airport transportation question

nhrookie · 03-08-2010, 03:30 PM

anyone know if this is a good company? i'm thinking about using them for roundtrip airport service but afraid they may be affliated with the time-share people. thanks!

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GONZO · 03-08-2010, 04:07 PM

No time shares through the link at the bottom of this page through USA Transfers. I have personnaly used them and they are very reliable and you wont find a cheaper private transfer.

EDIT:Just clicked your link and see they are trying to match USA's price. I personally would use USA.

Steve · 03-08-2010, 05:30 PM

If there is one transportation company I would advise you to avoid that would be them.

Their whole site is designed and written to mislead people into believing it is the official airport website. It is not, it's owned by a guy in Florida and nothing whatsoever to do with the airport in any official capacity. I dont know about you, but any business that tries to gain its customers by deception is not one I'd pay my good money to.

The same guy owns cancunfuntours.com which is also deceptive and I'd avoid that site too.

Far better to use a well respected honest company like USA Transfers, there's a link in my signature and a button at the bottom of the page that will take you right there.

nhrookie · 03-08-2010, 05:36 PM

thanks!
so USA transfers isn't associated with the time-share people?

i just don't want to get in a car and get sidetracked, solicited, etc.

Steve · 03-08-2010, 05:46 PM

No, USA Transfers aren't associated with timeshare in any way.

If you put in a search "USA Transfers" you'll read of other peoples experiences with them.

TNCJ1 · 03-08-2010, 06:43 PM

USA Transfers is the best transfer company. It is the only one that we have ever used on our trips to Cancun.They are fast, reliable and dependable. If you want info on Cancun the drivers will talk to you about it, if you just want to be left alone they will do that too. And you cant beat the price for private transfers. They are well worth the little extra that you will pay to have a car to yourself.

HammieJ · 03-08-2010, 06:43 PM

Steve i bought my transfers from the people on your page..... they are okay right?

I did the shared one here Cancun Airport Transfer | Shared Cancun Transfer Just $9 since it was ridiculously cheap. I was eerie about it, but i figured you wouldn't put it on your site if it was true! lol

Steve · 03-08-2010, 07:08 PM

The shared transfers are with Best Day, yeah they're fine. And you're right I wouldnt have them on the site if they weren't reputable.

They're cheap because you'll be sharing with other people and dropping off at other hotels, private transfers are more expensive.

HammieJ · 03-08-2010, 07:11 PM

oh ok! Thats no biggy!! Thanks for providing us with such a great deal!

Laura Mapchick · 03-08-2010, 07:29 PM

Agree with Steve..I don't like these people because they are so misleading.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

If there is one transportation company I would advise you to avoid that would be them.

Their whole site is designed and written to mislead people into believing it is the official airport website. It is not, it's owned by a guy in Florida and nothing whatsoever to do with the airport in any official capacity. I dont know about you, but any business that tries to gain its customers by deception is not one I'd pay my good money to.

The same guy owns cancunfuntours.com which is also deceptive and I'd avoid that site too.

Far better to use a well respected honest company like USA Transfers, there's a link in my signature and a button at the bottom of the page that will take you right there.

mrsbud · 03-08-2010, 08:44 PM

what is the cost from the airport to the resort ? we have booked already but would it be worth just booking the transfer on our own ? and not with the travel agent ?

thanks Bud

TNCJ1 · 03-08-2010, 08:55 PM

With USA it is $55 round trip in private van. No waiting on van to fill up or stopping at other hotels along the way to pick up or drop off others. Well worth the $55 to us, it lets us start our vacation that much sooner lol.

mrsbud · 03-08-2010, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TNCJ1

With USA it is $55 round trip in private van. No waiting on van to fill up or stopping at other hotels along the way to pick up or drop off others. Well worth the $55 to us, it lets us start our vacation that much sooner lol.

thanks you ... is there any way to change what I have on order or should I just book with them now and pay the extra ?

thanks Bud

SmokEater · 03-08-2010, 09:42 PM

Even a cab ride from the airport is only $40-50. If you booked through a travel agent, the transfers should be included. The few times I've been there have been through an agent - and they have always had round trip transport included. Unfortunately, it's a charter bus that loads a whole bunch of people and stops at a few different resorts, so it takes a while. But they always have beer for sale on the bus... and they've always had useful information (especially for someone who's never been to mexico).

TNCJ1 · 03-08-2010, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrsbud

thanks you ... is there any way to change what I have on order or should I just book with them now and pay the extra ?

thanks Bud

I dont know if you can add them to a travel package, really not sure but i dont think so. We just use the link at the bottom of the web pages here and book straight through USA Transfers. This I believe, also helps Steve out with CancunCare.

