Mexico City Airport taxi service
In 2026, expect to pay around €18 (MXN 350) for a Mexico City Airport taxi to the city center, with the drive usually taking 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic. Welcome Pickups offers pre-booked transfers from €27 (MXN 543), and you’ll see and pay your fixed fare before you travel.
Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) has authorized taxi services at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. You’ll spot the official taxi counters inside the arrivals hall. Once you’re out of baggage claim, look for the “Taxi Autorizado” signs.
Official taxis at Mexico City Airport are usually white, with colored accents and branding that vary by operator. Look for the authorized company’s name and logo on the doors, along with the relevant permit and registration stickers on the windshield. Airport fares also work a little differently from regular city taxis; they charge a prepaid fare based on your destination and the taxi company you choose, rather than using a meter.
Just be careful which taxi you take, as irregular transport operators are an ongoing issue at MEX. With Welcome Pickups, your driver is vetted and assigned before you fly, and their details are sent to you in advance so you know who to look for when you land.
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How much does a Mexico City Airport taxi cost in 2026?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM MEXICO CITY AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER | (MXN 350) 18 € | (MXN 350) 18 € | 30 MIN |
| FROM MEXICO CITY AIRPORT TO CENTRO HISTORICO | (MXN 350) 18 € | (MXN 350) 18 € | 25 MIN |
| FROM MEXICO CITY AIRPORT TO ROMA NORTE | (MXN 380) 19 € | (MXN 380) 19 € | 20 MIN |
| FROM MEXICO CITY AIRPORT TO CONDESA | (MXN 420) 21 € | (MXN 420) 21 € | 22 MIN |
| FROM MEXICO CITY AIRPORT TO POLANCO | (MXN 440) 22 € | (MXN 440) 22 € | 25 MIN |
| FROM MEXICO CITY AIRPORT TO PUEBLA | (MXN 2,200) 112 € | (MXN 2,200) 112 € | 1 HR 45 MIN |
| FROM MEXICO CITY AIRPORT TO CUERNAVACA | (MXN 2,300) 116 € | (MXN 2,300) 116 € | 1 HR 30 MIN |
| FROM MEXICO CITY AIRPORT TO VALLE DE BRAVO | (MXN 3,000) 150 € | (MXN 3,000) 150 € | 2 HR 20 MIN |
Where do I meet my Mexico City Airport taxi driver?
Welcome Pickups drivers meet passengers at designated pickup points outside the terminals at Mexico City Airport, as airport regulations don’t allow them to wait inside the arrivals hall.
1. Before you travel, you’ll receive your driver’s name, photo, and contact details.
2. Your driver monitors your flight and adjusts the pickup time if you land early or your flight is delayed.
3. Once you’ve collected your luggage, head through arrivals and check WhatsApp or the Welcome Pickups app for directions to your meeting point.
4. Meet your driver outside at the agreed location. They’ll help with your luggage and take you to your vehicle.
5. Since you’ve already paid online, you can get on your way as soon as you meet your driver.
Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are separate, so make sure you enter the correct flight number when you book. This gives your driver the information they need to arrange your pickup at the right terminal.
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Mexico City Airport taxi cost: How do fares work?
Mexico City Airport taxi prices depend on your final destination and the authorized taxi company you choose. Instead of paying the driver at the end of the journey, you buy your ride from an official taxi sales point at the airport. After paying at the counter, head outside to the official taxi rank with your ticket, and staff will match you with your vehicle.
It’s worth comparing the counters before you buy. In 2026, MEX’s authorized taxi companies introduced their own discounts, ranging from 5% to 50% off standard tariffs, so you may see different prices for the same journey depending on the operator.
Taxi prices typically stay the same at night, although some authorized operators may add a late-night surcharge of around 10% to 20% between midnight and 05:00.
An authorized taxi from Mexico City Airport to the city center (Centro Histórico) costs around €18 (MXN 350), while a Welcome Pickups transfer starts from €27 (MXN 547). To Polanco, you’ll pay around €22 (MXN 440) for a regular Mexico City Airport taxi, compared with €29 (MXN 582) for an airport transfer.
