Passenger van
Toyota Hiace or similar
Up to 8
Up to 8
One way$69per vehicle
Return$131.33
Transfers from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen
60 min from Cancun Airport, at a fixed price per vehicle. The driver tracks your flight and waits at the exit with a name board — if you land late, the price stays the same.
$69
Playa del Carmen
Transport zone · 68 km and about 60 min from Cancun Airport (CUN)
Riviera Maya · Quintana Roo · one fixed price for every hotel in the zone
Local time4:45 AMUTC−5
Weather now25 °COvercast
- 60 minfrom the airport
- 68 kmby road
- 663hotels, same price
- 4+tours & activities
- 1fixed price, per vehicle
- UTC−5local time zone
Check your price to Playa del Carmen
Fixed prices per vehicle
What a transfer to Playa del Carmen 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$71per vehicle
Return$133.33
Luxury SUV
Chevrolet Suburban or similar
Up to 5
Up to 5
One way$154per vehicle
Return$293
Group van
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar
Up to 15
Up to 15
One way$149.99per vehicle
Return$299.99
One way in USD per vehicle, taxes, tolls and luggage included. Return is the total for both legs. The price doesn’t change with the time of day or a delayed flight.
How it works
From landing to the car
What happens between the aircraft door and your 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 name board. No queue, no haggling, no hunting 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, no questions asked and no fee. Economy includes one change with 24 hours’ notice.
Areas of the town
Where to stay in Playa del Carmen
Four parts of the same zone, one price. Pick by feel: a walkable town centre, gated resorts or luxury in the jungle.
Town centre and Quinta Avenida
Boutique hotels and apartments a short walk from the pedestrian street, the beach clubs and the Cozumel ferry. Lively until late.
Playacar
Gated resort district south of the ferry pier: all-inclusives, golf and a quieter beach. 5 minutes to the town centre.
Xcaret area
Hotel Xcaret, Xcaret Arte and Occidental at Xcaret, 10 minutes south, with park entry included.
North: Mayakoba and Playa Paraiso
Fairmont, Andaz, Banyan Tree, Grand Velas and Vidanta among lagoons and jungle, 10 to 15 minutes north.
More than just a transfer
Why book with eTransfers
Since 2010, more than a million travellers 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 pricing, no per-bag fees.
- Driver at arrivals, flight trackedYour name on a board, even if the flight is late.
- Free cancellation with PremiumUp to 24 h before, full refund, no questions asked.
- Automated from booking to pick-upInstant confirmation, live status, IAN for messages and Emma for calls.
Hotels by zone
Hotels in Playa del Carmen we pick up from
Same fixed price to any of them. If yours isn’t on the list, type it in the search box.
A-Nah SuitesPlaya del Carmen
$69per vehicle
Aalada Playa del CarmenPlaya del Carmen
$69per vehicle
Ahava HotelPlaya del Carmen
$69per vehicle
Aldea ThaiPlaya del Carmen
$69per vehicle
All Riviera ResortPlaya del Carmen
$69per vehicle
Allegro PlayacarPlaya del Carmen
$69per vehicle
Aloft Playa del CarmenPlaya del Carmen
$69per vehicle
Alojamiento Suite ColibríPlaya del Carmen
$69per vehicle
Anana ColivingPlaya del Carmen
$69per vehicle
Artisan the Handmade Hotel CollectionPlaya del Carmen
$69per vehicle
Artisian 5A AvenidaPlaya del Carmen
$69per vehicle
Aspira Hotel Playa del CarmenPlaya del Carmen
$69per vehicle
Hotel 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 Playa del Carmen
What you can reach from here, and what’s worth the journey.
Adventure
ATV Xperience by Xcaret
on Tripadvisor
From
$62.10
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 Playa del Carmen
What travellers 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 pick-up for?
On arrival you don’t 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 evening before, allowing 60 min on the road plus the check-in window.
Is it worth it for two people?
The price is per vehicle, so two people pay the same $69 as four. Against two airport taxi fares it usually wins; against one, it’s about even, and you get a fixed price and a driver who waits.
We’re bringing a lot of luggage
One suitcase and one piece of hand luggage per passenger is included and nothing is charged per 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 chemist is the one almost everybody asks for, and it’s added when you book rather than agreed with the driver.
Most searched
The most-searched spots in Playa del Carmen
697 destinations with their own page: price, journey time and how the pick-up works.
- Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
- Sandos Caracol Nature Resort & Water Park
- Grand Riviera Princess
- BlueBay Grand Esmeralda
- The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences
- Platinum Yucatán Princess
- Ocean Maya Royale
- Grand Sunset Princess
- Ocean Riviera Paradise
- Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya
- Playa Del Carmen
- Alila Mayakoba
- Hotel Riviera Caribe Maya
- Fairmont Mayakoba
- Viva Azteca by Wyndham
- Banyan Tree Mayakoba
- Sandos Playacar
- Viva Maya by Wyndham
- Rosewood Mayakoba
- Ferry To Cozumel
Travel guides
Playa del Carmen travel guides
Practical, written by the team that drives the city every day.
How to read a Playa del Carmen address
Playa del Carmen is a grid, and once you can read the grid you can find anything in it without a map. Streets running inland from the sea are Calles and…
3 read
Playa del Carmen: the town you can walk, and the resorts you cannot
Playa del Carmen is the one place on this coast where you can land, drop the bags and not arrange transport again until the flight home — but only if yo…
4 read Back to the airport
Leaving Playa del Carmen
How the return transfer to Cancun Airport works.
- Back to the airportPick-up three hours before an international flight and two before a domestic one, plus the journey time. We confirm the exact time the evening before.
- Change it from MyTripFlight retimed? Update your pick-up 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 chemist on the way can be added when you book.
Verified reviews
What travellers say about their transfers
Maximiliano A.
“I booked my transfer to Playa Mujeres. Everything flowed smoothly on the way to my destination.”
eTransfers customers · June 2023
Joyce T.
“I had an amazing experience with this company. Their prices were unbeatable, and the service they provided was outstanding. We used their transportation service from Cancun airport to our hotel, and the staff was extremely courteous throughout the journey.”
eTransfers customers · May 2023
Dorothy I.
“We decided to book a roundtrip with etransfers online. We used a promo code, it was the most affordable shuttle option we found in Cancun. The drivers were waiting for us at the airport upon arrival and were punctual for our return journey from the hotel. They were polite, drove safely, and provided excellent service. I will definitely choose them again for my future trips.”
eTransfers customers · May 2023
Questions about getting to Playa del Carmen
How long does it take to get from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen?
About 60 min without traffic, worked out 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 Playa del Carmen?
From $69 per vehicle one way, with taxes, tolls and luggage included. It’s a price per vehicle, not per person, so a family or a group shares it. You’ll find 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 don’t 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 you know the price 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 a ride-hailing app instead?
Ride-hailing apps work in the area but can’t pick up inside the airport, and at night there may be nothing available. What you’ll find at the terminal are the authorised taxis. A pre-booked transfer is the only option with the price fixed 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’s 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 pick-up, no questions asked 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 Playa del Carmen?
Any address inside the zone, at the same price: hotel, holiday rental, private house or the ferry pier. If your hotel isn’t 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 piece of hand luggage per passenger is included. If you’re travelling with golf clubs, a surfboard or a pushchair, tell us when you book and we’ll 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.
What is the distance from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen?
68 kilometres (42 miles) south along Highway 307. It is one straight road, so there is no quicker alternative route.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen?
The ADO coach, at around 11 USD per person, is the cheapest option, but it only takes you as far as the Playa del Carmen coach station and takes about 95 minutes. From there you still need a taxi to your hotel. For two or more of you, a private transfer from $69 per vehicle usually costs the same or less and takes you to the door.
Can I book a return transfer from Playa del Carmen back to Cancun Airport?
Yes. A private return is $131.33 per vehicle, less than booking the two legs separately. The pick-up time for the way back is worked out from your departure flight.
Is the transfer from Cancun to Playa del Carmen safe?
Yes. Every vehicle is licensed for federal transport, insured for passengers and air-conditioned, and driven by a professional bilingual driver. You pay online in advance, so there is no cash on the road.
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’s sorted 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 16:10. What happens?
Nothing to do. We’re tracking AA 1234 and have moved your pick-up to 16:10. 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 pick-up automatically
- Driver assignedName, photo and number plate sent the day before
- Driver at arrivalsWaiting at the terminal exit with your name on a board
MyTrip · the eTransfers web app
Your transfer, in your pocket
MyTrip works like a ride-hailing app: follow your driver on the map, sort out 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 set off until you reach your hotel. No phone calls, no guessing.
- Know who’s picking you up before you leave the airportYour driver’s name and photo on screen. You’ll recognise them straight away.
- Flight changed? Update it yourselfCorrect the flight number, the time or how many of you are travelling, 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