to assist you next time!

    Awesomeness

    Leo_C, Dec 2024
    Awesome service. Was waiting for us at the airport. Extremely nice driver. Great service. Thank you!

    Response from Host, Jan 2025

    you are so kind to take the time to write about us ! we hope we can serve you even better next time!

    Easy and comfortable transfer

    Tessa_S, Dec 2024
    We had a good experience. Our driver had great communication with us and we stayed in contact prior to arrival so that we could meet up seamlessly once we got our bags through baggage claim. He also let us stop at a bank on the way so that we could get some pesos, which I really appreciate.

    Response from Host, Dec 2024

    So happy to serve you anytime

    Great Ride

    derrick_m, Aug 2024
    Alex our driver was amazing . He was a very safe driver and made the experience pleasant . His only downside was he is a Dallas Cowboy Fan !! Loved the service

    Response from Host, Aug 2024

    🤣we will let him know!! Thank you so much for your review

    A great way to start/end a vacation

    Lawrence_T, May 2024
    Driver was waiting for me at the airport, VERY polite, and made a grocery store stop for me on the way to my resort. The return trip was just as easy, with on-time pickup. The drivers even contacted me by text the evening before my rides to re-confirm. I highly recommend this company.

    Response from Host, Aug 2024

    So happy to serve you Thank you for writting this review

    Cancun Airport- NO SERVICE PROVIDED1

    Robert_D, Apr 2024
    Our ride service operator did not complete his assignment upon arrival at the airport for pickup. He was not there although he said he was. There was no contact to find us until our time had expired. Funny, 3 minutes after my booking in September 2023 he sent a message on how wonderful everything would be. I searched and searched all over the location. There were multiple drivers with signs for the clients. None were for me. This operator will swear up and down he was there. HE DID NOT DO HIS JOB. He notes in his no show message the time of our arrival at 2:57pm yet did not contact us until our time was over after 4pm. Imagine the anxiety? We were left to the scams of Mexican taxis charging us more than 50% of what we had paid. My wife was hysterical at the notion that we would spend the night at the airport. What was I to do? In addition, we did not know if we were at risk of being robbed further and left on the highway. I'd appreciate the courtesy of a refund. I was NOT going to waste more of my time and emotional well-being on my vacation. AND certainly, was not going to trust Viator to get me to my return flight home on time. This totally ruined the start of our vacation having to pay out cash that was slated for other activities that subsequently missed. It would be very difficult to trust Viator again. It’s sad that customers NOT service providers are penalized.

    Excellent driver and very...

    John_W, Apr 2024
    Excellent driver and very comfortable SUV! Great communication and we would highly recommend this service.

    Recommended!

    Lewis_M, Apr 2024
    Our driver Angel was great! Lots of communication before arriving. Our flight was delayed and they were very accommodating with the pick up. Easy to find where to meet. Would definitely recommend using them for a quick easy hotel transfer!

    Good drive and good...

    Kenji_S, Mar 2024
    Good drive and good select Disney songs music for my kids. I would recommend my friends. It was very relax with private luxury car.

    Amazing service!

    Stephanie_M, Feb 2024
    We encountered an accident on the way to our hotel. Traffic had already been stopped for 1.5 hours. Miguel went out of his way to get us to our destination. Would highly recommend!!

    The Best Transfer in Town

    Tony_H, Jan 2024
    Great host. Beautiful car. Wealth of knowledge and very funny. Would recommend to anyone traveling in the area.

    Viator/Cancun…gets you there with a smile

    Michael_D, Dec 2023
    Seamless experience. It happened just the way you advertised it. We arrive, driver waiting with a smile and a pleasant welcome.

    Can’t go wrong.

    Jeremy_S, Nov 2023
    Great job! They were right where they said they would be when I exited customs. Car was just outside and we were on our way! No waiting no hassle. Best way to get to Playa Del Carmen.

    Sumy was amazing! Very...

    Darren_U, Nov 2023
    Sumy was amazing! Very kind and attentive. She got us to the resort safely. I want her to always be my driver when i come to Mexico

    Awesome service

    Kristin_L, Nov 2023
    Shirley was awesome! Our flight was late getting us to Cancun airport in time for rush-hour traffic….. yes it does exist here. She had beer for those who wanted it and water for the rest of us. Last minute decision to hit an ATM was also provided with a smile on her face. Highly recommend them especially this driver.

    Start a vacation with a bang

    Kimberly_L, Nov 2023
    Our driver was Miguel and he is the best! Amazing communication and patience with a busy arrival process. Clean,nice car with cold refreshing water. So glad we did private driver after a long flight. Worth every penny.

    A fantastic service!

    Alastair_M, Oct 2023
    Miguel is awesome! A great service, no fuss and he makes everything easy for you. I booked his service late and he easily accommodated our booking with short notice and provided clear directions on pick up. Would 100% book Miguel again

    Great overall experience

    Alejandro_D, Aug 2023
    Great driver Aurora was. Excellent experience. Her knowledge in question we asker were on point. Very safe

    Great

    Carlos_r, Jul 2023
    Alex was great , had a ton of info on things to do and was really informative. Would use again. Because of him.

    Excellent Service

    Julian_S, Jun 2023
    We were greeted in a very professional manner by Tadeo and given cold drinks. He drove us safely to our resort. Great service!!

    Excellence

    Marnie_C, Jun 2023
    Our driver was amazing and stopped off for us to grab a few items at the grocery store before dropping us at our resort. The Suburban was spotless and new with great music. She had a variety of drinks for us as well! Great company! Will always use them

    Excellent service.

    Erin_B, Apr 2023
    Excellent driver service. Punctual and friendly. His recommendations are awesome. This is our third time using them and they are great.

    Will use again

    CAROLYNS, Mar 2023
    Great service apricated the call from Manuel, gave easy direction how to locate the greeter. had a safe and enjoyable.

    Recommend ride with jesus

    Daniel_S, Mar 2023
    Jesus was a great driver, had fantastic conversations and a really good ride. Very friendly, speaks English so well and have us a lot of info about the area.

    Fantastic Private transport - will use with each visit!

    Julia_H, Feb 2023
    Jesus picked us up at the exit of the terminal - with a sign with our names on it so we knew it was our ride. Don’t fall for all the people who are trying to get you to ride with them! Also as a warning - service is spotty there. The SUV was in perfect shape, clean and the AC worked so well. He offered us water and beers - gave us extra information about the area and recommendations based on areas we had and had not visited. Would use him again!

    Used this company a few...

    Christopher_G, Feb 2023
    Used this company a few times now and will continue to use them. Great service and great communication.

    From $120.00

    per group (up to 6)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 19 days in advance.

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