If you pre-book with Welcome Pickups, enter your flight details and destination, choose your vehicle, and you’ll see and pay your fixed fare before you travel. You pay online when you book, and that price stays the same even if Mexico City traffic adds time to your journey.
Your Welcome Pickups fare includes:
- -Pickup from the designated meeting point outside your terminal
- -Flight monitoring and complimentary waiting time
- -Taxes, tolls, and applicable fees
- -Luggage allowance for your chosen vehicle
- -An English-speaking driver
- -Online payment before you travel
- -No extra charge if traffic makes the journey longer
How should I choose a driver for a Mexico City Airport taxi?
When choosing a taxi service at Mexico City Airport, it helps to have a driver who knows the city well. Traffic can add a lot of time to an airport transfer, particularly on the way to neighborhoods such as Roma and Polanco. Local airport experience also makes a difference, especially with two separate terminals and restrictions on where drivers can pick up passengers.
What to look for in a Mexico City Airport taxi driver:
- -Is licensed and trained, rather than operating as an unauthorized transport service around the airport.
- -Knows the pickup setup at both terminals, including the designated meeting areas outside arrivals.
- -Speaks English well, so it’s easy to confirm your destination and chat along the way.
- -Knows the routes into Roma, Condesa, Centro Histórico, and Polanco, plus alternatives when the main roads get backed up.
- -Tracks your flight and adjusts the pickup if you land earlier or later than expected.
- -Knows the city well and can share useful local tips along the way, from getting around your neighborhood to restaurants near your hotel.
Welcome Pickups drivers go through a selection and vetting process before taking airport bookings. And you’ll get your driver’s details before you travel, so you know who to look for when you arrive.
Can I get a Mexico City Airport transfer to Roma, Condesa, or Polanco?
You can book a Welcome Pickups transfer from Mexico City Airport to Roma Norte, Condesa, Polanco, Centro Histórico, and destinations outside the capital. Prices start from €27 (MXN 547).
Centro Histórico is around 8 km from the airport, and the drive usually takes 20 to 40 minutes. If you’re staying close to the Zócalo, keep in mind that some surrounding streets restrict vehicle access or are pedestrianized. Your driver may need to drop you at the closest point they can reach by car.
Roma Norte and Condesa are roughly 12 to 14 km from the airport and generally take 20 to 40 minutes. Traffic around Avenida Insurgentes and the main restaurant and nightlife areas can slow things down in the evening. And if you’re staying in Roma, it’s worth knowing whether you’re in Roma Norte or Roma Sur when planning trips around the city, as they’re separate neighborhoods.
Over in Polanco, allow around 25 to 45 minutes from the airport. Weekday rush hour can add quite a bit of time to the drive west, and Polanco itself covers a fairly large area. Hotels around Polanquito and Avenida Presidente Masaryk sit farther north than those closer to Chapultepec, so journey times vary depending on where you’re staying.
And if Mexico City is only your arrival point, you can continue directly to Puebla, Valle de Bravo, or Cuernavaca. Puebla is around 130 km from MEX and takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes, while Cuernavaca is around 90 km south and usually takes 1.5 hours. Valle de Bravo is farther away at around 145 km and 2 hours, with Friday afternoon and holiday-weekend traffic often adding time to the drive out of the capital.
Useful tips for getting a taxi from Mexico City Airport
- Buy your ride from an authorized taxi counter. In Terminal 1, you’ll find official sales points in Sala A, E2, E3, and by Gate 10. Terminal 2 has counters in Salas D and E and by Gate 4. Stick to these rather than accepting a taxi offer elsewhere in the airport.
- Compare the operators before you pay. Mexico City Airport has 11 authorized taxi groups, and fares can vary between them. Some also offer their own discounts and incentives, so it’s worth checking the prices displayed at the sales points before choosing one.
- Check the payment options at the counter. You pay for your taxi before heading to the pickup area, and accepted payment methods can vary between operators.
- There’s no obligation to tip. Tipping Mexico City Airport taxi drivers isn’t required, although you can leave something extra if you’re particularly happy with the service.
- Keep hold of your taxi ticket. It includes your operator details, so hang onto it until the end of the journey in case you need to query the ride or report a problem later.