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The opening of Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO) changed the game: now you can fly straight into Tulum instead of landing in Cancún and driving two hours. And since the destination is all about touring cenotes, ruins and beaches scattered along the highway, the most practical move on arrival is to leave the terminal with your own car. Here’s how.
Why renting a car in Tulum makes sense
In Tulum everything is spread out: the town, the beach hotel zone, the cenotes, Cobá and Sian Ka’an. Taxis are expensive and not always available, and public transport is limited. With a rental car you move with total freedom, reach the less-crowded cenotes and, if you like, slip away to Playa del Carmen or Cancún without any hassle.
Requirements to rent a car
- A valid driver’s license (a foreign license works in most cases).
- Official ID or passport.
- A credit card in the driver’s name for the security deposit.
- Minimum age, usually 21 to 25 depending on the vehicle category.
Check what the insurance covers before signing and photograph the car at pickup. At Veico we explain everything in plain English, with no fine print.
Tips for driving in the Riviera Maya
Federal Highway 307 (Tulum–Playa del Carmen–Cancún) is wide and in good shape, but watch for speed bumps at town entrances and for speed cameras. Carry cash for cenote and beach parking, and avoid driving at night on lonely stretches. Air conditioning and a good GPS make the trip far more comfortable in the Caribbean heat.
Book easily, in English: rent your car for the Riviera Maya with Veico
To check flights, arrivals and services at the new terminal, see the Tulum Airport (TQO) site.
Got the car? Now what?
With the keys ready, open our guide to things to do in Tulum so you don’t miss the seaside ruins, the best cenotes, the beaches and the trips to Cobá and Sian Ka’an. And if you extend the trip, take a look at things to do in Cancún.
