Puebla City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Puebla City
With a population of 1.59 million, Puebla City is the largest city in Puebla, Mexico by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Puebla City has to offer.
Where to Eat in Puebla City
If you’re looking for affordable options, Animal Puebla - Angelopolis (Blvd. Osa Mayor 5149 Int A) and El Mural de los Poblanos (Calle 16 de Septiembre 506) are great picks.
When to visit Puebla City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Puebla City in April, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Puebla City, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Puebla City
Plane
When flying to Puebla City, you’ll arrive at Puebla City Huejotzingo (PBC), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Puebla City from the United States departs from Dallas and takes around 2h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Puebla City is to pick up a car rental from Mexico City, which is about 67 miles from Puebla City. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Infinity Car Rental, among others, in Mexico City.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Puebla City, including PrimeraPlus, Autobuses Unidos and Estrella de Oro. From Santiago de Querétaro, the bus ride to Puebla City takes 165 miles and will cost you around $51. From León, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 285 miles. The most popular bus station is Puebla City Paseo Destino, located 4 miles from downtown Puebla City. Puebla City Villa Juárez is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Puebla City
Where to stay in Puebla City
From 5-star hotels such as the Banyan Tree Puebla to great affordable options like the City Express by Marriott Puebla Centro, Puebla City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $157 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel de Talavera and Hostal Santo Domingo.
Where to stay in popular areas of Puebla City
Most booked hotels in Puebla City
Renting a car in Puebla City
Renting a car in Puebla City costs $33 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Mexico City Benito Juarez.
Expect to pay $5.56 per gallon in Puebla City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.77 and $89.03. The most frequently booked car type in Puebla City is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.