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Book a private transfer to your Playa del Carmen hotel, Playacar resort or Cozumel ferry connection. Choose your destination, compare vehicles and arrange your arrival and return together.
Just your party
Airport meet & greetFrom Cancun Airport
Reference for Playa del Carmen; resort entrances outside town change the drive. Traffic can make the drive longer. Airport formalities, collecting bags and meeting your driver are not included.
Your own vehicleReserved for your group
Direct hotel drop-offTo your selected hotelAirport meet & greetWe’ll help you find your ride
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Compare one-way and round-trip fares in USD, per vehicle. Select a price, then add your hotel, dates and passengers to confirm the total.
USD · Prices per vehicle from Cancun Airport. Select your hotel, dates and passengers to confirm the total. If a price is unconfirmed, search for your transfer or contact us to check the fare.
| Fare and capacity | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Private | ||
| Private TransportationUp to 8 passengers | $69 USD | $131.33 USD |
| Private Transportation PREMIUMUp to 8 passengers | $71 USD | $133.33 USD |
| Luxury | ||
| Luxury TransportationUp to 5 passengers | $154 USD | $293 USD |
| Luxury Transportation PREMIUMUp to 5 passengers | $169 USD | $322 USD |
| Taxi | ||
| Airport TaxiUp to 3 passengers | $71 USD | $133.33 USD |
| Groups | ||
| Small Group TransportationUp to 15 passengers | $149.99 USD | $299.99 USD |
USD · Starting prices per vehicle. Search with your hotel, dates and passengers to confirm your total.
Straight to your hotel
The hotel entrance matters more than the destination label. Start with your exact property so your transfer takes you where you need to be.
Hilton Playa del CarmenDowntown · near Quinta AvenidaSandos PlayacarPlayacarFairmont MayakobaMayakoba · north of central PlayaParadisus Playa del CarmenNorth Playa del CarmenTravel with local knowledge
Save your confirmation and meeting instructions before you fly. Our local team is your point of contact for your transfer.
Airport meeting instructions →We take you from Cancun International Airport to your hotel in Playa del Carmen, with a private vehicle for you and your companions. Choose your hotel, dates and passengers to see your options. Your driver takes you to the hotel entrance, so you can start your stay without arranging another ride.
The vehicle is reserved for your group. Choose your fare before traveling and save your booking reference with your flight details.
A hotel near Fifth Avenue, a resort in Playacar and a property outside central Playa del Carmen need different drop-off arrangements. Search for the exact property instead of choosing a nearby hotel as a substitute. For a resort with several sections, check that the name matches your accommodation confirmation.
Staying in an apartment or private home? Send us the name and full address if you cannot find it in the search. We also serve hotels around Mayakoba and along the Riviera Maya. Choose your hotel by name so we can take you to the right entrance.
Once you have checked in, leave room for a walk along Fifth Avenue, a meal in town or time by the beach. Keep your first afternoon flexible: a relaxed plan is easier to enjoy after a flight than a tightly timed activity immediately after landing.
Parque Fundadores and the nearby ferry area can be part of a walk through central Playa del Carmen. If you are continuing to Cozumel, plan any time in town around your crossing and luggage. If you are staying in Playacar or another resort area, check your hotel's location before arranging an outing to the center.
Compare each option against your whole journey. A private transfer suits travelers who want their own vehicle and a booked destination. An airport taxi can also serve a specific address; check the full fare, passenger allowance and luggage space for the service you choose.
If you are considering a bus, check its current stop and departure information with the operator. Include any onward ride from that stop to your accommodation in your comparison. For a family or friends traveling together, compare the total for everyone, including that final connection, with the vehicle price shown in your private-transfer quote.
Your hotel, trip type, dates, passenger count and selected vehicle determine the options shown in your search. Compare the complete quoted price and its inclusions. Check whether you have selected a one-way arrival, a departure to the airport or a round trip before choosing a fare.
Our starting prices are per vehicle, not per passenger. Choose your hotel, travel dates and vehicle to see your trip total before booking. Prices are shown in USD in English and MXN in Spanish.
Central Playa del Carmen is roughly 55 km (34 miles) from Cancun Airport. Allow around an hour for the drive as a planning estimate; traffic and your hotel's location can change the journey. Immigration where applicable, baggage collection and meeting your transfer add time before the road journey begins.