TNCJ1 · 03-08-2010, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokEater

Even a cab ride from the airport is only $40-50. If you booked through a travel agent, the transfers should be included. The few times I've been there have been through an agent - and they have always had round trip transport included. Unfortunately, it's a charter bus that loads a whole bunch of people and stops at a few different resorts, so it takes a while. But they always have beer for sale on the bus... and they've always had useful information (especially for someone who's never been to mexico).

I dont think that you can get a cab from the airport. I believe that they can only drop people off i dont think they can pick up. I maybe wrong on this though.

SmokEater · 03-09-2010, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TNCJ1

I dont think that you can get a cab from the airport. I believe that they can only drop people off i dont think they can pick up. I maybe wrong on this though.

You could be right, come to think of it, I've only been dropped off by cab, never picked up.

nhrookie · 03-09-2010, 09:09 AM

sounds like usa transer is the way to go.
2 people roundtrip for $55 total is much better than travelocity shuttle offering which is about $50/each roundtrip and it is on one of this multi-stop shuttles.

does usa transfer wait inside with all the timeshare people or do they wait outside by the car?

thanks all!!!

Steve · 03-09-2010, 10:26 AM

You'll find them right outside the exit from the airport. As soon as you hit daylight they'll be there. There are some 'authorised' transfer people inside the airport, just ignore them and keep on going. You'll recognise USA Transfers as they'll be holding a big sign with their logo.

GONZO · 03-09-2010, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhrookie

does usa transfer wait inside with all the timeshare people or do they wait outside by the car?

No they dont. I just put my head down dont look at any of them and make a bee line to the exit.

They will have a big sign with your name on it, you cant miss it, they are friendly as can be and its great to get the private ride.

nhrookie · 03-09-2010, 03:05 PM

great feedback! thanks!!

USA transfer it is!

drewp · 03-10-2010, 10:04 AM

Just got back and I would recommend using the private shuttle. Nothing "wrong" with the Best Day transfer but the extra $20 for the private shuttle is well worth it. With Best Day - you have to wait about 1/2 hour to board a shared shuttle and it takes an extra 20 minutes to get to your hotel (the omni for us) so you lose about and hour getting to your hotel. Then the return trip is 3 hours before your flight home. I remember leaving 2 hours the last few times with the private shuttle and having plenty of time at the airport to shop/eat. So all total it's about $20 cheaper but cost you about 2 hours of vacatin time. I got $200 to sit through a 2 hour time share presentation - you do the math

nhrookie · 03-10-2010, 10:13 AM

drew p-

are you saying the private shuttle involves a 2hr timeshare presentation?!?!? or was that something you choose to do seperately?

i am trying to avoid those people at all costs!!!! thanks

GONZO · 03-10-2010, 10:23 AM

No NH I think he just is willing to use his time to get benefited by attending a timeshare sales pitch. Was probably at a hotel or something.

There was a time share person in our lobby at the Flamingo and we got the welcome schpeel from her a basket of candy and some coupons, but after about 2 minutes of her I said my time is more valuable out in the sun then at a free breakfast and sales pitch. That was the end of it.

If approched be firm and tell em NO CHANCE!

drewp · 03-10-2010, 11:21 AM

Sorry about the confussion. No time share pitch with Best Day. They will push you to sign up for your return trip when you get to the hotel so they get first shot at helping you book your excussions during your stay but they will definetely not take much of your time.

I did the timeshare presentation offered through my hotel and got basically $250 worth of free food for about 3 hours of my time. I felt like that was a fair trade. I paid $34 for a shared shuttle and saved $21 compared to a private shuttle but it cost me 2 hours of my trip. Just trying to back up my reasoning for saying I would book the private shuttle in the future.

drewp · 03-10-2010, 11:26 AM

nh - remember this one rule. In the states - people are trying to sell you stuff all the time. Well in Cancun - people are trying to sell you something twice that much. The people at the hotel get something for sending you to a particular restaurant. Tour guys get money for getting you on an expensive tour. Taxi guys get money for taking you to a particular strip club. I would not think of timeshare people as being the enemy. They are just like everyone else - they are trying to sell . . you. Your time is one of the most valuable items in Cancun. Make sure they give you what you feel your time is worth and you will be all good.

