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Updates and requests for inclusion in these pages welcomed by e-mail to Steve. Information is from many sources including personal visits and may no longer be accurate. Please note I am an airline pilot, not a travel agent and cannot provide any travel services or flights. Legal Disclaimer  Last Update 13Aug12

Acapulco Guadalajara Mexico City Puerto Vallarta Rest of Mexico
Aguascalientes Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Morelia Toluca  
Cuernavaca Manzanillo Oaxaca Zihuatanejo  

Taxi service from many Mexican airports to the city can be a rip off due to airport monopolies (Maybe $10-20 extra). Look for Colectivos (shuttle vans) that usually have a much more reasonable rate into town. Airport in Spanish is: Aeropuerto. A colectivo is a shared minibus or van.
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Acapulco - Alvarez Intl (ACA):
Location: 
19 km/12 Miles SE of the City.
By Taxi:
US$20-25/35 mins to the beach area hotels.


By Limo:
Limos.com: Find limo service, click here. Click here to find a locally based limousine company.

By Bus: Servicio Colectivo about every 10 mins 0700-last flight. ~US$5. Drops on request along the route. Look for their vehicle in front of the terminal. Transportes Terrestres runs a shuttle service into the city at a cost of ~75 Pesos. Reservations for the trip back to the airport should be made at least a day in advance (462-1095 or 462-1172).

Rental Cars:
On-Airport Rental Car Providers: Dollar, Budget, AVIS & National.
Weblinks: Click here to book -----> Car Trawler Car Hire.

Airport Tel No: +52 744 466 9446.
Updated Jan10 ADV. 
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Aguascalientes - Jesus Teran Intl (AGU):
Location:
3 km/2 Miles SSE of the City.
By Taxi: 
US$8 to the city.


By Limo:
Limos.com: Find limo service, click here. Click here to find a locally based limousine company.

Rental Cars:
On-Airport Rental Car Providers: Several companies are in the terminal.
Weblinks: Click here to book -----> Car Trawler Car Hire.

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Cuernavaca - Mariano Matamoros (CVJ):
Location:
11 km/7 Miles SSW of the City.
By Taxi: 
Available.
Updated Dec03 www.
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Guadalajara (GDL):
Location:
12 Miles/17 km SE of Guadalajara and 10 Miles/15 km from Chapala.
Driving directions:
To reach the airport from Guadalajara take Highway #2 in the direction of Chapala.

By Taxi:
Autotransportaciones Aeropuerto (Tel 3/812-4278 or 3/812-4308) is a minibus and taxi service to/from anywhere in the Guadalajara area. Fares range from US$12-18 for up to 3 people going to the same destination. At the airport, buy a ticket at the booth outside the terminal exit. Going to the airport, a regular city taxi should charge similar fares, though they are not allowed to pick up passengers at the airport. Takes 30 mins. Fares increase ~25% at night.


By Limo:
Limos.com: Find limo service, click here. Click here to find a locally based limousine company.

By Bus: The airport bus (Servicio Colectivo) meets all flights outside the terminal building and takes passengers to the city centre every 30-60 mins (~US$10/35 mins).
Rental Cars:
On-Airport Rental Car Providers: AVIS, Budget, Dollar, HERTZ & EUROPCAR.
Weblinks: Click here to book -----> Car Trawler Car Hire.

Airport Hotels: Casa Grande Hotel is at the airport.
Airport Tel No:
 +52 33 688 5382.
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Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH):
Location:
21 km/13 Miles ESE of Ixtapa, 13km/8 miles ESE of Zihuatanejo.
By Taxi: 
Airport Taxis Tel 554 3298/554 7621/553 8864/554 8033, APAZ Taxis (Colective Taxis) 554 3311/554 4583 & UTAZ Taxis (Colective Taxis) 554 8809/554 - 772/554 3680. Fares to the beaches US$12-19.


By Limo:
Limos.com: Find limo service, click here. Click here to find a locally based limousine company.

By Bus: Transportes Terrestres minivans run to hotels in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and to Club Med (US$12). Tickets can be bought outside the baggage-claim area.
Rental Cars:
On-Airport Rental Car Providers: HERTZ & Budget 755/553-0397.
Weblinks: Click here to book -----> Car Trawler Car Hire.

Airport Tel No: 755/554-2227.
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Manzanillo - Playa de Oro Intl (ZLO):
Location
26 km/16 miles WNW of the City.
By Taxi: 
Available.


By Limo:
Limos.com: Find limo service, click here. Click here to find a locally based limousine company.

Rental Cars:
On-Airport Rental Car Providers: Several companies are in the terminal.
Weblinks: Click here to book -----> Car Trawler Car Hire.

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Mexico City - see Mexico City Page

Morelia - Francisco Mujica Intl (MLM):
Location:
 24 km/15 miles NE of the City.
By Taxi:
Readily Available.
Updated Dec03 www.
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Oaxaca - Xoxocotlan Intl (OAX):
Location
6 km/4 miles SSW of the City.
By Taxi:
US$8/20-30 mins.


By Limo:
Limos.com: Find limo service, click here. Click here to find a locally based limousine company.

By Bus: No bus runs to the airport, but a major road is 10 mins walk from the terminal, where buses run to the city.
By Shuttle Van:
resorthoppa.com: resorthoppa.com runs shuttle vans and private cars from this airport to various locations. Click here to make a reservation.
Other: Airport Transfers and Ground Transportation for small groups (up to 14 people) to and from Oaxaca Airport. (Private Charter service also available). Cost: US$50 dollars flat rate, 14 passengers max. Contact: Call +52 (951) 518-6995.

Rental Cars:
On-Airport Rental Car Providers: Several companies are in the terminal.
Weblinks: Click here to book -----> Car Trawler Car Hire.

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Puerto Vallarta - Gustavo Díaz Ordáz Intl (PVR):
Location
: 8 km/5 miles N of the City.
By Taxi:
Taxis charge rates based on zones of travel and are paid for before travelling at a small kiosk just outside the terminal building exit. Charges for Areomovil transportation are a little more expensive than regular taxi service.  If you prefer a regular taxi, you can walk a few metres to the highway, and flag down a taxi. To the city US$6-10.


By Limo:
Limos.com: Find limo service, click here. Click here to find a locally based limousine company.

By Bus: Combi buses (Colectivo minivan) run to town for 4 pesos/US$0.40.
Rental Cars:
On-Airport Rental Car Providers: Several companies are in the terminal.
Weblinks: Click here to book -----> Car Trawler Car Hire.

Airport Tel No: +52 322 221 0154.
Updated Aug07 ADV.
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Toluca (TLC):
Location:
9 km/6 Miles NE of Toluca & 46 km/29 Miles W of Mexico City.
Airport Overview:
2 terminals, domestic and international.
By Taxi:
To Mexico City ~US$70/30-60 mins.


By Limo:
Limos.com: Find limo service, click here. Click here to find a locally based limousine company.

By Shuttle Van: Volaris Airlines has a shuttle service from Toluca airport to a small bus terminal to the south of Mexico City. It is free of charge to Volaris passengers, and may be availavble to others at a price.
Rental Cars:
On-Airport Rental Car Providers: Several companies are in the terminal including Advantage Rent a Car.
Weblinks: Click here to book -----> Car Trawler Car Hire.

Airport Hotels: Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Toluca Airport is 2 km/1 Mile S of the airport. There is a free shuttle, which must be reserved, or a taxi costs USD$6. Tel +52 722 277 2020.
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