Taxi from airport - really, last question about this

joeabroad · 12-11-2005

Here's where I get a little confused about transportation from the Cancun airport to Playa: looking at the various information pages, you get the impression that the only taxis available are the collectivos (rules restricting private taxis at airports, etc), and that otherwise you either take the Riviera bus or reserve a private and expensive van. But now I've just read a thread about taking a taxi from the airport. We're three, and so the vans seem extravagant, and after a long flight we might not want to wait for the bus or for a collectivo to fully load.

So my question: Is it possible or not to walk out of the airport and grab a taxi, just for the three of us?

SarahB · 12-11-2005

Hi! Yes, taxis are everywhere. You'll be approached by a taxi driver as soon as you walk out of the airport. I believe it's about $60, but I could be a little wrong. You might be confused about the taxis b/c they are (government?) regulated at the airport so only one service is allowed to take passengers out.

**james** · 12-11-2005

If you look at the link I posted (to the arriving page on this site, under the read more tab), you'll learn all there is to know.

short answer: colectivos are not taxis. only airport authorized taxis can remove passengers from the airport. any taxi can deposit passengers at the airport.

and we'll have to disagree that a private van that can carry up to 10 people, without waiting, direct to their hotel, for less than the cost of a colectivo or bus w/taxi to hotel from terminal, is expensive. for three people, as in your party, the cost of a private service is more than taking the bus if you do not include the value of your time, so there is certainly a break point that varies with group size and perceived value of time and convenience.

**TeeZet** · 12-11-2005

Enough about taxis.

I have a last question (really) about the current PdC weather conditions, though, but am hesitant to ask.
Or should I start a new thread?

**james** · 12-11-2005

it's a little hot for this time of year, I'd say. otherwise nice, mostly sunny.

**TeeZet** · 12-11-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by james

it's a little hot for this time of year, I'd say. otherwise nice, mostly sunny.

No kiddin'?!

Thanks, James!

Babaloo · 12-11-2005

I'm arriving the 28th.
Of December.
This year.
Should I have any trouble getting some kind of transport to Playa?

Will someone pick me up?

Please.

There's only two of us and we aren't real big.

Thank you.

**james** · 12-11-2005

you bet! wrapping this one up.

12-11-2005	#1 (permalink)
joeabroad toe in water Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 48	Taxi from airport - really, last question about this Here's where I get a little confused about transportation from the Cancun airport to Playa: looking at the various information pages, you get the impression that the only taxis available are the collectivos (rules restricting private taxis at airports, etc), and that otherwise you either take the Riviera bus or reserve a private and expensive van. But now I've just read a thread about taking a taxi from the airport. We're three, and so the vans seem extravagant, and after a long flight we might not want to wait for the bus or for a collectivo to fully load. So my question: Is it possible or not to walk out of the airport and grab a taxi, just for the three of us?

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james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,614	If you look at the link I posted (to the arriving page on this site, under the read more tab), you'll learn all there is to know. short answer: colectivos are not taxis. only airport authorized taxis can remove passengers from the airport. any taxi can deposit passengers at the airport. and we'll have to disagree that a private van that can carry up to 10 people, without waiting, direct to their hotel, for less than the cost of a colectivo or bus w/taxi to hotel from terminal, is expensive. for three people, as in your party, the cost of a private service is more than taking the bus if you do not include the value of your time, so there is certainly a break point that varies with group size and perceived value of time and convenience. __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image! Thanks for taking the time to read the announcement!

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james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,614	it's a little hot for this time of year, I'd say. otherwise nice, mostly sunny. __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image! Thanks for taking the time to read the announcement!

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james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,614	you bet! wrapping this one up. __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image! Thanks for taking the time to read the announcement!

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12-11-2005	#2 (permalink)
SarahB añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Playa...now Iowa Posts: 2,897	Hi! Yes, taxis are everywhere. You'll be approached by a taxi driver as soon as you walk out of the airport. I believe it's about $60, but I could be a little wrong. You might be confused about the taxis b/c they are (government?) regulated at the airport so only one service is allowed to take passengers out.

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TeeZet Non-aggressive Dutch dude Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Uithoorn, The Netherlands Posts: 7,626	Enough about taxis. I have a last question (really) about the current PdC weather conditions, though, but am hesitant to ask. Or should I start a new thread?

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Babaloo añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Paamul, Q Roo Mexico Posts: 10,366	I'm arriving the 28th. Of December. This year. Should I have any trouble getting some kind of transport to Playa? Will someone pick me up? Please. There's only two of us and we aren't real big. Thank you.

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