03-08-2010, 03:30 PM	#1
nhrookie Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 9th Feb 2010 Posts: 25	airport transportation question anyone know if this is a good company? i'm thinking about using them for roundtrip airport service but afraid they may be affliated with the time-share people. thanks! Cancun Airport Transportation - Cancun Airport Transfers - Cancun International Airport, Cancun Taxi, Cancun Shuttle, Cancun Bus

03-08-2010, 05:30 PM	#3
Steve Owner and Administrator Join Date: 14th Feb 2003 Location: Cancun, Mexico Posts: 7,447	If there is one transportation company I would advise you to avoid that would be them. Their whole site is designed and written to mislead people into believing it is the official airport website. It is not, it's owned by a guy in Florida and nothing whatsoever to do with the airport in any official capacity. I dont know about you, but any business that tries to gain its customers by deception is not one I'd pay my good money to. The same guy owns cancunfuntours.com which is also deceptive and I'd avoid that site too. Far better to use a well respected honest company like USA Transfers, there's a link in my signature and a button at the bottom of the page that will take you right there. __________________ Best Temptation rates with Alpharooms (Super cheap!) USA Transfers - Private Airport Transfers! Discount Cancun Tours! - The best in the business Cancun Top 100 Websites Cancuncare on Facebook

03-08-2010, 05:46 PM	#5
Steve Owner and Administrator Join Date: 14th Feb 2003 Location: Cancun, Mexico Posts: 7,447	No, USA Transfers aren't associated with timeshare in any way. If you put in a search "USA Transfers" you'll read of other peoples experiences with them. __________________ Best Temptation rates with Alpharooms (Super cheap!) USA Transfers - Private Airport Transfers! Discount Cancun Tours! - The best in the business Cancun Top 100 Websites Cancuncare on Facebook

03-08-2010, 06:43 PM	#6
TNCJ1 Cancuncare Regular Join Date: 26th Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 118	USA Transfers is the best transfer company. It is the only one that we have ever used on our trips to Cancun.They are fast, reliable and dependable. If you want info on Cancun the drivers will talk to you about it, if you just want to be left alone they will do that too. And you cant beat the price for private transfers. They are well worth the little extra that you will pay to have a car to yourself. __________________

03-08-2010, 06:43 PM	#7
HammieJ I can choose my own title Join Date: 19th Jan 2009 Location: NJ - Fist Pump baby! Posts: 2,313	Steve i bought my transfers from the people on your page..... they are okay right? I did the shared one here Cancun Airport Transfer \| Shared Cancun Transfer Just $9 since it was ridiculously cheap. I was eerie about it, but i figured you wouldn't put it on your site if it was true! lol __________________ "What? I just don't like clothes!" - Boobs Cruise 3/30/11 May 16th-26th - 7th visit to Cancun! July 26th-August 7th - 8th visit to Cancun December 26th - MOVING TO CANCUN! <3

03-08-2010, 04:07 PM	#2
GONZO Cancuncare Guru Join Date: 30th Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 691	No time shares through the link at the bottom of this page through USA Transfers. I have personnaly used them and they are very reliable and you wont find a cheaper private transfer. EDIT:Just clicked your link and see they are trying to match USA's price. I personally would use USA.

03-08-2010, 05:36 PM	#4
nhrookie Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 9th Feb 2010 Posts: 25	thanks! so USA transfers isn't associated with the time-share people? i just don't want to get in a car and get sidetracked, solicited, etc.

03-08-2010, 07:08 PM	#8
Steve Owner and Administrator Join Date: 14th Feb 2003 Location: Cancun, Mexico Posts: 7,447	The shared transfers are with Best Day, yeah they're fine. And you're right I wouldnt have them on the site if they weren't reputable. They're cheap because you'll be sharing with other people and dropping off at other hotels, private transfers are more expensive. __________________ Best Temptation rates with Alpharooms (Super cheap!) USA Transfers - Private Airport Transfers! Discount Cancun Tours! - The best in the business Cancun Top 100 Websites Cancuncare on Facebook

03-08-2010, 07:11 PM	#9
HammieJ I can choose my own title Join Date: 19th Jan 2009 Location: NJ - Fist Pump baby! Posts: 2,313	oh ok! Thats no biggy!! Thanks for providing us with such a great deal!

