Cancun to Cozumel

[hilljo88]

I'd say it's a guarantee that you'll get a considerably better rate using pesos.

Taxi's are required to have their rate cards with them, and present them to whoever asks.

I paid 50 pesos one too many times this last trip that should have been 26, but due to a special circumstance, I promised the Mrs that I wouldn't make a scene. In the future, they will be producing the cards.

no one likes to be over charged, but 24 pesos is about $1.25 at current exchange rates.Ask what fare should be before taking ride if you have any doubts. I've never had a problem with taxis in COZ.

the bag drag is a lot easier than it sounds. You basically just pull your bag through an outdoor shopping mall from the street to the waterfront. Baggage handlers will offer to do it for you for a modest tip. Plenty of places to stop for a drink or snack along the way and frequent ferry service means you never have to wait long and you dont have to worry about missing the boat.

 

[kelemvor]

Ferry prices vary but I don't think I've ever paid more than the equivalent of around $8.50 US. I always pay with pesos and it's always cheaper than paying with US dollars.

When I was there in June the ferry had a "resident" price and a "non-resident" price posted. Both were listed in pesos, non-resident came out to $18.00 us after conversion. I'm not sure if they assume anyone with pesos is a resident or if they check ID, but I had neither a local ID nor pesos.

 

[mediumone]

no one likes to be over charged, but 24 pesos is about $1.25 at current exchange rates.Ask what fare should be before taking ride if you have any doubts. I've never had a problem with taxis in COZ.

the bag drag is a lot easier than it sounds. You basically just pull your bag through an outdoor shopping mall from the street to the waterfront. Baggage handlers will offer to do it for you for a modest tip. Plenty of places to stop for a drink or snack along the way and frequent ferry service means you never have to wait long and you dont have to worry about missing the boat.

I'm aware of the current exchange rate.

Better to know what the fare is, pay it, thank the driver, and walk away.

I am quite familiar with the CUN to Cozumel route and options, but thanks.

 

[mediumone]

When I was there in June the ferry had a "resident" price and a "non-resident" price posted. Both were listed in pesos, non-resident came out to $18.00 us after conversion. I'm not sure if they assume anyone with pesos is a resident or if they check ID, but I had neither a local ID nor pesos.

ID must be presented.
I'm sure some non-residents slip through, but in general, no.

 

[kelemvor]

ID must be presented.
I'm sure some non-residents slip through, but in general, no.

That's pretty much what I expected. I often read about people talking about getting far better prices simply by paying with pesos, so it did have me wondering though. Thanks.

 

[mediumone]

That's pretty much what I expected. I often read about people talking about getting far better prices simply by paying with pesos, so it did have me wondering though. Thanks.

You do get a much better price using pesos, as you do with most purchases in Mexico.

Imagine that!

But, I can't tell you what exchange rate they use.

 

[JamesBon92007]

When I was there in June the ferry had a "resident" price and a "non-resident" price posted. Both were listed in pesos, non-resident came out to $18.00 us after conversion. I'm not sure if they assume anyone with pesos is a resident or if they check ID, but I had neither a local ID nor pesos.

Right now it looks like the US Dollar price ($10.25) is actually lower than the peso price of 200. Right now that equals $10.70 US. I think every time I took the ferry the exchange rate was higher and I paid less than $9 (equivalent).

Sometimes they will be having fare wars and I've taken the ferry for as little as 60 or 70 pesos and that was without a resident discount. Usually it was the Mexico Waterjet that was lowest, if I recall. One time the lady in the ticket booth asked if I was paying with dollars or pesos, but I sure don't think she thought I was a resident.

 

[Streydog]

When I was there in June the ferry had a "resident" price and a "non-resident" price posted. Both were listed in pesos, non-resident came out to $18.00 us after conversion. I'm not sure if they assume anyone with pesos is a resident or if they check ID, but I had neither a local ID nor pesos.

A girl that works with me is a Mexican citizen from the Mexico City area and she did not qualify for the local rate.

 

[Ricardo V.]

From what I understood in speaking with folks that commute to work regularly using any of the ferry’s, a “Local” rate is available to individuals that live in the Cozumel - Playa del Carmen - Isla Mujeres area, part of the State of Quintana Roo, and that must travel back and forth between any of those points with regularity. I don’t believe that “Local” necessarily means having to be a Mexican Citizen or Resident. For sure, tourist, regardless of citizenship, are expected to pay regular prices.

 

[ggunn]

From what I understood in speaking with folks that commute to work regularly using any of the ferry’s, a “Local” rate is available to individuals that live in the Cozumel - Playa del Carmen - Isla Mujeres area, part of the State of Quintana Roo, and that must travel back and forth between any of those points with regularity. I don’t believe that “Local” necessarily means having to be a Mexican Citizen or Resident. For sure, tourist, regardless of citizenship, are expected to pay regular prices.

And I don't see anything wrong with that. Call it a "bulk rate".