Playa del Carmen grew around Fifth Avenue, a pedestrian street running parallel to the sea; it is the most convenient base on the Riviera Maya, with beaches, the Cozumel ferry and theme parks within an hour. It is about 45 minutes from Cancún airport along highway 307; the best season is the dry one, December to April.
Playa del Carmen
50 min · 55 km from Cancún Airport (CUN)
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Private transfer from Cancún Airport to Playa del Carmen, in sedan, van or Sprinter, with GPS and Federal Tourism Transport insurance. The drive from Cancún Airport takes about 50 min and covers roughly 55 km. The price is fixed per vehicle, not per person: from $70 USD one way.
| Vehicle | Capacity | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Sedan / SUV | 3 passengers · 3 bags | $70 USD | $126 USD |
| Private Van | 8 passengers · 8 bags | $80 USD | $144 USD |
| Private Sprinter | 21 passengers · 16 bags | $130 USD | $234 USD |
The price applies both ways: from the airport to the destination and from the destination to the airport.
Prices in US dollars (USD). You can pay in USD or MXN.
The ride from Cancún Airport to Playa del Carmen takes about 50 min and covers roughly 55 km.
The price is fixed per vehicle, not per person: from $70 USD one way. We have vehicles for groups of up to 21 passengers.
Book a round trip and get 10% off the combined price of both legs.
A private shuttle from Cancún Airport to Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya hotels, with a meeting point at every terminal.
About 50 min (55 km), depending on traffic and the exact location of your hotel.
From $70 USD per vehicle, one way. The price depends on the vehicle: Private Sedan / SUV $70 USD, Private Van $80 USD, Private Sprinter $130 USD.
From $126 USD per vehicle, there and back.
Up to 21 passengers in one vehicle. The price is per vehicle, not per person.
Yes. You pay online by credit or debit card, in Mexican pesos (MXN) or US dollars (USD), securely through Stripe.
Destinations

Private transfer from the airport to any hotel in the Cancún Hotel Zone.

Private transfer from the airport to Ultramar Ferry Terminal, Gran Puerto Cancun, or nearby hotels and accommodations

Private transfer from the airport to Costa Mujeres hotels.
Places to visit near the area. Distances are approximate.
Kilometers of shops, terraces and music on a car-free avenue.
Beaches with clubs, quiet corners and a cenote that opens onto the sand.
Frequent departures to the island, plus snorkeling and diving tours.
Nature and adventure parks within an hour.
All within an hour of the city.
An emblematic seafront plaza at the end of Fifth Avenue.