Keep the pickup instructions and contact details from your reservation available on your phone. Use the instructions for your booked service when you leave arrivals. If your flight details change, contact us with your reservation reference so we can review the arrangements for your journey.
If you are continuing to Cozumel, choose the Playa del Carmen ferry terminal as your ground-transfer destination. Do not select a hotel on Cozumel to describe a mainland drop-off. The road transfer and ferry crossing are separate services, so plan both parts of the connection.
Check your intended sailing before arranging ground pickup. On return, allow time to leave the ferry and reach the meeting point. For a flight that day, consider the crossing, road journey and your airline's airport arrival requirements.
Choose Round trip to organize both airport journeys. Add the arrival and return dates, confirm your accommodation and keep the return details with your reservation.
If you only need the ride to the airport, choose Departure and start with your hotel as the origin. Share the flight and pickup information requested during booking. If you change hotels during the holiday, contact us to check the correct departure location and any effect on your reservation.
Explore your destination
Once you have checked in, keep the first outing simple. Downtown Playa is a different experience from the coastal resorts: where you stay determines whether an evening stroll starts at your door or after a drive.
Arrange your airport arrival →If you are already on central Quinta Avenida, you can walk toward Parque Fundadores, browse the shops and stop for dinner along the way. You do not need a taxi for every few blocks. Choose a manageable stretch for your group, wear comfortable shoes and take water; the heat can make a short walk feel longer.
Playacar, Mayakoba and resorts north of town do not all sit beside the pedestrian avenue. Check your hotel's actual entrance before deciding to walk into town. For an evening out, agree on a pickup point on a vehicle-accessible street and save its location before you leave.
The beach and the passenger ferry are different plans. A Cozumel crossing needs its own ticket and a return plan; an airport transfer is not a ferry ticket. For local questions, the municipality lists a tourist-information point at Parque Fundadores. Keep your belongings close in busy areas and check the beach flags before swimming.
Guide reviewed September 13, 2026. Confirm opening times, access and conditions with each venue before setting off.
Plan your transfer
Book a private vehicle for your group and arrive at your selected hotel. If you compare prices with the bus, add every passenger ticket and any ride needed from the station to your hotel.
Search private transfers →| Your journey | CAT private transfer | Scheduled bus |
|---|---|---|
| Where you arrive | Your selected hotel or drop-off | A bus stop; your hotel may need another ride |
| Who travels with you | Only your party | Other passengers on the same service |
| How to compare the cost | One vehicle price for your party | Tickets for each traveler, plus any onward ride |
| Return journey | Arrange your hotel-to-airport transfer together | Plan the ride to the station and the bus departure |
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Straight answers to help you choose your transfer.
Search with your exact hotel, dates and everyone traveling. Prices are per vehicle; check the selected fare and whether the total covers one way or round trip.
Central Playa del Carmen is approximately 55 km (34 miles) from Cancun Airport. Plan on around an hour of driving, depending on traffic and your hotel. This estimate excludes immigration, baggage collection and meeting your transfer.
Yes. Your party travels to its booked destination in a private vehicle. Contact us before booking if you need an additional stop or different itinerary.
Search the full resort or hotel name to quote its exact location. If it is missing, contact us with the details instead of selecting a nearby hotel.
Contact us with the property's name and complete address if you cannot find it. We need the actual location to confirm your transfer arrangements.
Compare your passenger total, luggage and any onward ride from the bus stop to your hotel. Check current bus information with the operator when comparing the complete journey.
No. The road transfer and ferry crossing are separate. Select the Playa del Carmen ferry terminal as your ground destination and check the crossing independently.
Follow your reservation's meeting instructions and keep its reference and contact details available. Contact us if you need help finding the agreed meeting point.
Contact us with your reservation reference and updated flight information to review the pickup. Your selected fare and reservation conditions explain how changes apply.
Yes. Choose Round trip, enter both dates and review the return journey. Provide the flight and pickup information requested during booking.
Yes. Include everyone traveling. If you need a child seat or specific seating arrangements, contact us before confirming to check availability and conditions.
Check each vehicle's passenger and luggage capacity. Contact us about oversized cases, strollers or mobility equipment before booking, and compare another category if you need more space.
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