Getting a taxi in Cabo San Lucas
With thousands of taxis operating through the Los Cabos area, it’s simple to find a taxi in Cabo San Lucas. It’s also one of the main ways of getting around as public transportation is extremely limited. You only really have the public bus which is slow and takes multiple stops across the city. Whereas, a Cabo San Lucas taxi brings you the benefit of a seamless door-to-door service to your destination. Plus, if you’re traveling late at night, finding a taxi is likely your only option.
Cabo San Lucas taxis can seat between 8 and 10 passengers because they tend to be minivans. You can recognize them by their bright colorful coats often blue, green, red, and sometimes white. To get a taxi in Cabo San Lucas, you can hail one on the street, seek a designated taxi rank or book one over the phone.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EL CORRIDOR TO CABO SAN LUCAS | 14 € | 14 € | 20 MIN |
| CABO SAN LUCAS TO THE CORRIDOR | 15 € | 15 € | 18 MIN |
| CABO SAN LUCAS MARINA TO HOTELS | 25 € | 25 € | 26 MIN |
| CABO SAN LUCAS TO SAN JOSE DEL CABO | 58 € | 58 € | 40 MIN |
| LOS CABOS AIRPORT TO CABO SAN LUCAS | 80 € | 80 € | 40 MIN |
How much is a taxi in Cabo San Lucas?
Taxi prices in Cabo San Lucas are tricky to define because they don’t operate with set-rate fares, nor do they use taximeters. Technically, the fare is calculated according to zones at a rate of €6 (MXN 131) per mile, but this is more of a guide than a rule. Instead, when you take a taxi in Cabo San Lucas, prices are negotiated. Therefore, your fares somewhat depend on your negotiating skills and knowledge of the region.
As a guide, here are some examples of Cabo San Lucas taxi rates:
€58 (MXN 1,073) from Cabo San Lucas to San Jose
€15 (MXN 278) from The Corridor to neighboring towns
€80 (MXN 1,480) from Los Cabos Airport to Cabo San Lucas
These prices are for four-seater sedans. If you take a larger taxi and have more than four passengers, there is a surcharge for every additional person. Again, the specific rate depends on your driver.
The fluctuating nature of taxi Cabo San Lucas prices means it’s important to agree on a price before getting into the taxi. Feel free to walk away if you feel your driver is elevating the price because you’re a tourist.
In terms of payment methods, you cannot pay for your Cabo San Lucas taxi by credit card. This is because local taxi drivers don’t tend to carry POS machines. Therefore, you’ll need to pay for your fare in cash in US Dollars or Mexican Pesos.
Additional charges
Given that taxi rates in Cabo San Lucas are negotiated, there are no official surcharges for luggage, airport rides or night rides. However, you can expect taxi journeys from the airport to be expensive due to the demand.
*Taxis at the airport operate with a prepaid system. You can negotiate and pay the fare at the taxi kiosk in arrivals and then hand your receipt to your driver in the ranks.
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How to get a Cabo taxi
There are thousands of taxis roaming around the city. They are colorful and have “TAXI” written on the door and back of their vehicles. Typically, there is a range of taxi sizes on the road at any given time. Large van-like taxis tend to be green with a municipal stamp. These can be shared with others to bring the cost down. Alternatively, smaller 4-seater sedans are abundant. They tend to be white with a red stripe or blue with a white stripe.
Regardless of the style of taxi, you can hail them on the street or walk to one of the taxi ranks, also known as “sitios”. You can find a taxi rank by the Cabo San Lucas Marina, the main beaches, the shopping malls and outside Walmart.
How to get a taxi from Los Cabos Airport
Taxis are readily available outside of both terminals at Los Cabos Airport (SJD). Once you get to the Arrivals Hall, first head to the taxi kiosk by the main exit. This is where you notify the staff of your destination and pay your rate. They will give you a receipt, which you can show to the driver. Head out of the terminal building to find the taxi rank. A taxi ride from the airport to the city center will cost around €80 (MXN 1,480) depending on your destination.
For a competitive, fixed fare you’ll know in advance, you can pre-book a Los Cabos Airport taxi with Welcome Pickups.
How to get a taxi from Los Cabos Corridor
Los Cabos Corridor is arguably the easiest place to get a taxi. You can easily hail one from the street. A taxi from El Corridor to Cabo San Lucas city center will cost around €13.40 (MXN 295).
