Mexico City metro

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
There aren't always women's cars, but when there are they're in the front of the train.

Thanks for clarifying. I didn't know that. I still endorse Mexico City's metro. It's too cheap and convenient not to use.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not to hijack the thread but how did people get from the airport to their hotels? I fly to CDMX for the first time next week and will be staying in Roma Norte. I'm confused how to get to the hotel because everything I'm reading online is to take an official taxi. How will I know the difference? Is there a. Taxi stand at the airport?

Yes, there is a taxi stand. You pay at a kiosk (have your hotel address printed out) and then take the payment slip to the driver. It is pretty straightforward once your past baggage claim. When I was there in 2023, the kiosk to pay was right outside the airport.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not to hijack the thread but how did people get from the airport to their hotels? I fly to CDMX for the first time next week and will be staying in Roma Norte. I'm confused how to get to the hotel because everything I'm reading online is to take an official taxi. How will I know the difference? Is there a. Taxi stand at the airport?

Yes, there is a taxi stand. You pay at a kiosk (have your hotel address printed out) and then take the payment slip to the driver. It is pretty straightforward once your past baggage claim. When I was there in 2023, the kiosk to pay was right outside the airport.

Jsut do Ubers everywhere

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That there are designated cars for women only tells you all you need to know about the rail system and city culture.

You think that crap doesn’t happen in America?

[Anonymous]

We used a mix of Uber, bus and the metro and it was fine. Honestly the bus was the best, super frequent and you got nice views of the city while traveling.

If you are visiting our lady of Guadeloupe the metro and/or bus was safe and easy to use.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That there are designated cars for women only tells you all you need to know about the rail system and city culture.

You think that crap doesn’t happen in America?

Ok Putin

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not to hijack the thread but how did people get from the airport to their hotels? I fly to CDMX for the first time next week and will be staying in Roma Norte. I'm confused how to get to the hotel because everything I'm reading online is to take an official taxi. How will I know the difference? Is there a. Taxi stand at the airport?

Yes, there is a taxi stand. You pay at a kiosk (have your hotel address printed out) and then take the payment slip to the driver. It is pretty straightforward once your past baggage claim. When I was there in 2023, the kiosk to pay was right outside the airport.

So the kiosk calculates the price based on the location of your hotel?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

So the kiosk calculates the price based on the location of your hotel?

Yes, I should have been more clear, it’s a staffed kiosk. There is someone there who will ask what size vehicle you need (sedan or van) and where you are going. Based on the vehicle and the neighborhood, they will calculate the cost and tell you what to pay. Assuming you’re staying in the city in Roma Norte, Centro, or nearby it’ll probably be 300-400 pesos.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

So the kiosk calculates the price based on the location of your hotel?

Yes, I should have been more clear, it’s a staffed kiosk. There is someone there who will ask what size vehicle you need (sedan or van) and where you are going. Based on the vehicle and the neighborhood, they will calculate the cost and tell you what to pay. Assuming you’re staying in the city in Roma Norte, Centro, or nearby it’ll probably be 300-400 pesos.

This is so helpful, thank you so much!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

So the kiosk calculates the price based on the location of your hotel?

Yes, I should have been more clear, it’s a staffed kiosk. There is someone there who will ask what size vehicle you need (sedan or van) and where you are going. Based on the vehicle and the neighborhood, they will calculate the cost and tell you what to pay. Assuming you’re staying in the city in Roma Norte, Centro, or nearby it’ll probably be 300-400 pesos.

Are tips expected?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

So the kiosk calculates the price based on the location of your hotel?

Yes, I should have been more clear, it’s a staffed kiosk. There is someone there who will ask what size vehicle you need (sedan or van) and where you are going. Based on the vehicle and the neighborhood, they will calculate the cost and tell you what to pay. Assuming you’re staying in the city in Roma Norte, Centro, or nearby it’ll probably be 300-400 pesos.

Are tips expected?

I don't think so. Because you'll be "paying" the taxi driver with the receipt/ticket, no money changes hands. Make sure to keep your end of the receipt in case anything goes wrong.

Make sure to check that they've charged you for a sedan (ordinario) rather than a van (ejecutivo). The prices will be posted.

There are actually several companies running authorized taxis. I always go with the yellow ones, or Sitio 300. When you're near baggage claim inside the airport there will be booths for you to buy taxis tickets. Ignore them. I prefer to wait until I'm outside and buy the tickets once there so I can see of any of the taxi companies have longer or shorter lines.