Taxis abound in the city; the starting price on the meter should be 6.40 (Mexican pesos) and increases at 3.50 per kilometre.

In general, if you're staying at a hotel the reception will organize a taxi for you; at the airport use only the official taxis which operate and charge by zones; fares are paid at ticket booths before actually entering a taxi, thus avoiding the chances of drivers over-charging, both newcomers and locals alike are often taken advantage of in this way.

Before you board any taxi make sure the drivers official identification is on show (ID should have a photograph of the driver and an official seal) and check that there is a taxi metre in operation and that it is reset before you begin your journey.

Taxi drivers in Mexico do not normally expect a tip unless they've helped you with your luggage or in some other manner which can be considered as being above and beyond his actual duty - 5 or 10 pesos would be well appreciated in these circumstances.

After 10 p.m. and before 5 a.m. there is a 25% surcharge added to the price shown on the metre.

In general it is safer to use the radio taxis although you'll pay above the general rate; when you ring them get the license number of the cab they are sending and wait for that particular cab - don't forget to check the number you were given against the number on the cab before entering.

The list of taxi companies in the city is quite long but we provide the following radio-cab option as we are sure you will receive good service from this company, either from the airport or the metropolitan area.

Contaxi: 8130-0600