Benito Juárez International Taxi vs Uber

Real prices, official pickup locations, scam warnings and the cheapest way from Benito Juárez International (MEX) to Mexico City city centre.

Official Taxi
MXN 300-450 ($15-23) authorized taxi (Sitio 300)
30-60 min (heavy traffic peaks)
Authorized airport taxis: Sitio 300, Nueva Imagen, Confort (buy tickets at official kiosks)
Uber
MXN 200-350 ($10-18)
T1 outside "Sala D"; T2 outside T2 arrivals ground level

Cheapest way

Metrobús Line 4 to central zone MXN 30 ($1.50) — 45 min. Metro Line 5 nearby MXN 5 ($0.25).

Where to catch an official taxi

T1 + T2 arrivals — buy prepaid taxi ticket from AUTHORIZED kiosks (Nueva Imagen, Sitio 300, Confort)

How to avoid taxi scams at Benito Juárez International

  • ONLY use official authorized taxi kiosks in arrivals — never accept rides from touts inside terminal.
  • Pay for the taxi ticket at the kiosk in advance — driver gets the ticket, not cash.
  • Uber is safer + cheaper for arrivals but only from designated pickup zones outside terminal.
  • Never take an "libre" (independent) taxi from the airport — always authorized taxi service.

Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.

Getting out of Mexico City (MEX)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Currency
MXN
English-friendly
Medium
Tipping
10% for good service.

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