Tulum Airport → Tulum Centro
Economyfrom $70 USD
Privatefrom $115 USD
Luxuryfrom $175 USD
Premiumfrom $265 USD
TQO Felipe Carrillo Puerto International
Tulum airporttransfers.
Twenty minutes from the terminal to Aldea Zama, forty to the beach. Federally plated vehicles and chauffeurs licensed to meet you inside TQO.
Private transfers from Tulum International Airport
Tulum International Airport, Felipe Carrillo Puerto (TQO), changed the way people arrive to the Riviera Maya. Instead of a two hour drive down Highway 307 from Cancun, you are in Aldea Zama in about twenty five minutes and at the beach hotel zone in forty.
What has not caught up is ground transportation. TQO is surrounded by jungle with almost nothing around it, taxi supply is thin and pricing at the curb is unpredictable, especially at night. Booking a private transfer before you fly is not a luxury here, it is the practical decision.
Airport codeTQO
OpenedDecember 2023
To Aldea Zama25 minutes
Rates from$70 USD per vehicle
Where we meet you at TQO
Your chauffeur waits inside the arrivals hall with a name sign. Our federal SICT permits, tourist transport plates and airport zone licenses are what make that possible. Informal drivers cannot enter the terminal, which is why they ask you to walk out and find them.
The terminal is compact, so from the moment you collect your luggage you are usually on the road in under ten minutes.
Drive times from Tulum airport
- Tulum town centre and La Veleta, 25 minutes
- Aldea Zama, 25 minutes
- Tulum beach hotel zone, 35 to 45 minutes
- Akumal, 45 minutes
- Playa del Carmen, 1 hour
- Bacalar, 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cancun Hotel Zone, 2 hours
TQO or CUN, which airport should you fly into
If your hotel is in Tulum, TQO is almost always the better choice. You save close to ninety minutes each way and the arrival is calmer. Cancun still has more flight frequency and more direct routes from North America and Europe, so many travelers fly into CUN and out of TQO, or the reverse.
We serve both. If you land at Cancun and stay in Tulum, see our dedicated Cancun airport to Tulum page for that route.
A chauffeur for your whole stay
Tulum is spread out. The beach road, the town, the cenotes, Coba and the beach clubs are all in different directions, and getting a ride back at 11pm on a Saturday is its own adventure. Our on demand service keeps the same vehicle and chauffeur with you by the hour or by the day, so dinner in the hotel zone, a cenote in the morning and a beach club in the afternoon are one arrangement instead of three.
The fleet in Tulum
- Economy, private sedan for up to 4 guests
- Private, Toyota Hiace for families and groups up to 10
- Luxury, Mercedes V-Class or Chevrolet Suburban for up to 6 guests
- Premium, Mercedes Sprinter for groups, weddings and events
Every vehicle carries federal plates, passenger insurance and a chauffeur licensed for the airport zone.
Rates
Tulum airport rates
Per vehicle · one way · up to capacity per tier. Round trip and multi day rates on request.
Tulum Airport → Tulum Beach
Economyfrom $90 USD
Privatefrom $130 USD
Luxuryfrom $190 USD
Premiumfrom $280 USD
Prices in USD for reference, per vehicle. Final invoicing in MXN at the exchange rate of the day, per Mexican consumer protection law.
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About Ride Luxe Mexico
Federally licensed, traveler tested
Ride Luxe Mexico is a federally licensed luxury private transfer service operating across Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Los Cabos. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Tulum, Quintana Roo, we have transported over 45,000 passengers with a 5.0 star rating on Tripadvisor across 216 reviews, and won the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award in 2024 and 2025. We hold federal SICT permits, tourist ground transport plates and airport zone licenses, which allow us to meet guests legally inside airport terminals.
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Frequently asked
Common questions
How much is a transfer from Tulum airport to my hotel?
From $70 USD per vehicle to Tulum town and Aldea Zama, and from $90 USD per vehicle to the beach hotel zone, in our Economy tier. Luxury and Premium vehicles are priced higher and all rates are per vehicle rather than per person.
How far is Tulum airport from the beach hotel zone?
The drive from TQO to the Tulum beach hotel zone takes 35 to 45 minutes depending on where your hotel sits along the beach road. Tulum town and Aldea Zama are closer, about 25 minutes.
Is there transportation available at Tulum airport at night?
Public options are limited and unpredictable after dark, which is why we recommend booking in advance. Ride Luxe operates 24 hours and your chauffeur is inside the terminal whatever time you land.
Should I fly into Tulum airport or Cancun airport?
If you are staying in Tulum, TQO saves roughly 90 minutes of driving each way. Cancun offers more flight frequency and more direct international routes. Many travelers arrive at one and depart from the other, and we cover both.
Can I hire a driver for the day in Tulum?
Yes. Our on demand service keeps the same vehicle and chauffeur with you by the hour or for a full day, which works well for cenotes, Coba, beach clubs and dinner in the hotel zone.