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✈ Cancun Airport → Riu Tequila · private transfer

Cancun Airport to Riu Tequila

Private door-to-door transportation to and from Riu Tequila. Flat price per vehicle, driver waiting with your name and flight tracking included.

Travel time~1h 12m
AreaPlaya del Carmen
Private, all-in from$69 USD
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A private transfer from Cancun Airport to Riu Tequila, in the Playa del Carmen area, takes about 1h 12m, door to door. Fares start at $69 USD for the whole vehicle, not per person, and include taxes, tolls, flight tracking and waiting time if your flight lands late. You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup on the Premium fare.

Choose your service to Riu Tequila

Flat, all-in price per vehicle — for your whole group, not per person.

Airport Taxi
Airport Taxi
Private sedan
Up to 3 pax Up to 3 bags
Premium rate
Airport Taxi Premium
  • Change date, time or flight as many times as you need
  • Up to $500 USD in coupons for your trip
  • We leave the moment you walk out: minimum waiting
  • A courtesy convenience-store stop on the way to your hotel
$71
USD · one way, total for the vehicle
round trip $140
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Private Transportation
Private Transportation
VW Transporter or similar
Up to 8 pax Up to 8 bags
The one we recommend
Private Transportation Premium
  • Change date, time or flight as many times as you need
  • Up to $500 USD in coupons for your trip
  • We leave the moment you walk out: minimum waiting
  • A courtesy convenience-store stop on the way to your hotel
$71
USD · one way, total for the vehicle
round trip $140
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Just want the ride? Economical $69 USD Economical rate: no refund. The full amount stays as open credit, with no expiry date, for whenever you come back. Includes one change of date or time, 48 hours in advance.
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EconomicalPremium
Waiting time Up to 30 min Minimum
Private service, no sharing
Flight monitoring
Free cancellation Open credit for your next visit only, not a refund Up to 24h before, fully refunded
Discount coupons Up to $500 USD in discounts
Booking changes 1 change (48 hrs in advance) Unlimited
On-board hygiene kit Antibacterial gel and wipes
Courtesy convenience-store stop

Same vehicle and same driver on both rates: what changes are the terms of your booking.

Small Group Transportation
Small Group Transportation
VW Crafter or similar
Up to 15 pax Up to 15 bags
one way$150
round trip$300
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Luxury Transportation
Luxury Transportation
Chevrolet Suburban or similar
Up to 5 pax Up to 5 bags
The one we recommend
Luxury Transportation Premium
  • Change date, time or flight as many times as you need
  • Up to $500 USD in coupons for your trip
  • We leave the moment you walk out: minimum waiting
  • A courtesy convenience-store stop on the way to your hotel
$169
USD · one way, total for the vehicle
round trip $322
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Just want the ride? Economical $154 USD Economical rate: no refund. The full amount stays as open credit, with no expiry date, for whenever you come back. Includes one change of date or time, 48 hours in advance.
Choose Economical →
Compare both rates point by point
EconomicalPremium
Waiting time Up to 30 min Minimum
Private service, no sharing
Flight monitoring
Free cancellation Open credit for your next visit only, not a refund Up to 24h before, fully refunded
Discount coupons Up to $500 USD in discounts
Booking changes 1 change (48 hrs in advance) Unlimited
On-board hygiene kit Antibacterial gel and wipes
Courtesy convenience-store stop

Same vehicle and same driver on both rates: what changes are the terms of your booking.

Prices in USD. One flat rate per vehicle for your whole group, the same for every hotel in the Playa del Carmen area — Riu Tequila included.

Transportation to and from Riu Tequila

Book one direction or both. Round trip is cheaper than two separate one-way rides and locks your return pickup from the start.

Airport → Riu Tequila

Your driver is waiting at the terminal exit with a sign with your name, helps with the luggage and takes you straight to the lobby. Just your group, no other passengers.

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Riu Tequila → Airport

Pickup at the hotel lobby at the time we agree, calculated backwards from your flight so you are at the counter with margin. We confirm the time the day before.

