City in Guerrero, Mexico
Getting around Acapulco
How to get around Acapulco
Use hotel-arranged taxis or apps for the Costera and Diamante. Local buses are cheap but crowded; avoid driving at night.
Ways to get around Acapulco
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| City bus | About 10–14 MXN | Routes along the Costera; crowded and pickpocket-prone |
| Taxi | About 70–150 MXN | No meters; agree fares in advance |
Taxis in Acapulco
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Ride-app coverage and taxi-union tension make availability uncertain. Use hotel taxis or prearranged drivers and settle the fare first.
Arriving in Acapulco
General Juan N. Álvarez International (ACA)
About 25 km from the Costera. Taxi or airport van roughly 400–700 MXN, 30–45 min; hotels can pre-arrange transfers.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not recommended: traffic and crime risk. Use hotel-arranged transport.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid. Mexican liability insurance is required; a foreign-plated car beyond the border zone needs an import permit.
- Onward travel in Mexico: First-class buses (ADO, ETN, Primera Plus) are comfortable and the usual way between cities. Budget airlines cover long hops cheaply; the Tren Maya links Yucatán Peninsula towns.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Acapulco?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Ride-app coverage and taxi-union tension make availability uncertain. Use hotel taxis or prearranged drivers and settle the fare first.
What's the best way to get around Acapulco?
Use hotel-arranged taxis or apps for the Costera and Diamante. Local buses are cheap but crowded; avoid driving at night.
How do I get from the airport to Acapulco?
About 25 km from the Costera. Taxi or airport van roughly 400–700 MXN, 30–45 min; hotels can pre-arrange transfers.
Is Acapulco walkable?
Walkable center.
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