La Paz travel guide
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You're Going to Love La Paz
With a population of 171,485, La Paz is the largest city in Baja California Sur, Mexico by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
Where to Eat in La Paz
If you’re looking for affordable options, NEMI (Calle Francisco I. Madero 565) and Quemadero (Paseo Álvaro Obregón) are great picks.
When to visit La Paz
Looking for warm weather? Then head to La Paz in July, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 11 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 59 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in La Paz, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.
How to Get to La Paz
Plane
When flying to La Paz, you’ll arrive at La Paz Leon (LAP), which is located 10 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to La Paz is to pick up a car hire from San José del Cabo, which is about 135 km from La Paz. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Ace, among others, in San José del Cabo.
Bus
La Paz’s bus station is located 2.7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving La Paz
Where to stay in La Paz
Average rates range from around $179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $391 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Seven Crown La Paz Malecon and Hotel Miramar.
Where to stay in popular areas of La Paz
Most booked hotels in La Paz
Hiring a car in La Paz
Alamo, MEXRENTACAR and Payless are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in La Paz is the MEXRENTACAR branch at Camino al Aeropuerto Km 1.5, which is 9 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $2.33 per litre in La Paz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.88 and $37.17. The most frequently booked car type in La Paz is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.