Akumal

Private car transfer
from Cancun to Akumal

Door-to-door
in 1 h 10 min
From €17
per seat
Comfortable
car
Cancun
Akumal
Cancel for free 24 hours before departure
Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2024
Excellent

Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Cancun.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 1 h 10 min.

  • Optional sight-seeing
  • Clean, comfortable car
  • Professional driver
  • Bottled water
  • Child seats
  • Prepared for handicapped
  • Smoke-free
  • Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Akumal.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage
In total
  • 98 km
  • 1 h 10 min

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Cancun to Akumal

With a Daytrip private driver or Cancun airport shuttle, the Akumal service takes just 1 hour and 30 minutes. Direct door-to-door service from either the Cancun airport or the Cancun hotel district to the Akumal Bay area is unmatched in safety and comfort. 
The best option for the Cancun to Akumal transfer is a seamless private car transfer with Daytrip. This comfortable Akumal transportation service offers a convenient door-to-door transfer experience with a professional bilingual driver from Cancun airport or your accommodation in the Cancun city center.
Cancun airport transportation does not include a free shuttle. There are on-demand Akumal shuttle services, but for added peace of mind, consider booking private transportation with Daytrip in advance for personalized service that lets you avoid waiting at the airport.
It is most common to drive, take a shuttle, or choose private transportation from Cancun airport to Akumal. For the best service, Daytrip's private transportation from Cancun airport allows you to sightsee along the Riviera Maya on your way to Akumal.
Taxi prices from Cancun to Akumal vary across companies but tend to be within $10-$40. Private transportation with Daytrip starts at $18 per person for a more personalized service that offers sightseeing stops en route at exciting destinations such as Playa del Carmen.
Whether your journey starts at the Cancun airport or your accommodation in Cancun, Daytrip's private transportation offers sightseeing opportunities on the way to Akumal, including sites on the stunning coastal Riviera Maya, such as the famous Playa del Carmen.

Visit these sights on the way

Playa Delfines

Playa Delfines

Playa Delfines is popular with local surfers and is located right in the heart of Cancun’s Hotel Zone.  Surf like the dolphins 

Jardin Botanico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marin

Jardin Botanico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marin

One of the largest nature reserves in Mexico, this lush patch of jungle is home to the last troop of spider monkeys on the coast. The Jungle Troop 

Cenote Chaak Tun

Cenote Chaak Tun

Sunlight and trees pour into a small hole in the heart of this stunning underground cenote ornamented by beautiful cave formations. Light in the Dark 

Chikin Ha

Chikin Ha

Three beautiful cenotes allow visitors to swim in and under the lush tropical forest, and partake in a Mayan ritual. Tres Treats 

Why people love Daytrip

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5,100+ reviews
  • 1,117 travelers took this route with us
Feb 28, 2025

Great driver in Egypt

Used the service to go from Luxor to Hurghada, Egypt. Ahmed H was our driver and he was perfect. The car was new, clean, he had water and snacks for us, and accommodated our stops. Great service from him and would recommend it.

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Maps315861
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Maps315861

Feb 28, 2025
Feb 20, 2025

Comfortable and Safe Rides in Mexico

Used Daytrip for two rides in Mexico, which were both great. So comfortable, and we arrived at each of our destinations at a great time. Both were incredible drivers, and we felt so safe. One of our drivers, Miguel, also played the best music! Will definitely use Daytrip on our next trip to Mexico.

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Golourdesduarte
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Golourdesduarte

Feb 20, 2025
Oct 26, 2021

Safe and Secure

Exceptional service. Comfortable, safe for a female traveling alone. Reasonably priced. It was my first time in Cancun, Mexico. My Spanish was limited, nice to have someone speak english and give you direction at the sites I booked them twice on my trip, with tours on the way to my destination.

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Trek746130
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Trek746130

Oct 26, 2021
May 10, 2021

Cancun to Tulum

We had an absolutely amazing ride with Cuauhtemoc from Cancun to Tulum. The ride was smooth, on time and as a added bonus Temo was very informative about Cancun, Tulum and everywhere in between! By far he was the best driver we had the entire time! Also the van was very sanitized and we felt very safe . 5 stars and way to go from Andrew and Lara. Book with Daytrip and if you're lucky you will get Temo!

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler andrewwE1487VT
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andrewwE1487VT

May 10, 2021

Vehicle options for this trip

Most popular

sedan

Sedan

Comparable to aVolkswagen Passat
Passengers and luggage
  • 1-3
  • 3x
  • 3x
  • Clean
  • Comfortable
  • Air conditioned
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Child seats
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free
From €35 per seat

Best reviews

premium suv

Premium SUV

Comparable to aChevrolet Suburban
Passengers and luggage
  • 1-2
  • 2x
  • 2x
  • All standard sedan features
  • Premium SUV
  • Chauffeur-style service
  • Extra amenities
From €96 per seat

The Daytrip driver advantage

Daytrip driver
  • Local knowledge about the route from Cancun to Akumal
    Including available sights:
  • English speaking*

    All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.

  • Safety first!

    We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.

World-class customer support

  • Available 24/7
  • Close relationship with drivers
  • Experts on the route from Cancun to Akumal

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Cancellations: 100% refund up to 24 hours before the trip!
  • Changes: Free up to 24 hours before the trip!

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

  • Big luggage
  • 29x21x11 inches
  • 74x53x28 cm
  • Small luggage
  • 22x14x9 inches
  • 56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.

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