Happy Shuttle Cancun Review (2024)

FAQs

What is the best transportation in Cancun hotel zone? ›

Bus Routes

The most popular bus routes for tourists are the R1 and R2, which run through the Hotel Zone and to Downtown. They operate 24/7 and are safe and reliable.

It is not customary to tip taxi drivers unless they help you move a lot of bags or people or they do something extra beyond the drive to your destination. Public buses there is no need to tip but for private resort shuttles you should consider a tip of 20 pesos per person.

The Cancun International Airport offers a complimentary shuttle service to move between the four terminals should you need to move from one to the other with or without your luggage.

Taxis at Cancun International Airport (CUN) don't charge a flat rate fee to the Hotel Zone of Cancun. You will need to barter with your driver for the exact price, but the average fare for your transportation from Cancun Airport to the Hotel Zone will be around $38 (MXN 700).

Is Uber safe in Cancun? In general terms yes, Uber works well in most areas of Cancun (except Cancun Airport), it is pretty safe but it carries a certain risk due to what has been described above with some taxi drivers.

Shuttle drivers: You are welcome and encouraged to tip your shuttle driver, especially if the service and hospitality were outstanding.

It's best to tip in pesos in Mexico. Tipping in U.S. dollars creates an added hurdle for the person receiving the tip; they then need to find somewhere to exchange dollars for pesos and pay a fee to do so.

For bartenders, $1 or $2 every round is appropriate. You can consider leaving more if you have complicated drink orders. For shuttle drivers who drive you to and from the airport, leave $5 per passenger, and for cart drivers who take you on quick trips around the resort, $1 per ride is fair.

Cancun is a busier and more lively area with more activities, attractions, and options. It can be slightly more cost effective and has easier access to most places. Tulum is a quieter spot with a more natural feel with fewer options, more travel time, and a slightly higher price range.

Is it worth it to go to Tulum from Cancun? ›

A Cancun road trip to Tulum can be an easy and fun drive! Cenotes, Mayan ruins, beaches, and more were on the road ahead. I knew we'd want to get around and see all the different things we possibly could.

Cancun Airport Departures

If your flight is national, we recommend arriving 2 hours before departure, if it's international, we suggest 3 hours. You must have your documents in order and in your hand: Boarding pass, official ID, passport and/or visa.

The distance between each terminal is so far that you can't reach it on feet, for this reason Cancun International Airport counts with transportation services between each terminal, these are completely free, safe, comfortable and punctual.

Anyone eager to take in Cancun's top attractions might decide the best part of Cancun to stay in is the central hotel zone. Having the best of both worlds, it's not far to the north or the south, whilst it has the biggest number of attractions, including Interactive Aquarium Cancun and the ruins of El Rey.

Most travelers in Cancun agree that the bus is the best way to get around. With routes that can connect you between the Hotel Zone, Boulevard Kukulcán (downtown), and Avenida Tulum, you can get to just about everything on your bucket list by bus.

Yes. The Uber app gives you the power to request a ride to get around Cancún anytime, 24/7. What's the most affordable way to travel in Cancún? With Uber, you can choose the ride option that works best for your budget when you travel in Cancún.

Traveling around the Hotel Zone.

This is a large built up area that is six miles long and divided into several subdistricts. You can effectively walk the whole strip, however, you would be doing so in the high heat and humidity which can make the overall experience less enjoyable.