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Changing hotels halfway through the trip? Hotel-to-hotel transfers →

Where Riu Tequila is and how far it is

Address: P.º Xaman - Ha Manzana 3 Lote 19Avenida, Playacar, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., México

Riu Tequila sits in the Playa del Carmen area, about ~1h 12m from Cancun International Airport (CUN) by private vehicle. Our rate covers the whole run door to door — highway tolls and the airport access included.

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Riu Tequila — private transfers from Cancun Airport
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What happens when you land in Cancun

From the plane to the lobby of Riu Tequila — here is exactly how it works.

1Book & get your voucher

Book online in about two minutes and get instant confirmation and a voucher by email with your driver’s details.

2We track your flight

We watch your flight in real time. If it is early or delayed, the pickup adjusts automatically — your driver waits at no extra cost.

3Meet your driver

After you clear customs, your driver is waiting just outside the terminal exit holding a sign with your name — no airport vendors, no lines.

4Direct ride to the lobby

Relax in a private, air-conditioned vehicle straight to Riu Tequila — no stops, no sharing.

What’s included in your Riu Tequila transfer

✓ Included in the price
  • Private vehicle, exclusive to your group
  • Meet & greet — driver with your name at the exit
  • Real-time flight tracking & free wait time
  • All taxes, tolls and fuel
  • Drop-off at the hotel lobby
  • Professional, bilingual driver
  • Child & booster seats on request
  • Free cancellation with Premium · 24/7 support
Optional / not included
  • Driver gratuity (optional, appreciated)
  • Courtesy store stop on the way (included with Premium)
  • Food and drinks during the ride
  • Activities, tours and hotel charges

Getting to Riu Tequila: what to know

  • Type All-inclusive
  • Beach No beach of its own
  • Hours check-in 15:00 · check-out 12:00
  • From the airport about 64 km

Riu Tequila is in Playacar.

This is where the Playa del Carmen RIU Party is held, open to guests of every RIU in the area.

It reopened in July 2018 with a rebuilt pool area: five rectangular pools, including a kids' pool with slides and a swim-up bar pool.

That renovation added an Italian restaurant and a steakhouse, on top of the buffet and Asian restaurant it already had.

On arrival: It is inside Playacar, on Xaman-Ha street, block 3. It is not on the beach: the beach is about half a mile away and the hotel runs a free shuttle during the day.

The closest property we also drive to is Riu Playacar, less than a kilometre away, and it pays the same fare: the rate goes by area, not by hotel.

Sources: riu.com, vacationexpress.com. Checked on 13/09/2026.

FAQs about your Riu Tequila transportation

How much does transportation from Cancun Airport to Riu Tequila cost?

The private transfer from Cancun Airport to Riu Tequila starts at $69 USD per vehicle, not per person: that rate covers your whole group, with taxes, tolls and meet & greet included. The price is locked when you book and does not change on the day of travel, not at night and not in high season. The cheapest rate is Private Transportation, for up to 8 passengers with their luggage.

How much is a round trip from the airport to Riu Tequila?

Round trip — arrival and return — starts at $138 USD per vehicle, and costs less than buying two separate one-way rides. Booking both at once locks in your pickup at Riu Tequila on departure day, which is exactly when you do not want to be hunting for a ride.

How long does it take from Cancun Airport to Riu Tequila?

The ride from the airport to Riu Tequila takes ~1h 12m in normal traffic. It is a direct trip: your driver leaves the terminal and stops at the hotel door, with no other pickups along the way. For the return we work the time backwards from your flight, adding that same ride time plus the margin your airline asks for.

Where is Riu Tequila and how far is it from the airport?

Riu Tequila is at P.º Xaman - Ha Manzana 3 Lote 19Avenida, Playacar, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., México, inside the Playa del Carmen area, about ~1h 12m from Cancun International Airport (CUN) by private vehicle. We drop you at the hotel entrance, not at a stop or a meeting point.

Does Riu Tequila have a shuttle from the airport?

