Book your private transfer from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen sits about 50 minutes south of Cancun International Airport along the toll highway, which makes it one of the easier Riviera Maya destinations to reach right after landing. A private transfer skips the shuttle stops and the curb negotiation with taxi drivers, so you go straight from your gate to your hotel, the Playacar entrance, or the Cozumel ferry pier without waiting on anyone else's flight.
Transfer rates to Playa del Carmen
All rates are per vehicle, not per person. A family of five booking the Standard 4-7 pays the total listed, the same total a group of seven would pay for that category. Reserve online or write to us with your flight number and passenger count, and we confirm the vehicle and pickup time the same day.
| Service | Capacity | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1-3 | $98 USD | $188 USD |
| Standard | 4-7 | $98 USD | $188 USD |
| Standard | 8-10 | $106 USD | $204 USD |
| Deluxe | 1-6 | $170 USD | $326 USD |
| Sprinter | 11-13 | $170 USD | $326 USD |
| Sprinter | 14-17 | $177 USD | $339 USD |
Transfer types
Standard
Tailored for every group size:
The go-to choice for solo travelers and couples seeking a private, direct arrival. Perfect for families needing extra trunk space for car seats, golf bags, and longer-trip luggage. Fits larger groups comfortably in a single van without compromising legroom or luggage room.
- Professional bilingual driver
- Direct airport meet-and-greet
- All taxes & airport charges included
- Complimentary water & chilled towels
- Traveler insurance for peace of mind
Deluxe
Worth the upgrade for travelers who prefer plush captain's chairs, extra legroom, and a smoother ride. Deluxe avoids potential wait times during peak airport times.
- Bilingual driver
- Meet & greet at the airport
- All taxes and airport charges included
- Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine
- Complimentary water & chilled towels
- Traveler insurance included
Group
Keeps your entire party together in one spacious vehicle instead of splitting across multiple cars—a game-changer when flights arrive at slightly different times.
Available in 11–13 and 14–17 passenger configurations for weddings, family reunions, and corporate retreats.
- Bilingual driver
- Meet & greet at the airport
- All taxes and airport charges included
- Complimentary water & chilled towels
- Traveler insurance for the whole group
From Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen
From the airport, the drive follows Highway 307 south past Puerto Morelos and Playa Paraiso before reaching the entrance to Playa del Carmen. Traffic is lightest early in the morning and heaviest around midday, when tour buses and rental cars share the same stretch of road. Our drivers know the turn into the gated Playacar zone and the side streets that lead to the downtown hotels near 5th Avenue, so the last few minutes of the trip are not spent circling one-way streets looking for a driveway.
If your booking is for the Cozumel ferry, we drop you at the Playa del Carmen pier with enough time to catch your crossing, rather than at the Puerto Morelos or Cancun ferry docks, which matters if your ferry ticket is already booked for a specific terminal.
Hotels we serve in Playa del Carmen
We provide direct, non-stop private transportation to every resort, gated community, and hotel throughout Playa del Carmen, from the quiet, beachfront enclaves of Playacar to the lively properties just steps from 5th Avenue. Below are a few of the top resorts we transport guests to daily:
How to book
Send us your flight number, arrival date, and passenger count. We confirm the vehicle category and driver contact details before your flight lands, and the driver checks your flight status the morning of pickup in case of delays or an early arrival. Round-trip bookings lock in your return pickup at the same time, so you are not scrambling to arrange transportation back to the airport partway through the trip.
Frequently asked questions
Does this route cover Playacar, downtown Playa del Carmen, and the Cozumel ferry pier?
Is the Cozumel ferry ticket included in the airport transfer?
No. Canada Transfers covers the ground ride from Cancun Airport to the Playa del Carmen ferry pier. The passenger ferry to Cozumel is a separate ticket and follows its own schedule, so travelers should leave enough time between the road transfer and their intended crossing.
Why is the exact Riu or Playacar hotel name important?
Playacar contains several resorts and multiple Riu properties behind the same gated community entrance. Naming the exact hotel lets the driver continue to the correct lobby after security rather than treating the Playacar gate as the final drop-off point.
Does the final approach to a downtown hotel differ from a Playacar transfer?
Yes. Downtown hotels use the city street grid near 5th Avenue, while Playacar requires entry through a gated residential and resort community. Both fall under the same rate table, but the exact hotel name helps the driver plan the correct final turn and pickup point.
