Car Rentals at Cancun

Located in Cancun, Quintana Roo of Yucatan Peninsula, Cancún International Airport (CUN) is Mexico's second busiest airport. The airport has two runways and three commercial terminals that receive the high volume of tourist travel to eastern Mexico. While Terminal 1 is slated for domestic chartered airlines from US and other North America countries, Terminal 2 handles international and some domestic flights. Terminal 3 is reserved exclusively for international flights. Ground transportation information is outlined below.

Cheap car rentals offer better transportation options, since buses operate only at designated bus stops. With increasing numbers of tourists, there are many rental car agencies located in the city. Prior reservation with these agencies will help you get cheap deals in rental vehicles. Keep their contact number handy and give them a call upon landing at the airport to find more details on their shuttle services from the airport. Check out the following independent CRX rental agencies in Cancún:

• Ace Rent A Car
• NU Car Rentals
• Payless Car Rental
• Economy Rent A Car - Cancun

Ground Transportation: Bus services from the airport provide cheap transportation facilities. Public buses have a direct non stop service from CUN to Downtown Cancun bus station as well as to Downtown Playa del Carmen bus station. Online reservation of a seat in these public buses is possible and the tickets for the bus service can be collected from the counter next to the baggage claim area. Many charter companies, operating under Mexican Transportation Secretary, are located at the airport if you need charter services to your final destination. Alternately you can also rely on cheap car rentals and airport authorized transport vehicles for your onward journey.

Things to do at Cancún International Airport

Cancún International Airport allows you many leisure activities as well as essential services as you await the announcement of your flight.

Restaurants: The airport has great restaurants and bars, offering the best of Caribbean as well as other international cuisines. Cuervo Tequileria, Corona Beach Bar, Dominos Pizza, Burger King and Columbian Coffee are among the few located in Terminal 2 whereas AirMargaritaville, Coconuts Bar, Guacamole Grill, Peking Xpress and Berryhill Restaurante are some of the popular restaurants located in Terminal 3.

Shopping: Departure terminals of the airport are home to a wide variety of duty free shops that sell alcohol and cigarettes, glossy cosmetic products and other duty free electronic and media products. You can pick up great souvenirs of your trip to Cancun here. Jewelry and artifacts are available at Los Cinco Soles, while high end jackets, shirts and caps can be picked up at Harley Davidson.

Bank and ATM: Terminal 2 hosts a bank giving you access to banking services while you wait at the airport. There are also several ATM counters lining the terminal gates and entrances providing ease of cash withdrawals for the travelers.

VIP Lounges: Terminal 3 and Terminal 2 has business lounges with facilities such as open bar, coffee and drinks, free internet and WiFi and massage chairs, that help you relax during your long journey.