Essentials & Etiquette
What is the safest way to get around Mexico City?
CDMX has a lot of transportation options, and locals use different ones for different times of day. Here is the practical layered answer.
Uber and DiDi are the default for most visitors, and rightly so. Both work everywhere in the city, both are cheap by international standards (a 25-minute ride is usually 120–220 MXN), and both keep a record of the driver.
Metro is efficient, extensive, and safe during daylight rush hours. Avoid it late at night, especially as a solo woman on Line 2 or Line 3.
Metrobús (the bus rapid transit) is a great option — dedicated lanes mean it moves when traffic doesn't. Line 7 down Reforma is scenic and useful.
Walking is safe in Roma, Condesa, Juárez, Polanco, Centro, San Ángel, and Coyoacán during the day. At night, use a car for anything more than a few blocks.
Street taxis are not recommended. Use Uber or DiDi instead.
Frequently asked
Quick answers
Is Uber safe in Mexico City?
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Yes. Uber is the default choice for most visitors and long-term residents. It is legal at the airport (arriving pickups happen at a designated zone) and city-wide.
Should I use the metro in Mexico City?
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During the day, in busy stations, yes — it is fast and cheap (5 MXN per ride). Late at night, or on quieter lines with just a few passengers per car, most locals switch to Uber or DiDi.
Can I take a street taxi in Mexico City?
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Not recommended. Uber and DiDi are cheaper, safer, and equally available. If you must (rare rural situations), use only officially marked sitio taxis called by a hotel or restaurant.