Mexico City travel guide
Mexico City Tourism | Mexico City Guide
You're Going to Love Mexico City
With 12,29 million inhabitants, Mexico City is the most populous city in Mexico. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Mexico City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Mexico City
Cuauhtémoc is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Mexico City. These include popular favourites such as Maza bistrot (Plaza Washington, C.Dinamarca 47B), Contramar (Durango 200) and The Capital Grille - Mexico (Paseo de la Reforma 250 - Edificio Capital Reforma). If you’re looking for affordable options, Rosetta (Colima #166 Col. Roma) and Ryoshi - Masaryk (Av. Pdte. Masaryk 111) are great picks.
When to visit Mexico City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mexico City in May, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Mexico City, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Mexico City
Plane
There are 3 airports serving Mexico City. Mexico City Airport (MEX) is the closest to the city centre (9 km). Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) is located 40 km from city centre of Mexico City, while Mexico City Toluca Intl (TLC) is 44 km from the centre. The shortest flight to Mexico City from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 20m.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mexico City, including Autobuses Unidos, PrimeraPlus and ADO. From Puebla City, the bus ride to Mexico City takes 193 km and will cost you around $52. From Santiago de Querétaro, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Mexico City Central de Autobuses del Norte, located 7 km from the city centre of Mexico City. Mexico City Terminal Oriente San Lázaro is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Mexico City
Where to stay in Mexico City
From 5-star hotels such as the Live Aqua Urban Resort México to great affordable options like the Wyndham Garden Residences, Mexico City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $349 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Isabel and Hotel Cozumel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mexico City, with prices from $33 to $972 per night. Cuauhtémoc is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mexico City are about 32% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Miguel Hidalgo - In Mexico City’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Park Villa, Suites Contempo and City Express Suites by Marriott Anzures.
Iztapalapa - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hotel Atenas Plaza, Fiesta Inn Plaza Central Aeropuerto and Krystal Urban Aeropuerto Ciudad de Mexico. The average nightly price for a double room in Iztapalapa is $44.
Benito Juárez - Porto Novo Hotel & Suites, Colibrí B&B and FlowSuites WTC have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Benito Juárez will cost you about $68 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mexico City
Most booked hotels in Mexico City
Hiring a car in Mexico City
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and MEXRENTACAR are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Mexico City is the America Car Rental branch at Direccion Av. Sonora casi esquina Texcoco Colonia Peñón de los Baños, Delegación V. Carranza, CDMX, which is 8 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $2.37 per litre in Mexico City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.35 and $37.80. The most frequently booked car type in Mexico City is Premium (Toyota HiAce or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Virtus or similar) is, on average, 88% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.