Airport Transfers
Private transfers from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to hotels and homes in downtown Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, Tonalá and the Lake Chapala towns.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Guadalajara International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
From GDL, airport transportation in Guadalajara covers the Centro Histórico, Chapultepec and Providencia, Zapopan and Puerta de Hierro, Tlaquepaque and Tonalá, and the Lake Chapala towns of Chapala and Ajijic, with longer rides to Tequila.
Guadalajara airport transfers start in the ground-floor arrivals area: your driver meets you there after baggage claim, and customs on international flights, and we track your flight so a delay doesn't cost you the pickup. The price is fixed per vehicle before you fly, from sedans for couples to vans for families and groups.
Each Guadalajara airport transfer goes door to door, to hotels in the Centro Histórico and Providencia, homes in Zapopan, guesthouses in Tlaquepaque or retirement homes and rentals in Ajijic.
Our Guadalajara airport shuttle is a private van for your party only: it leaves as soon as you're through arrivals and goes straight to your address, with no stops for other passengers. There's room for luggage and gear, which suits families, business groups and anyone heading out to Lake Chapala with a full load of bags.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Guadalajara International Airport (Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, GDL) lies in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, 17 km southeast of downtown Guadalajara. Every flight uses one two-storey terminal: arrivals, immigration, customs and baggage claim are on the ground floor, and departures are upstairs across four concourses, A to D.
International passengers clear immigration, collect their bags and pass customs; domestic passengers go straight to baggage claim. A new terminal and access roads are under construction, so pickup points can move.
Guadalajara runs on Central Standard Time (UTC−6) all year.
Give the exact address. The metro area spreads across Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlaquepaque and Tonalá, and they are priced differently. For Lake Chapala, name the town: Chapala, Ajijic or San Juan Cosalá.
Gated communities. Many homes in Zapopan and around Lake Chapala are in private fraccionamientos with a guarded entrance. Add the community name and gate instructions so the driver is let in.
Ride offers at the terminal. Turn down unsolicited offers of transport inside or just outside the terminal and wait for the driver named in your confirmation.
Entry. International visitors need a valid passport. Carry some pesos for tips and small purchases.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Guadalajara International Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At GDL
Meet in the arrivals area
After baggage claim, and customs on international flights, continue into the ground-floor public arrivals area. Your confirmation names the meeting point.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
GDL Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel GDL
From where you're staying back to Guadalajara International Airport.
Round trip
GDL Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Guadalajara International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Passport
International travelers need a valid passport. Check entry requirements for your nationality before you fly.
Currency
Mexican pesos are the local currency; carry some cash for small purchases and tips.
Unofficial agents
Don't buy transportation from agents inside the terminal.
Customs lines
Expect lines at peak times. Keep documents and medication in your carry-on.
Connectivity
Have a local SIM, eSIM or roaming plan ready to contact your driver.
Local time
Central Standard Time (UTC−6) all year.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
In the ground-floor public arrivals area, after baggage claim and, on international flights, customs. Representatives can't enter the customs area, and your confirmation names the exact meeting point.
One. A single two-storey terminal handles every domestic and international flight, with four concourses, A to D. A new terminal is under construction, but until it opens all flights use the current building.
About 17 km southeast of downtown Guadalajara. Tlaquepaque is on the way into the city, Zapopan is on the far side of Guadalajara, and Lake Chapala lies to the south. Travel time depends on traffic in the metro area.
Yes. Transfers run from GDL to Chapala, Ajijic, San Juan Cosalá and other lakeside towns. Enter the full address and any gate instructions when you book.
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, code GDL. Most travelers simply call it Guadalajara Airport.
Yes. Transportation can be scheduled for late arrivals and early departures. Availability is confirmed through the booking system, so book ahead and give your exact flight time.
Yes. Transfers run to hotels, offices and homes in Zapopan, Puerta de Hierro and Providencia. Add the building or community name and any gate instructions.
Yes. Enter your hotel or distillery in Tequila as the destination to see the vehicles and fixed price available for that route before you pay.
Yes, provided the vehicle can reach it safely. Enter the full address and any access instructions when you book.
No. If you already have a booking, turn down offers of transport inside or just outside the terminal and head to the meeting point in your confirmation.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so a delay doesn't cancel your pickup. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or the flight is canceled, contact customer service as soon as you know.
No. Airport Transportation is an independent transportation-booking service, not the airport operator, an airline or a government authority. For terminal, airline and facility details, see the Guadalajara International Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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