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.

Last verified: 2026-07

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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