Cabo San Lucas Airport taxi Service
After a long flight, all you want to do is get to your hotel as quickly as possible so that you can relax and get your holiday started. That’s why we recommend taking a Cabo San Lucas Airport taxi for a quick and easy transfer.
Cabo Airport taxis are typically 8-10 seater vans available 24/7 from outside each terminal building. A taxi from Cabo San Lucas Airport to the city centre generally takes around 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours if you’re headed to La Paz.
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How much does a taxi cost?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM CSL TO HOTELS | 55 € | 55 € | 20 MIN |
| FROM CSL TO TODOS SANTOS | 170 € | 170 € | 60 MIN |
| FROM CSL TO SAN JOSE DEL CABO | 65 € | 65 € | 35 MIN |
| FROM CSL TO LA PAZ | 260 € | 260 € | 120 MIN |
| FROM CSL TO CABO PULMO NATIONAL PARK | 215 € | 215 € | 90 MIN |
Cabo San Lucas Airport taxi price
Taxis operating from Cabo San Lucas Airport and the surrounding region don’t use taximeters to calculate their fares, nor do they offer set rate fees. Instead, passengers are charged based on which zone they are travelling to, and the final price will need to be negotiated with your driver.
While the blue or white taxi vans can seat up to 10 passengers, the zone fare usually only covers 4 people. This means an additional charge of up to €18.60 (MXN 365) per person may be added to your Cabo San Lucas Airport taxi cost, which will need to be paid for at the taxi booth on arrival. Once paid for, you’ll receive a receipt which can be handed to your driver before departing.
Although the ride from Cabo San Lucas Airport taxi to Cabo San Lucas is only 20 minutes, the price can be quite hefty, costing between €55-€75 (MXN 1,100-1460). A ride to San José del Cabo, a resort town located 35 minutes from the airport, should cost around €65 (MXN 1,280), and to get to Todos Santos, an artsy town just over an hour away along the coast, your taxi will cost about €170 (MXN 3,350).
Unless you book your airport taxi in advance, it will be up to the discretion of the taxi driver on what he wants to charge, which can be up to 60% more than the standard price. To secure a competitive fixed fare with no hidden fees to anywhere along the Baja California peninsula, you can pre-book your Cabo San Lucas taxi with a highly-rated and reliable company like Welcome Pickups.
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Where to get a Cabo San Lucas Airport taxi?
For arriving passengers, there is a Cabo San Lucas Airport taxi stand located outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, in front of the Arrivals Hall exit. Unlike the taxis you may be used to at home, Cabo San Lucas taxis are either blue, turquoise or white vans that don’t display the normal ‘Taxi’ roof sign.
While it is possible – and certainly convenient – to simply show up on the day and grab a taxi from the ranks, it’s not the most cost-effective or reliable option. Due to taxi drivers overcharging, it’s better to pre-book a Cabo San Lucas Airport taxi with Welcome Pickups and have a driver waiting for you when you land. This way, not only will you skip the queues, but you won’t need to haggle a price, ensuring a quick and seamless transfer to your accommodation.
Useful tips for getting a taxi from Cabo San Lucas Airport
- Since taxis in Cabo San Lucas don’t use meters, make sure you agree on a fare before starting your journey and confirm the total cost with your driver to avoid any surprises.
- During the peak tourist season, booking an airport taxi in advance with Welcome Pickups can save you time and provide peace of mind that a driver will be waiting for you on arrival.
- It’s expected that you tip your driver in Cabo San Lucas. In general, a 10-15% tip on top of the fare price is adequate.
- While not all Cabo San Lucas drivers speak English, as long as you have your hotel name and address written down in Spanish, that will be enough to get to your destination.
- While a Cabo San Lucas Airport Taxi is a safe way to travel, it’s important that you stick to official airport taxis and avoid anyone approaching you inside the airport.
- Regular taxi vans seat up to 10 passengers which is great for larger groups, however, if you’re travelling in a smaller group you will need to share the taxi with other people unless you book a private airport taxi with Welcome Pickups.
- It's best to pay for your fare in Mexican Pesos to get the best possible rate, although US dollars are widely accepted.
- Don't forget to ask for a receipt at the end of your journey in case you leave anything behind.
- Ask your hotel what the average taxi price should be to give you a starting point to haggle the best price.
A Cabo San Lucas Airport taxi to your hotel
While we all like to save a few dollars here and there by using public transport, sometimes the available options simply aren’t convenient. Buses from the airport into the city centre run every 8-10 minutes which is great, however, they stop at almost every hotel along the way, which means you can be sat on the bus for up to 2 hours. If you’re going further afield, say to La Paz, then shuttle buses run fairly infrequently and are known to sell out in advance so you may have to wait an hour or two in between services, or find an alternative option.
The most reliable way to reach your hotel from the airport, without the stress of wondering if you’ve been overcharged, is to pre-book your airport taxi. When you book with Welcome Pickups, you’ll be offered a guaranteed set rate at a competitive price, plus you’ll have the benefit of an English-speaking driver who can share some local tips to help you get the most out of your holiday.
