Passenger van
Toyota Hiace or similar
Up to 8
Up to 8
One way$105per vehicle
Round trip$195
Transportation from Cancun Airport to Akumal
1 h 30 min from Cancun Airport, at a fixed price per vehicle. The driver tracks your flight and waits at the exit with your name — if you land late, the price does not change.
$105
Akumal
Transportation zone · 92 km and about 1 h 30 min from Cancun Airport (CUN)
Riviera Maya · Quintana Roo · one fixed price for every hotel in the zone
Local time8:53 PMUTC−5
Weather now24 °CDrizzle
- 1 h 30 minfrom the airport
- 92 kmby road
- 58hotels, same price
- 4+tours & activities
- 1fixed price, per vehicle
- UTC−5local time zone
Check your price to Akumal
Fixed prices per vehicle
What a transfer to Akumal costs
One price per vehicle, not per person. Taxes, tolls and luggage included, and the same price whatever time you land.
Airport taxi
VW Jetta or similar
Up to 3
Up to 3
One way$115per vehicle
Round trip$225
Luxury SUV
Chevrolet Suburban or similar
Up to 5
Up to 5
One way$230per vehicle
Round trip$450
Group van
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar
Up to 15
Up to 15
One way$270per vehicle
Round trip$500
One way in USD per vehicle, taxes, tolls and luggage included. Round trip is the total for both legs. The price does not change with the time of day or a delayed flight.
How it works
From landing to the car
What happens between the plane door and the seat, step by step.
We track your flight
From the flight number you give us. If you land two hours late the driver is still there, and it costs the same.
Your name at the exit
The driver waits past customs with a sign. No line, no negotiating, no looking for a counter.
Straight to the door
Private vehicle, no other passengers and no stops on the way unless you ask for one.
Free cancellation with Premium
Up to 24 hours before, with no explanation and no fee. Economy includes one change with 24 hours’ notice.
More than just a ride
Why book with eTransfers
Since 2010, more than a million travelers have landed and found their driver waiting. 10 airports, hundreds of destinations, one fixed price.
- Fixed price, per vehicleWhat you see is what you pay. No surge, no per-bag fees.
- Driver at arrivals, flight trackedYour name on a sign, even if the flight is late.
- Free cancellation with PremiumUp to 24 h before, full refund, no questions asked.
- Automated from booking to pickupInstant confirmation, live status, IAN for messages and Emma for calls.
Hotels by zone
Hotels in Akumal we pick up from
Same fixed price to any of them. If yours is not on the list, type it in the search box.
Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness ResortAkumal
$105per vehicle
Akumal Beach ResortAkumal
$105per vehicle
Akumal Beach Resort ColumbusAkumal
$105per vehicle
Akumal Tan-IkAkumal
$105per vehicle
Akumal TanikAkumal
$105per vehicle
Bahia Gran Principe AkumalAkumal
$105per vehicle
Bahia Principe AkumalAkumal
$105per vehicle
Bahia Principe CobaAkumal
$105per vehicle
Bahia Principe Luxury Sian Ka'anAkumal
$105per vehicle
Bahia Principe TulumAkumal
$105per vehicle
Be Live Grand Riviera MayaAkumal
$105per vehicle
El Dorado SeasideAkumal
$105per vehicle
Your hotel is not on the list?Type it in the search box. Same fixed price to every hotel in the area.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Akumal
What you can reach from here, and what is worth the drive.
Shows
Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ
on Tripadvisor
From
$110
per adult · taxes & fees included
Theme parks
Jungala Aqua Experience
on Tripadvisor
From
$80.06
per adult · taxes & fees included
Theme parks
Xcaret Park
on Viator
From
$134.10
per adult · taxes & fees included
Theme parks
Xenses Park
on Tripadvisor
From
$80.10
per adult · taxes & fees included
From our local team
Tips from our team for Akumal
What travelers ask us most about this route, answered by the people who drive it.
eTransfers local teamDriving this route since 2010 Verified by our team at CUN
What time should I book the pickup for?
For the way in you do not choose: we read the flight number and the driver is there when you land, however late it is. For the way back we confirm the exact time the night before, counting 1 h 30 min of road plus the check-in window.
Is it worth it for two people?
The price is per vehicle, so two people pay the same $105 as four. Against two airport taxi fares it usually wins; against one, it is about even and you get a closed price and a driver who waits.
We are bringing a lot of luggage
One suitcase and one carry-on per passenger is included and nothing is charged by the bag. Golf clubs, surfboards, pushchairs and wheelchairs fit — tell us when you book so we send the right vehicle, at no extra cost.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. A stop at a supermarket or a pharmacy is the one almost everybody asks for, and it is added when you book rather than negotiated with the driver.
Everywhere we go here
Transfers to every spot in Akumal
11 destinations with their own page: price, travel time and how the pickup works.
