Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and National. However driving in Mexico City is not recommended for first-time visitors.

Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMs, banks, bureau de change, business facilities, a post office, restaurants, shops, hotel reservations and tourist information. There are facilities for disabled travellers; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Parking: The airport has four well maintained and organised parking lots with a capacity for almost 5,000 vehicles. Departure tax: US$16 Website: www.aeropuertosmexico.com/Ingles

Cancun International Airport (CUN)

Location: The airport is situated 9 miles (17km) southwest of the hotel and resort area in Cancun.

Time: GMT –6 (GMT –5 between the first Sunday in April and the second last Saturday in October).

Transfer to the city: Both taxis and colectivos can be used to get to the town. Colectivos are small buses which provide a door-to-door service; the driver will usually wait until it is full before leaving.

Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty and National. Facilities: Cancun airport has all the appurtenances one would expect at one of the world's mega-airports.

Facilities: Facilities include ATMs, bureau de change, business facilities, restaurants, shops, a beauty salon and tourist information. There are facilities for disabled passengers but those with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)

Location: The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of Guadalajara.

Time: Local time is GMT –6 (GMT –5 between the first Sunday in April to the second last Saturday in October).

Transfer to the city: The airport minibus service and authorised taxis both go to the city centre. Fares can be paid for in advance at the taxi booth outside the arrivals hall.

Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar.

Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants at the airport. Other facilties include ATMs, banks, bureau de change, a post office, business facilities (fax and internet), hotel reservations and tourist information. Disabled facilities are relatively good; those with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.

General Juan N Alvarez (ACA)

Location: The airport is situated 16 miles (26km) southeast of Acapulco.

Time: Local time is GMT –6 (GMT –5 from first Sunday in April to second last Saturday in October).

Transfer to the city: An airport minibus service (Servicio Colectivo) goes regularly to the city centre, dropping off on request. Authorised taxis are available outside Arrivals, they take around 35 minutes to the beach area hotels and cost about US$20.

Car rental: Car rental companies Alamo, Avis, Budget, National and Hertz are represented at the airport.

Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants at the airport. Other facilities include banks, bureau de change, a post office, a tourist information kiosk and business facilities (including fax and internet). Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.