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Mexico City, Mexico

Take Uber or Didi, not street-hailed cabs, in CDMX for safety. ADO first-class buses are excellent in the south. Domestic flights (Volaris, AeroMéxico, Viva Aerobus) connect Mexico City to resorts cheaply.

  • •Uber / Didi: Uber works in CDMX, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla and increasingly across Mexico. Didi is the local competitor — often cheaper. Both accept card or cash.
  • •Metro CDMX: The Mexico City metro is enormous and cheap (5 pesos a ride) — the cheapest metro in the world. Crowded at peak but fast.
  • •ADO / OCC buses: First-class coach network across southern Mexico — clean, safe, air-conditioned. Cancún–Mérida–Palenque loop is perfectly served by ADO.
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Transfers & Transport in Mexico

Take Uber or Didi, not street-hailed cabs, in CDMX for safety. ADO first-class buses are excellent in the south. Domestic flights (Volaris, AeroMéxico, Viva Aerobus) connect Mexico City to resorts cheaply.

Makutet recommends

For most visitors to Mexico, we recommend pre-booking an airport transfer if arriving late at night, and using the local ride-hailing app for daily journeys.

Quick facts

  • Currency:MXN (Mexican peso)
  • Visa:Most Western visitors get up to 180 days visa-free.
  • Best local option:Uber / Didi

Things to avoid

  • Unmetered taxisInsist on the meter or use a ride-hailing app — unmetered taxis are the most common tourist scam, especially at airports.
  • Scooter without insuranceScooter accidents are the leading travel insurance claim in SE Asia. Confirm your policy covers scooter riding with a valid licence.

Local tips

  • Use Uber or Didi in CDMX — avoid hailing cabs off the street.
  • Withdraw pesos from bank ATMs (Banamex, BBVA) — avoid street ATMs that carry card-skimming risk.
  • Keep your FMM tourist card — you will be fined on departure if you have lost it.
  • Pay in pesos, not dollars — USD pricing in Cancún and resort areas inflates everything by 10–20%.

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How to Choose Your Transport

Match the transport to the journey

For airport arrivals — pre-book a private transfer (Kiwitaxi) so you skip the taxi touts and avoid the first-hour haggling.
For intercity travel in Asia — 12Go is the easiest way to compare buses, trains and ferries on the same route.
For islands and coastal routes — Searadar covers ferries and speedboats across the popular island routes.
For road trips and rural areas — RentalCars (via QEEQ) gives the best like-for-like price comparison.
For long-distance rail in Europe and North America — book on the national rail app ahead for the cheapest fares.

Destination Considerations

Southeast Asia

12Go dominates here — buses, trains and ferries all in one place. Grab and Bolt cover city rides.

Europe

Trainline for UK & cross-border rail; Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, Trenitalia for national rail. Uber and Bolt in most cities.

USA & Canada

A car is essential outside the Northeast Corridor. Uber and Lyft cover the cities. Amtrak for scenic rail.

Japan

Suica IC card for metro & regional trains. JR Pass only pays off for 4+ long-distance Shinkansen legs.

Middle East

Careem is the regional ride-hailing app. Taxis are metered and affordable.

Booking Tips

Pre-book airport transfers — a fixed-price private pickup avoids taxi touts and first-hour haggling after a long flight.
Compare rail ahead — European and Japanese trains get expensive on the day — book 6–12 weeks ahead.
Check ferry schedules — island ferries are weather-dependent — book flexible tickets in storm seasons.
Insurance for scooters — ensure your travel insurance covers scooter riding — many policies exclude it.

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Yes — a fixed-price private pickup avoids taxi touts and first-hour haggling after a long flight.

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