- Bahia Principe Escape Sian Ka'an
- Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- Bahia Principe Explore Coba
- Bahia Principe Explore Tulum
- Bahia Principe Premier Akumal
- Casa Zama
- Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa
- Hidden Beach Au Naturel Resort
- Nah Uxibal Villa and Casitas
- Nah Uxibal Villa and Casitas
- Terrazas By Bahia Principe Riviera Maya
Travel guides
Riviera Maya travel guides
Practical, written by the team that drives the city every day.
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Leaving Akumal
How the return transfer to Cancun Airport works.
- Back to the airportPickup three hours before an international flight and two before a domestic one, plus the travel time. We confirm the exact time the night before.
- Change it from MyTripFlight moved? Update your pickup time yourself, or tell IAN on WhatsApp.
- Luggage and stopsLuggage is included and there are no per-bag fees. A stop at a supermarket or a pharmacy on the way can be added when you book.
Verified reviews
What travelers say about their transfers
Laura J.
“Hiring a private transportation service to Costa Mujeres was one of the best decisions I made during my trip. I arrived at the airport very exhausted and being able to get to my hotel quickly was great. All the staff was very friendly and the trip was direct.”
eTransfers customers · March 2023
Lee P.
“I traveled with my family to the Riviera Maya and from our arrival at the airport everything was perfect. We booked a Private Transportation Akumal service to get to our hotel and we are very satisfied, the driver was very kind and attentive with us.”
eTransfers customers · March 2023
Chris T.
“My friends and I visited Playa Paraiso a few months ago and booked a Group Shuttle to get to the hotel and move around. It was definitely a fantastic idea, as it made our trip much easier.”
eTransfers customers · March 2023
Questions about getting to Akumal
How long does it take to get from Cancun Airport to Akumal?
About 1 h 30 min without traffic, calculated from distance and speed limits. At rush hour it can take longer; the price stays the same.
How much is a transfer from Cancun Airport to Akumal?
From $105 per vehicle one way, with taxes, tolls and luggage included. It is a price per vehicle and not per person, so a family or a group splits it. You see the full list by vehicle further up this page.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. One price covers every seat in it, and child seats are free and do not take up a paid seat. The more of you there are, the less it costs each.
Is it cheaper than a taxi?
Almost always, and more importantly it is known in advance. Airport taxis are a concession with a fixed fare per zone, posted at the exit and not negotiable, and they usually sit well above a transfer booked ahead.
Can I use Uber or a ride app instead?
Ride apps work in the area but cannot pick up inside the airport, and at night there may be nothing available. What you find at the terminal are the authorised taxis. A booked transfer is the only option with the price closed before you land.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Nothing. We track the flight number, the driver adjusts, and the price is the same. That is the whole reason we ask for the flight number when you book.
Can I cancel?
With the Premium fare, yes: free up to 24 hours before pickup, with no explanation and no fee, and changes are free up to 12 hours before. The Economy fare, the cheapest one, has no free cancellation, but it includes one change if you let us know at least 24 hours ahead.
Do you take us to any hotel in Akumal?
Any address inside the zone, at the same price: hotel, rental, private house or the ferry pier. If your hotel is not in the list above, type it in the search box and it will come up.
How much luggage can we bring?
One suitcase and one carry-on per passenger is included. If you are traveling with golf clubs, a surfboard or a pushchair, tell us when you book and we will put you in the right vehicle at no extra cost.
Is the transfer private or shared?
Private. The vehicle is yours: no other passengers, no waiting for anyone else to land and no stops on the way unless you ask for one.
AI-powered service
Meet IAN and Emma, the AI behind every transfer
IAN answers your messages in seconds and Emma takes your calls, in English and Spanish, 24/7. Change a time, add a stop or ask for a receipt: it is done in the same conversation.
- Replies in seconds, any hour of the day
- Changes, stops and receipts from the chat
- WhatsApp, SMS, email or a phone call
IAN · eTransfersOnline · replies in seconds
My flight now lands at 4:10 PM. What happens?
Nothing to do. We track AA 1234 and moved your pickup to 4:10 PM. Your driver will be at the arrivals exit with your name.
Message IAN…
EmmaVoice assistant · answers calls 24/7
And the rest runs on its own
From the moment you book until the driver is at the exit, every step is automated.
- BookedInstant confirmation, voucher by email and WhatsApp
- Flight trackedYour flight is monitored; a delay reschedules the pickup on its own
- Driver assignedName, photo and plate sent the day before
- Driver at arrivalsWaiting at the terminal exit with your name on a sign
MyTrip · the eTransfers web app
Your transfer, in your pocket
MyTrip works like a ride app: follow your driver on the map, fix a flight change yourself and share your trip with your family. No download, no password.
- Watch your driver arrive in real timeFollow the route on the map from the moment they leave until you reach your hotel. No calls, no guessing.
- Know who picks you up before leaving the airportName and photo of your driver on screen. You recognize them at first sight.
- Flight changed? Update it yourselfFix the flight number, the time or how many travel, in seconds, from your phone.
- Your family knows where you areShare your trip with a link and let them watch it live, no download needed.
- Voucher with QR code, even with no signal
- Pay in one tap: card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal
- No passwords, no sign-up: you enter with the link we send
- Your next transfer in two taps
- Like an app, without downloading one