Taxi Fare Zone Map for Playa del Carmen
Playa Del Carmen taxis are relatively easy to find and are a convenient alternative to walking farther distances within the city. They are pretty efficient albeit frustrating at times for visitors.
Here is a simple guide so you know how much to pay for a taxi in Playa Del Carmen and some of the other details you should know. Read More
Playa Del Carmen taxis are clean and there are plentiful, except when it rains (like everywhere in the world). Most taxis are smaller cars so that means 3-4 people maximum in a car. Many taxis in Playa Del Carmen are Nissan Tida models which have a good amount of room in the back seat and make for a more comfortable taxi ride.
Below is a SAMPLE taxi fare zone map for Playa Del Carmen. It is outdated as finding current ones online are next to impossible. If you need a cab, hail one from the side of the road, ask to see the rate sheet. Tipping is not customary, but you may tip if you wish by rounding up to the nearest peso amount.
If you pick up a taxi at one of the taxi stands, it will usually be more expensive. Try to avoid them completely. Very often, taxis will avoid picking up locals to pick up tourists as they often can charge a higher fare as tourists do not know the correct fares.
Over these past few years, there has been a lot of talk about rate meters being installed in all of the taxis in QRoo. As of the beginning of 2024, the are starting a test phase of these meters in certain areas, so hopefully this will be approved and implemented in all taxis in the next year or two to help regulate the price gouging by some of these drivers. Want to book a vacation rental?
