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

La Paz in February
Estimated hotel price
$271
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Paz in February
Estimated hotel price
$271
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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.

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.

Airports near La Paz

Airlines serving La Paz

KLM
Good (759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,775 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,446 reviews)
Air France
Good (884 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,375 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,466 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,633 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,615 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,614 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,618 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (683 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (875 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (858 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,009 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (293 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (454 reviews)
GOL
Good (618 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,526 reviews)
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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

Hotel Catedral La Paz
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$244+
Costa Baja Resort & Spa
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$442+
Seven Crown La Paz Centro Historico
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$200+
Hyatt Place La Paz
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$232+
Araiza Palmira Hotel
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$151+
La Concha Beach Hotel & Club
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$222+

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.

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.

Car hire agencies in La Paz

Ace

Ace

Budget

Budget

Thrifty

Thrifty
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