Top 15 Airport Transfers on the Riviera Maya

1.Airport Transfer One Way – Cancun / Tulum – Private or Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Book a private one-way transfer between Cancun International Airport, Tulum, and area hotels for up to eight people. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, WhatsApp coordination, optional car seats, and a choice of standard or luxury transport. Luis is one named driver praised for attentive service.

“Grate service, nice drivers and nice cars. I called night before our trip and was able to schedule everything with no problems.”

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2.Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen Roundtrip Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 127 reviews · 40 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)

Book a private, door-to-door ride between Cancun International Airport and Playa del Carmen for up to two people. Your driver meets you at the correct terminal, tracks flight changes, and handles both arrival and return transfers in a clean vehicle with English and Spanish support.

“Great experience, pick up from airport was very easy. SUV was clean and comfortable and driver was friendly”

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3.Shared Transportation from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 99 reviews · from $35Best value

Pre-book a shared, air-conditioned minivan from Cancun International Airport to Playa del Carmen for $35 per person. A representative meets you outside customs, then assigns a vehicle after other passengers arrive. Service runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with round-trip hotel pickup available only when booked in advance.

“We waited unnecessarily for 1.5 hours. Initially the operator said the wait was 10-15 mins since we had to wait for other passengers. He kept telling us this until we almost dropped out and took a private taxi. Then , the van magically appeared. It’s not worth it. Just go a get a private transportation”

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4.From Cancun Airport To Cancun Hotel Zone (Round Trip)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

You get a private, air-conditioned Toyota Hiace or similar from Cancun Airport to your hotel or condo, then back to the airport. Bilingual airport staff monitor your flight and meet you at a terminal-specific point. The service covers up to eight passengers, with bottled water, taxes, and airport charges included.

“My transportation was cancelled. I wasnt notified until I called Viator trying to locate driver. Viator then said company cancelled my transportation. No notice or email communication. I was solo in Cancun so very dangerous to now have to find transportation at airport”

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5.Shared Transportation, International Airport to Playa Del Carmen Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 72 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.)

Pre-book a one-way shared ride from Cancun International Airport to a centrally located Playa del Carmen hotel. You meet the Nexus Tours representative outside arrivals, then ride in an air-conditioned minivan. Expect a 1 to 3-hour journey, depending on traffic and other hotel stops.

“Waited for a car for 40 minutes! Took 2 hours to get to the hotel. Not a good experience . We were dead tiered.”

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6.Airport Transfers to Playa del Carmen – Private van (ROUND TRIP) FLAT RATE

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 40 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)

You get a private, air-conditioned van from Cancun International Airport to your Playa del Carmen hotel, usually in 40 minutes to an hour. Your driver waits with your name, sends updates by text or WhatsApp, and provides a drink for each passenger. Return pickup is arranged around your flight.

“Safe, great rate and in constant communication with us. Once we landed we get instructions from the driver where to meet and he happily greeted us at the van. I booked round trip and it was the lowest of all the airport transfers.”

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7.Shared Transportation from Cancun Airport to Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · from $93

You’ll meet Yamevi Travel staff at Cancun Airport, board an air-conditioned shared shuttle, and ride to your Tulum hotel with other passengers. Staff track flights and use a name sign, while WhatsApp support, drivers such as Pablo, Francisco, Alex, and Yamevi help manage the trip.

“Our transportation arrived to get us 2 hrs late from the original time that I had scheduled it for. Then between making 4 other stops to drop others off to their hotels, I didn’t make it to my hotel until 9pm, yet I had landed at 3. Definitely will be booking private transportation from now on.”

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8.Round-trip Private Transfer Cancun Airport to TULUM Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

You’ll meet your TopKlass driver at Cancun Airport by the arrivals bar, using a name board, then ride in a private air-conditioned van to Tulum Town. Daniel, Gabriel, and Omar have handled recent trips. Bottled water, parking, and a 15-minute stop for snacks or pesos are included.

“Daniel was our driver - helpful, on time and helpful. Definitely recommend using this service, and the safety that came with not renting a vehicle.”

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9.Airport Transfers to Akumal – Private van (ROUND TRIP) FLAT RATE

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

You get a private, air-conditioned van between Cancun airport or your Playa del Carmen area accommodation and Akumal. The vehicle holds up to nine people, the rate is flat per vehicle, and flight tracking helps coordinate airport pickup. Drivers such as Miguel and Fernando have received praise for friendly service.

“Our transfer was great! Miguel was so nice and got us to our hotel safely and had all the beverages we ordered. I would defiantly use them again!”

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10.Private Transfer from Cancun Airport to Cancun and Hotel Zone

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 25 to 35 minutes (approx.)

Sacbe Transfers takes your group between Cancun Airport and Cancun’s Hotel Zone in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Choose arrival, departure, or roundtrip service. Your driver tracks delayed flights, meets you at the correct terminal, and takes you straight to your hotel or rental.

“Super easy. Our flight was delayed multiple hours, and as soon as we walk out of the airport, the driver was there holding up a sign with our name on it. It was great that they waited for us and tracked our flight. We will definitely use them again.”

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11.Round Trip Transfer from Tulum Airport to Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer between Tulum International Airport and hotels in Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Playacar, Akumal, Puerto Aventuras, or the Riviera Maya. A named representative meets you after landing, while return pickups are confirmed the day before.

“Good experience ! Flat rate and easy to book. Communicated the entire process so it was stress free.”

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12.Tulum Airport to Downtown Tulum(Centro/Veleta/Aldea Zama)-One Way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 minute (approx.)

Book a private ride from Tulum Airport to Centro, Veleta, or Aldea Zama for up to three people. A TopKlass Travel driver meets you at Gate 4 or 5 with your name on a sign, handles your bags, and provides an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and all fees.

“great company! was super responsive and flexible. easy to communicate with as well. Would definitely use again!”

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13.Airport Transfer Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 40 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer from Cancun International Airport to Playa del Carmen. A bilingual driver meets you outside your terminal with your name, tracks flight delays, and drives directly to your hotel or condo. Pet transport is available by request, and Cris coordinates through WhatsApp.

“Transfer provided was great. Easy instructions to pick up point. Was able to find our driver right away. Very prompt and on time both ways. Would highly recommend this company”

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14.Cancun, Riviera Maya and Tulum Airport Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)

Book a private airport transfer between Cancun or Tulum Airport and your Riviera Maya accommodation. English-speaking staff meet you at the airport, help with luggage, and provide an air-conditioned vehicle. Return pickups are available from hotels and villas, with space for up to eight passengers.

“We had an excellent experience with our transportation from Cancun Airport to our Airbnb in Tulum. From start to finish, the service was seamless—our driver was friendly, professional, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire trip. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, assisting with our luggage and even offering great local recommendations. The vehicle was clean, spacious, and the ride was smooth. We couldn’t have asked for a better start to our trip! Highly recommend this service to anyone looking for reliable and stress-free transportation in the area!”

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15.Private Transfer Cancun Airport to Nickelodeon Riviera.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.)

You’ll receive a private airport transfer from Cancun International Airport to Nickelodeon Riviera Maya in about 40 minutes. Jumping Travel coordinates your pickup, checks your booking, and takes only your group, up to eight people, directly to the hotel.

“From when the plane took off until we arrived at the hotel, everything was perfect. The team was always attentive and organized. Upon landing, they were already waiting for us and everything was very agile and comfortable. Experience and commitment to providing quality Service is ratingAuto-translated”

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