Most hotels do not include airport transportation, and the ones that offer something usually charge for it separately or share the ride with other guests. What you book here is a private transfer to Riu Tequila: a vehicle exclusive to your group, the price settled before you travel and a driver waiting with your name. If your hotel does include transport, it is worth confirming with them before booking.

What vehicles are available to Riu Tequila and how many people fit?

These are the options to Riu Tequila with their one-way rate: Private Transportation, up to 8 passengers, from $69 · Airport Taxi, up to 3 passengers, from $71 · Private Transportation Premium, up to 8 passengers, from $71 · Small Group Transportation, up to 15 passengers, from $150. The rate is per vehicle, so it costs the same whether two of you travel or the vehicle is full — pick by luggage room, not by seat count.

How much luggage can I bring to Riu Tequila?

The largest vehicle running to Riu Tequila (Small Group Transportation) takes up to 15 checked bags plus carry-ons. Strollers, coolers, boards and golf clubs are fine, but tell us the bag count when you book: we would rather send a vehicle with room to spare than one where the luggage barely fits.

Is the transfer to Riu Tequila private or shared?

It is 100% private. The vehicle is yours alone and goes straight from the airport to Riu Tequila: no other passengers, no dropping people off at other hotels, no waiting for a van to fill up. That is why the ride takes ~1h 12m and not twice that.

Where do I meet my driver when I land in Cancun?

Right after you clear customs, outside the terminal, holding a sign with your name. From there you head straight to Riu Tequila: no counters to find, no taxi line and no need to deal with the vendors who approach you at the exit. If you cannot spot the driver, your voucher has our 24/7 phone number and we connect you on the spot.

What if my flight to Cancun is delayed?

We track your flight in real time. If it lands early or late — even if your arrival at Riu Tequila shifts by hours — the pickup time adjusts by itself and your driver waits at no extra cost. Nothing to report and nothing to rebook.

Do you serve Riu Tequila at night or in the early morning?

Yes, service runs 24/7 and the rate is the same at any hour: there is no night surcharge. A flight landing at 2 AM has its driver waiting all the same, and the run to Riu Tequila usually takes less than ~1h 12m with an empty highway.

How far in advance should I book my transfer to Riu Tequila?

Ideally 24 to 48 hours ahead: with that margin we guarantee the vehicle you picked rather than whatever is left. Last-minute bookings to Riu Tequila are usually possible — call us and we confirm in minutes — but in high season the larger vehicles go first.

Do you provide child seats for the transfer to Riu Tequila?

Yes, and they are free. Request them when you book and tell us the ages: the driver fits them at the terminal before pulling away, not somewhere along the highway to Riu Tequila. We send the seat that matches the child's age, not a generic booster.

Can we stop at a supermarket on the way to Riu Tequila?

Yes. A quick stop at a supermarket or an OXXO on the way to Riu Tequila can be arranged and does not change the price — it is a normal request for guests heading to a condo or a villa. Tell us when you book so we allow for it in the ride time.

Do you also do the return from Riu Tequila to the airport?

Yes. Your driver picks you up at the Riu Tequila lobby at the time we agree, worked out from the ride time plus the margin your airline requires, and we reconfirm it the day before. Booking round trip from the start costs less than two separate one-way rides.

Is the price to Riu Tequila the same as for the rest of the Playa del Carmen area?

Yes. Riu Tequila is in the Playa del Carmen area and we charge one flat rate for that whole area, so it makes no difference exactly where the hotel sits: the price above is what you pay. And if you end up switching to another hotel in the Playa del Carmen area, the rate stays the same — just let us know so your driver has the right address.

Can I cancel or change my transfer to Riu Tequila?

It depends on the rate you booked. Premium rate: cancel free up to 24 hours before your transfer and we refund the full amount. Economical rate: no refund. The full amount stays as open credit, with no expiry date, for whenever you come back. Includes one change of date or time, 48 hours in advance. Either way, send the request in writing, by email, with your reservation number.

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