Puerto Escondido Taxi Fares 2026: What a Ride Really Costs
Taxis in Puerto Escondido: 2026 Fares by Route and How to Negotiate
A taxi in Puerto Escondido costs 50 to 80 pesos per car within town; there are no meters, so the fare is agreed before you get in. At night, out to La Punta or with a surfboard it goes up a little, and out of town you pay per trip. This table sums up what locals pay today on each route.
| Route | Approx. fare per car | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown, Adoquín and Zicatela | 50–80 pesos | 5–10 min |
| Downtown or Adoquín to La Punta | 70–100 pesos | 10–15 min |
| Downtown to Carrizalillo or Bacocho | 60–100 pesos | 5–10 min |
| Any ride after 10 pm | +20–50 pesos | — |
| Highway taxi outside the airport to Zicatela | 100–200 pesos | 10–15 min |
| Airport counter to town (fare by zone) | 300–600 pesos | 10–20 min |
| Puerto Escondido to Mazunte | 900–1,500 pesos | 1 h–1 h 20 |
| Puerto Escondido to La Crucecita (Huatulco) | 2,000–2,800 pesos | About 2 h |
Indicative fares as of November 2026, per car rather than per person; not official rates, and they rise in high season.
How Taxis Work in Puerto Escondido
Taxis in Puerto Escondido are licensed and work from taxi ranks or cruise along Highway 200, the Adoquín and the Zicatela strip. There are no meters: the driver names a price and you accept or negotiate. With no reliable Uber or DiDi, the taxi is the town's door-to-door transport; for daytime trips with light luggage, the city bus or colectivo costs 10 to 15 pesos. The basics:
- Ask the price before getting in: “¿Cuánto a Zicatela?” is enough; if it sounds high, offer the figure from the table.
- The fare is per car, not per person: four friends pay the same as one, unless the driver says otherwise.
- Give a landmark: “el Adoquín”, “la glorieta de La Punta” or your hotel's name works better than a street address.
- Mention your surfboard: many taxis have a rack or will fit it in; some charge 20 to 50 pesos extra.
Taxis at Night, to the Airport and with Surfboards
The fare changes with the hour and what you carry. Puerto Escondido International Airport is only a few kilometers from town, but the terminal exit works differently from the rest of the city. Keep this in mind:
- After 10 pm the same ride usually costs 20 to 50 pesos more; outside the La Punta bars there are queues and firmer prices.
- At the terminal you pay a fixed fare by zone at the counter; walk five minutes to the highway and a street taxi charges less.
- Before dawn or for an early flight, do not count on finding a cab in the street: get a driver's WhatsApp the night before.
- With two or more boards, or a group with luggage, a booked van costs about the same as two taxis.
Taxis Out of Town and Longer Rides
For nearby beaches, Manialtepec lagoon or the coast toward Mazunte, you hire a taxi per trip or by time. If you are heading to Mazunte, compare first with our guide on how to get to Mazunte from Puerto Escondido; for Huatulco airport, see every option between Huatulco and Puerto Escondido. Before you shake on it:
- Agree one way or round trip and how long the driver waits; a two- or three-hour wait is charged separately.
- Agree any stops on the way: a supermarket, an ATM or a beach en route; if you do not mention them, the driver may charge extra.
- Pay at the end and in cash; a small deposit only if the driver asks for one on a long trip.
- Note the taxi number painted on the door in case you leave something on the seat.
- Carry 50 and 100 notes: almost no taxi takes cards and few have change for 500.
FAQ About Taxis in Puerto Escondido
How much is a taxi in Puerto Escondido?
Within town, 50 to 80 pesos per car; to La Punta, 70 to 100. At night add 20 to 50 pesos.
Do Puerto Escondido taxis use meters?
No. The fare is agreed with the driver before you get in, per car and not per person.
How much is a taxi from Puerto Escondido airport to Zicatela?
At the terminal counter you pay a fixed fare by zone, about 300 to 600 pesos per car; a taxi hailed on the highway charges 100 to 200.
Is there Uber or DiDi in Puerto Escondido?
Not reliably: no ride app is authorized in Oaxaca. Use a local taxi, a colectivo or a pre-booked transfer.
