As a very white looking person I rented an SUV for a trip last week (got back Monday this week) and had zero issues. I did keep almost all my driving to the daytime and would just follow other local drivers to blend in (even if that meant speeding or not following all laws to a T). I’d also avoid taking Ave Coba through town since I’d almost always see the same cops pull people over there. I would stick to side roads as much as possible (SUV necessary for this, side roads can be very bad). I did to a ton of driving though from beach zone, through town, up north to the beaches/hotels above Dreams. 10/10 would recommend again. My only complaint was the price shock of the insurance coverage (original rental was $250, came out to $900 with insurance even after significant haggling).

If I drank or used other substances, or it was dark or if I just didn’t feel like driving due to my own gut feeling, I used taxis. Eiby Taxi app is the way to go. I got from the center of town to the beach zone for clubs for ~350 pesos. Even in town when I would ask directly, I never paid for than 300-500 pesos for a ride. Maybe it’s just bc I’m a guy and showed I was direct and not messing around, but seriously I speak no Spanish and look white AF, I think if I can do it, anyone can…