Car rentals
Ernestos Rental
Scooter and Jeep rentals.
It should be mentioned that the majority of traffic accidents that befall tourists involve scooters known locally as "motos". These accidents seem to be due to a few factors:
Some inexperienced riders expect that if they can drive a car, then they can drive a scooter.
Some riders are unfamiliar with driving practices and conditions in Mexico.
Roads are not always in the best condition, and potholes are generally unmarked.
Scooters offer substantially less protection from accidents than anything with four wheels.
Many accidents are also caused by tourists having too many alcoholic drinks and then driving "motos."
Scooters can be a great way to explore the island, but should only be driven by experienced riders. If you are not experienced, please do not rent them.
Walk, rent a car, or take a taxi; there is no public traffic out of town. The docks are saturated by pushy agencies trying to lure you into car rentals and activities. The younger travelers or anyone who has free time may want to take them up on their offer. Always check first so you are not getting scammed but it is usually just a timeshare offer. You pay about $20 for a jeep rental or a moped for the entire day and you get free breakfast at a five star resort. A regular day car rental is around $55, but speaking Spanish will get you a discount 95% of the places if you ask. For example, the posted price for a VW Pointer at Less-Pay next to Hotel Barracuda was $40, without insurance and taxes. As an American who speaks Spanish, you can get that same car for 350 pesos, with insurance and taxes. Even if prices are posted, they can be bargained. Scooters half that ~25 dollars. Alternatively, taxis are always available and will take you to the west-shore beaches for $20 onwards, depending on distance and number of people. Taxis cost between $2 and $3 30 to 60 pesos for intra-town destinations. Like the rest of Cozumel, they accept US Dollars at the current exchange rate.