How to get a taxi from the Town Square
There is a taxi rank at the town square in Cabo San Lucas city center. You’ll see the white, blue, and green vehicles lined up on Plaza Amelia Wilkes.
Tip: Friday nights at the Plaza are full of life. There are food stalls, crafts, and locals dancing to folkloric music. It’s great fun but it can hinder you from finding an available taxi. Drivers may also charge more. To guarantee transport, you may prefer to book a taxi in advance.
How to get a taxi from Cabo San Lucas Marina
The marina at Cabo San Lucas has its own taxi rank. You’ll need to walk further away from the waterfront to see the line of white taxis waiting for you. The cost of a taxi from the Marina to the resorts is about €25 (MXN 550).
Most popular Cabo San Lucas taxi apps
If you want to order a taxi via a Cabo San Lucas app, your best option is Uber. Uber has been operating in Cabo San Lucas for several years, utilizing its signature private driver model. However, Uber is much more limited than local taxis. They cannot pick you up from the airport at all – only private transfers and traditional taxis can do that. Some hotels and resorts also don’t permit Ubers to collect passengers outside.
In those cases, you’re better off pre-booking a private transfer with a trusted international company like Welcome Pickups. That ensures you’ll get a reasonable fixed-rate fare agreed upon in advance and guaranteed on-time pickups from wherever you’ll be.
Useful Cabo San Lucas taxi numbers
Calling a Cabo San Lucas taxi number is a great idea if you’re caught in a downpour of torrential rain or traveling at night.
Here are some recommended local taxi services in Cabo San Lucas:
Taxis Colectivos: +52 (624) 100 2152
Coordinadora de Transportes Sitio Suchpaca: +52 (624) 144 4590
Taxi Cabó: +52 (624) 191 7678
There may be a longer wait for a radio taxi during peak hours.
Benefits of booking a Cabo San Lucas taxi in advance
When you’re relaxing on the beach, the last thing you want to think about is planning your transportation. Waiting around in the hot sun for a local taxi to pass or trying to navigate the public transport in Cabo San Lucas can be uncomfortable and stressful. That’s why you should book a Cabo San Lucas Airport taxi or around-town taxi in advance with Welcome Pickups. We offer guaranteed on-time pickups, personalized transfers, English-speaking drivers, and unbeatable prices. Make the most out of your vacation by enjoying the ease of Welcome’s state-of-the-art, air-conditioned private transfers.
Cabo taxi tips
- Be sure to agree on a price with the driver before entering a Cabo San Lucas taxi.
- Cabo San Lucas taxis cover four people with their rates, additional people will be charged extra.
- Taxis in Cabo don’t accept card payments, so be sure to carry change with you.
- Cabo taxi drivers accept payments in both USD and Mexican Pesos. However, they often inflate the exchange rate, so paying in USD will be more expensive.
- Tips are welcomed in Cabo but not obligatory. If you’re pleased with the service, you can round up your fare to the nearest ten pesos.
- Most Cabo San Lucas taxis don’t have baby seats or boosters available. However, you’re welcome to bring your own.
- Taxis in Cabo San Lucas are not wheelchair-accessible as standard. You’ll need to contact a private company that can provide adapted vehicles. (See next section.)
- Given the high volume of tourists in Cabo San Lucas, taxi drivers speak some English. However, language barriers can hinder your travel experience. Write down the address of your destination to aid communication.
Wheelchair-accessible taxi in Cabo San Lucas
Unfortunately, regular Cabo taxis aren’t wheelchair accessible. You will need to call a private company and request a vehicle with a ramp or lift fitted. Inside Los Cabos and Transcabo (+52 (624) 163 7373) have excellent wheelchair-accessible vehicles you can book online or over the phone.
Cabo taxi safety and complaints
Although largely unregulated, taxis in Cabo San Lucas are usually very safe and easy to use. However, there have been reports of taxi drivers overcharging their passengers.
If you feel your driver has been rude, you’ve been overcharged or feel unsafe during your ride, you can report your driver to the Tourist Police by calling +52 (624) 143 3977 or to the Transit Police by visiting Subcomandacia Transit at Calle Constituyentes, Lomas Altas, 23472 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico. Be sure to note down your driver’s ID number, name and taxi number.