There are over 630 taxis on the streets of Cozumel at any given time and they provide transportation to locals and tourists alike. The vehicles do not have meters, but rather there is an established fare that drivers are authorized to collect depending on distance and zone. Each driver must have this fare schedule in his possession and present it to the customer when requested to do so. Always ask the driver how much the fare is from point A to point B before getting in the taxi. Be certain that you have close to the exact amount because drivers rarely carry a great deal of change and occasionally claim they have none in hopes of keeping it for themselves. Calling a Taxi: 872-0236 While you will almost always find taxis on the island's busier streets and waiting outside most hotels, you may have occasion to call a taxi to pick you up. You should be aware that if you need to catch an early plane or ferry, you would be better off calling one day prior to departure. Phones are generally not answered before 7:00 A.M., therefore, we suggest you call and schedule pick-up the night before your departure. Be aware that the individual answering the phone may speak little or no English, so if you are not a Spanish speaker, you may want to ask someone who is to do the calling for you. Again, be sure that you or the individual calling for you clarify what the rate will be from point A to point B. It is customary to tip the gas station attendant and the kid who bags your groceries as well as taxi drivers in Mexico. If you feel that your driver has been especially friendly or helpful, you may wish to give him/her something extra!

Downtown	$4	El Presidente Hotel	$7	Muncipal Market	$5
The CZM-Palmar Estate Beach Club	$7	Fiesta Americana Hotel	$8	Chakanaab Park	$10
Playa Corona	$10	Cozumel Country Club	$10	Chen Rio Beach	$21
San Clemente Beach	$13	Mr. Sancho's Beach Club	$15	Playa bonita Beach	$24
San Francisco Beach	$13	Nachi Cocom Beach Club	$15	Punta Sur Park	$30
Northern Hotel Zone	$8	Palancar Beach	$20	San Gervasio Ruins Round Trip	$45
Airport	$9	Punta Morena Beach	$19	Paradise Beach	$13
Playa Azul	$8	Puerto de Abrigo	$6	El Cozumeleño	$8
Rancho Las Palmas	$15	Paradisus	$8	San Francisco Beach	$13
Puerta Maya Pier	$6	Playa Sol-renamed Playa Mis	$15	Punta Francesa	$18
Isla de la Pasion	$45

Downtown	$6	El Presidente Hotel	$6	Municipal Market	$6
The Palmar Estate Beach Club	$7	Fiesta Americana Hotel	$7	Chankanaab Park	$10
Playa Corona	$10	San Clemente Beach	$12	San Francisco Beach	$12
Northern Hotel Zone	$12	Airport	$12	Cozumel Country Club	$13
Mr. Sancho's Beach Club	$14	Playa Sol Beach Club	$14	Nachi Cocom Beach Club	$14
Palancar Beach	$17	Punta Morena Beach	$25	Chen Rio Beach	$25
Playa Bonita Beach	$30	Punta Sur Park	$30	San Gervasio Ruins Round Trip	$45
Paradise Beach	$12

Northern Hotels (Condumel to Country Club)	$9
Southern Hotels (Plaza Las Glorias to Fiesta Americana)	$9
Reef Club	$17
Allegro	$17
Iberostar	$20
(Additional passengers $2.50 each)

One thing that's important to remember is that U.S. insurance companies do not make direct payments for damages outside the country. If your rental car is involved in an accident, you will be required to make full payment of all damages by Mexican law before you leave the island.  The rentadora is "supposed" to supply you with the necessary reports for you to take to your insurance company at home to recover payment.   For those companies that require a mandatory insurance fee of $10 U.S. a day, it will usually include collision, with a deductible of anywhere from $650 to $1000 U.S. Make sure you know exactly what you are covered for! Take careful note as to what voids your coverage… e.g. leaving a paved road or drinking alcohol. Scooters are not covered by theft.

The danger of mopeds on Cozumel cannot be overstated. With the increasing amount of mopeds, pedestrians, bicycles, and cars in Cozumel's narrow streets it is becoming very dangerous to ride these around the island.  Be very careful of your surroundings if you choose to rent one, and by all means wear a helmet! After an afternoon thunderstorm, the lack of drainage in the streets coupled with the oil on the streets creates a very slick road. It’s not advisable to ride a moped during these conditions.

For the adventurous traveler there are many mainland excursions on the mainland available by bus. It's a great (inexpensive) way to travel throughout the Mayan Riviera, however there are many pitfalls of which to be concerned.  Make sure you communicate with the driver, ahead of time, where you want to be dropped off. Some of the stops are not bus stations (like in Playa del Carmen) but just stops along the highway which are unmarked. The driver won't stop unless there is someone present at the stop or a request is made from a passanger to stop.   When purchasing a bus ticket, all you get is the bus ticket.   Nothing is included in the form of admittance into the destination, tour guide, or translation of tour itself. To buy bus tickets in Cozumel go to: Riviera Buslines Ave 10 at Calle 2 The main bus station for tourist related destinations is located in Playa del Carmen about 2 blocks from the ferry dock.  Just walk through the little park on the Northern side of the ferry and you will see it across from the big McDonalds (not to be confused with the smaller McDonalds in front of the ferry stop). Some approximate sample fairs and travel times from Playa del Carmen include: (These are subject to change. Check for Tours to these places also!) Destination Cost (Pesos) Travel Time Merida 188 5 hour Chetumal 135 5 hours Coba 46 2 hours Chichen Itza 140 3 ½ hours Akumal 100 2 hours Puerto Morelos 20 30 minute Cancun 50 1 hour Tulum 25 1 hour F. Carrillo Puerto 50 2 hours Xcaret 15 10 minutes Xel-Ha 20 45 minutes Typically there are 2 levels of bus service in Mexico, first class and coach. First class buses generally adhere closely to the maintained schedule and rarely have any stops between the departure and destination points. However, coach service can be quite different as schedules can and usually will deviate from stated departure and arrival times. Don’t be surprised if many spontaneous stops are made along the way to pick up passengers.

Cancun Airport Bus Schedule

Due to the high volume of passengers, this schedule is usually very reliable.
The approximate cost (one way) is $65 pesos or US$7-10.

The bus also makes regular trips between the Cancun Airport and Playa del Carmen. When combined with the ferry shuttle, this can be a very inexpensive alternative to a air shuttle between the Cancun and Cozumel airports. (bus is $65 pesos or US$7 (one way)).

Playa del Carmen to Cancun
8:00am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 11:45am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:15pm

Cancun to Playa del Carmen
10:45am, 11:45am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 3:00pm, 4:45pm, 5:45pm, 7:00pm, 8:30pm

Cozumel International Airport	972-872-0485
American Airlines	987-872-4310
Continental Airlines	987-872-5995
Mexicana	987-872-2945
Click Mexicana	987-872-0500
Delta Airlines	987-872-0847