Is it safe to Uber from Cancun to Tulum?


Is it safe to Uber from Cancun to Tulum? State Department Warns Against Using Uber, App-based Transportation in Cancun. The security alert was issued earlier this week and includes popular tourist areas like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum. Alison Fox is a Travel + Leisure contributor.


How do I know if Uber is safe?

Uber safety tips
  1. Request your ride inside. ...
  2. Check Your Ride. ...
  3. Have the driver confirm your name. ...
  4. Be a back-seat rider. ...
  5. Always wear your seat belt. ...
  6. Share your trip details with loved ones. ...
  7. Protect your personal information. ...
  8. Follow your intuition.


Is it safe to Uber in Cancun?

Currently, it is not recommended to use Uber from the Cancun International Airport. Booking ahead of time through the airport or a private company may be the best and safest option when leaving the Cancun Airport.


Is it better to take a taxi or Uber in Cancun?

Is it safer to take a taxi or Uber when getting around Cancun? Even though Uber may be more affordable than taxis, the ride-hailing service is not widely available and its scope of driving is limited – it is not allowed at the airport and often stopped at resorts (where taxis usually wait in front).


Is the ride from Cancun to Tulum safe?

Yes, it is safe to travel from Cancun to Tulum. The road is regularly maintained and the buses are clean and well equipped with air conditioning. Be aware of petty theft in the area and take any necessary precautions as you would normally do when you travel.


What happened to Uber in Cancun?

In Cancun, Uber began operating in 2016 and in a relatively short time it was very successful among locals and Mexican or foreign tourists, but due to problems with groups of taxi drivers in the state of Quintana Roo, the service had been suspended, it stopped working completely for a while and in recent times they ...


Do you tip Uber drivers in Mexico?

Tipping Taxis/Ubers in Mexico It's not required, but it's always a nice way to encourage really great Uber drivers.


Can you trust Uber in Mexico?

Uber is a safe, easy, and affordable way to get around Mexico City and is something I use a lot in this city. Most Ubers will arrive for pick up in 5 minutes or less, sometimes a few minutes longer if you're outside the main areas.


Should I rent a car or Uber in Tulum?

No, there is no Uber in Tulum and I would recommend avoiding Taxis, as they charge outrageous rates and that is why I recommend renting a car.


Is it better to rent a car in Cancun or Uber?

For safety, even many Cancun locals usually opt for taxis over Uber. There's also no Lyft in Cancun, no Uber in Tulum and no Uber in Playa del Carmen either. In short, without a Cancun car rental, you'll mostly be using taxis and buses to get around.


Are there checkpoints from Cancun to Tulum?

You will come across several traffic checkpoints between Cancun and Tulum. There will be signs in advance warning you they are coming up. There will also most likely be a slight backup, as cars are slowing down and sometimes stopping for them. If the cars are slowing down and going through them without stopping.


How do I plan a trip from Cancun to Tulum?

There are 4 main ways of getting from Cancun to Tulum.
  1. Private Transfer to Tulum.
  2. ADO Bus to Tulum.
  3. Renting a Car at Cancun Airport.
  4. Shared Transfer to Tulum.


What is the best way to get from Cancun to Tulum?

If you're spending a few days in Cancun first (check out our list of things to do in Cancun), the bus is the best option to travel from downtown Cancun to Tulum. The ADO bus from Cancun leaves from the bus station and runs multiple times per hour.


Is Tulum safer than Cancun?

Is Tulum safer than Cancun? Not really. They're both generally safe. The key difference is that Cancun's mainstream holidaymakers tend to stick more to their hotels, especially the all-inclusives.


Is Uber safe in Tulum?

Save yourself the trouble, and don't try to find an Uber or Lyft while in Tulum. You'll need to rely on other forms of transportation, so you may need to plan ahead a bit further than you do in other vacation destinations.