03-08-2010, 08:44 PM	#11
mrsbud Cancuncare Regular Join Date: 23rd Feb 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 109	what is the cost from the airport to the resort ? we have booked already but would it be worth just booking the transfer on our own ? and not with the travel agent ? thanks Bud __________________ Bud and Tina Temptations Resort Cancun March 22-28 2010 February 18-24 2012

03-08-2010, 08:55 PM	#12
TNCJ1 Cancuncare Regular Join Date: 26th Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 118	With USA it is $55 round trip in private van. No waiting on van to fill up or stopping at other hotels along the way to pick up or drop off others. Well worth the $55 to us, it lets us start our vacation that much sooner lol. __________________

03-08-2010, 09:42 PM	#14
SmokEater Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 3rd Mar 2010 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 53	Even a cab ride from the airport is only $40-50. If you booked through a travel agent, the transfers should be included. The few times I've been there have been through an agent - and they have always had round trip transport included. Unfortunately, it's a charter bus that loads a whole bunch of people and stops at a few different resorts, so it takes a while. But they always have beer for sale on the bus... and they've always had useful information (especially for someone who's never been to mexico).

03-09-2010, 09:09 AM	#18
nhrookie Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 9th Feb 2010 Posts: 25	sounds like usa transer is the way to go. 2 people roundtrip for $55 total is much better than travelocity shuttle offering which is about $50/each roundtrip and it is on one of this multi-stop shuttles. does usa transfer wait inside with all the timeshare people or do they wait outside by the car? thanks all!!!

03-09-2010, 10:26 AM	#19
Steve Owner and Administrator Join Date: 14th Feb 2003 Location: Cancun, Mexico Posts: 7,447	You'll find them right outside the exit from the airport. As soon as you hit daylight they'll be there. There are some 'authorised' transfer people inside the airport, just ignore them and keep on going. You'll recognise USA Transfers as they'll be holding a big sign with their logo. __________________ Best Temptation rates with Alpharooms (Super cheap!) USA Transfers - Private Airport Transfers! Discount Cancun Tours! - The best in the business Cancun Top 100 Websites Cancuncare on Facebook

03-09-2010, 03:05 PM	#21
nhrookie Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 9th Feb 2010 Posts: 25	great feedback! thanks!! USA transfer it is!

03-10-2010, 10:04 AM	#22
drewp Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 13th Jun 2005 Posts: 78	Just got back and I would recommend using the private shuttle. Nothing "wrong" with the Best Day transfer but the extra $20 for the private shuttle is well worth it. With Best Day - you have to wait about 1/2 hour to board a shared shuttle and it takes an extra 20 minutes to get to your hotel (the omni for us) so you lose about and hour getting to your hotel. Then the return trip is 3 hours before your flight home. I remember leaving 2 hours the last few times with the private shuttle and having plenty of time at the airport to shop/eat. So all total it's about $20 cheaper but cost you about 2 hours of vacatin time. I got $200 to sit through a 2 hour time share presentation - you do the math

03-10-2010, 10:13 AM	#23
nhrookie Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 9th Feb 2010 Posts: 25	drew p- are you saying the private shuttle involves a 2hr timeshare presentation?!?!? or was that something you choose to do seperately? i am trying to avoid those people at all costs!!!! thanks

03-10-2010, 10:23 AM	#24
GONZO Cancuncare Guru Join Date: 30th Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 691	No NH I think he just is willing to use his time to get benefited by attending a timeshare sales pitch. Was probably at a hotel or something. There was a time share person in our lobby at the Flamingo and we got the welcome schpeel from her a basket of candy and some coupons, but after about 2 minutes of her I said my time is more valuable out in the sun then at a free breakfast and sales pitch. That was the end of it. If approched be firm and tell em NO CHANCE!

03-10-2010, 11:21 AM	#25
drewp Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 13th Jun 2005 Posts: 78	Sorry about the confussion. No time share pitch with Best Day. They will push you to sign up for your return trip when you get to the hotel so they get first shot at helping you book your excussions during your stay but they will definetely not take much of your time. I did the timeshare presentation offered through my hotel and got basically $250 worth of free food for about 3 hours of my time. I felt like that was a fair trade. I paid $34 for a shared shuttle and saved $21 compared to a private shuttle but it cost me 2 hours of my trip. Just trying to back up my reasoning for saying I would book the private shuttle in the future.

03-10-2010, 11:26 AM	#26
drewp Cancuncare Enthusiast Join Date: 13th Jun 2005 Posts: 78	nh - remember this one rule. In the states - people are trying to sell you stuff all the time. Well in Cancun - people are trying to sell you something twice that much. The people at the hotel get something for sending you to a particular restaurant. Tour guys get money for getting you on an expensive tour. Taxi guys get money for taking you to a particular strip club. I would not think of timeshare people as being the enemy. They are just like everyone else - they are trying to sell . . you. Your time is one of the most valuable items in Cancun. Make sure they give you what you feel your time is worth and you will be all good.

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