How to get from Cancun airport to Playa del Carmen Airbnb Travelers are asking about getting to their Playa del Carmen Airbnb from the Cancun Airport. This is a frequently asked question that is gaining in popularity with vacation travelers choosing private accommodations and vacation rentals. We’ve got the local info and the expert tips. We’ve been there, done that and got all the tshirts.
Let us tell you a little bit about the geography of what we lovingly call Playa. Located about 52 kms/32 miles south of the Cancun airport, Playa del Carmen sits on the eastern coast of the state of Quintana Roo in a tropical area known as the Mexican Caribbean. It is a city unto itself and has its own distinct areas. Downtown Playa del Carmen or centro has cute boutique accommodations on 5th Avenue and vacation rentals on the beach. Playacar is the area just south of centro where you’ll find a large number of Playa del Carmen Airbnbs and luxurious houses and condos or rent.
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There are some really fabulous Playa del Carmen Airbnb and unique vacation rentals for travelers keen on having an immersive experience and a private place if resorts are not your thing. Playa del Carmen is generally safe, we do recommend verifying the location of your Airbnb and doing your research before booking. Just stay close to the main areas of the city, the downtown area is lively and welcoming of visitors from around the world. Playacar has some insanely luxurious houses for rent, def worth a look for a safe and out of this world vacation.
Getting to your Playa del Carmen Airbnb is easiest with private transportation with a reputable company. The villas, condos and private homes for rent are not going to appear with brightly lit neon signs like the resorts, it can be somewhat complicated to find where you are staying. Pre-booked, guaranteed transportation with a driver who knows his way around is key. Door to door, airport to Playa Airbnb, no messing around. We like this option for safety and your pocket book.
Getting to your Playa del Carmen AIRBNB by bus will take you a few steps. The ADO buses run from the Cancun airport on a regular schedule, though there are no early morning or late night buses (first bus around 8 am, last bus just before midnight). You can purchase your ticket at the Cancun airport, we recommend buying it once you are outside the terminal and see the official signs for ADO bus to Playa del Carmen. This way you can ensure you are on the next departing bus. The cost is about 216 MXN pesos (this may vary at any time) and the trip takes about an hour and ten minutes.
You will disembark the bus at the bustling ADO bus station on 5th Avenue Playa del Carmen. This is very convenient if you are staying close to the station but can be a hassle if you are carrying a lot of baggage or traveling in a larger group. From the ADO station you an walk to a few of the 5th Avenue Hotels or if you prefer, you can exit the station and turn to your right to find the taxi stand. From here you can hire a taxi to take you to your Playacar or Playa del Carmen AIRBNB, always ask the price before you enter the taxi and ensure you have all belongings with you when you exit the taxi.
There is a second Playa del Carmen bus terminal called the alterna, located at Av. 20 and Calle 12. This can be convenient for you depending on the location of your vacation digs
Renting a car in Playa del Carmen is popular for those with an adventurous attitude towards travel. We recommend renting from a name brand agency and purchasing the extra insurance, it is worth your peace of mind. Getting from the Cancun airport to Playa del Carmen by rental car is really quite simple, a straight shot south for about an hour down the 307 highway. Once in Playa del Carmen, the city is laid out in quadrants and easy to follow streets running north/south and east/west, have your phone GPS handy with your Airbnb coordinates or ask your host to send you the location via whatsapp or text.
Traveling from the Cancun airport to Playa del Carmen by taxi is not recommended. Technically you cannot get a taxi at the airport but if you do it will be the most expensive way to travel and the least reliable. Independent taxi drivers do not offer you the security and we do advise against taking taxis from the airport or between cities. There is no Uber or any other rideshare at the Cancun Airport.
Many Playa del Carmen Airbnbs are located in the area called Playacar, a gated community south of the city with golf courses and beaches and some deluxe accommodations. Getting to Playacar from the Cancun Airport is the same as getting to Playa del Carmen, same tips, see above!
Visiting a chic and fashionable downtown Playa del Carmen Airbnb? Getting to downtown Playa is easy with all the options listed above. Playa del Carmen Centro is laid out in a grid with numbered streets running north/south and east/west, the larger the street numbers, the further you are from the center and the famous 5th Avenue and beaches.
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