GM Riviera Maya -- driving from airport question

[tim Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close tim]

I am taking the family to the Grand Maya Riviera Maya over Spring Break 2008. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately), due to the use of frequent flyer miles for our flights, I am arriving about 3 hours ahead of my wife and kids. I plan to get a rental car and wonder how long it takes to drive from the Cancun airport to the GM. Given all the luggage I suspect we will take, I may want to make a run to the GM to drop off the first load and then head back to pick up the family. Thanks.

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I am taking the family to the Grand Maya Riviera Maya over Spring Break 2008. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately), due to the use of frequent flyer miles for our flights, I am arriving about 3 hours ahead of my wife and kids. I plan to get a rental car and wonder how long it takes to drive from the Cancun airport to the GM. Given all the luggage I suspect we will take, I may want to make a run to the GM to drop off the first load and then head back to pick up the family. Thanks.

I am going to be driving in February - do u have a rental car company u r going to use?

it should be under 45 minutes from the airport to the GM RM as the directions on this site Driving directions:Riviera Maya destinations,Caribbean Mexico say it is 45 minutes from the airport to Play Del Carmen which is 15 minutes from the resort....

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Mapchick.com home page

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[tim Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close tim]

I am going to be driving in February - do u have a rental car company u r going to use? ..

I currently have a car reservation with Caribbean Rent A Car (the site is -- cancunrentacar.com). I think I will go with them as they have fully inclusive rates (all insurance included with zero deductible) and a midsize car for a week is reasonable at $312 USD.

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I currently have a car reservation with Caribbean Rent A Car (the site is -- cancunrentacar.com). I think I will go with them as they have fully inclusive rates (all insurance included with zero deductible) and a midsize car for a week is reasonable at $312 USD.

Wow - what a great price.....I think i will see if i can reserve now and do yourself a favor and get those wonderful maps - really helpful and informative - and u purchase on the 'honor system' as well.

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Tim as long as you don't make any mistakes, Pat is right by saying it is 45 min drive one way.

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I currently have a car reservation with Caribbean Rent A Car (the site is -- cancunrentacar.com). I think I will go with them as they have fully inclusive rates (all insurance included with zero deductible) and a midsize car for a week is reasonable at $312 USD.

Given the goofy car rental situation in mexico, I'd say this company is a great find! Good job.