Mendoza travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mendoza

With a population of 876.884, Mendoza is the largest city in Mendoza, Argentina by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mendoza has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Mendoza

When to visit Mendoza

Mendoza in January
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mendoza in January
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mendoza in January, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 1.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Mendoza, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.

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How to Get to Mendoza

Plane

When flying to Mendoza, you’ll arrive at Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Mendoza from the United States departs from Atlanta and takes around 15h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Mendoza is to pick up a car rental from San Juan, which is about 153 km from Mendoza. You’ll find branches of Budget and Rentacar, among others, in San Juan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mendoza, including Andesmar, CATA Internacional and 20 de Junio. From Santiago, the bus ride to Mendoza takes 315 miles and will cost you around $79. From Cordoba, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 625 miles. The most popular bus station is Mendoza central bus station, located 1.0 mile from downtown Mendoza. Mendoza Av. Bartolomé Mitre 2201 is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Mendoza, you’ll arrive at Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Mendoza from the United States departs from Atlanta and takes around 15h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Mendoza is to pick up a car rental from San Juan, which is about 153 km from Mendoza. You’ll find branches of Budget and Rentacar, among others, in San Juan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mendoza, including Andesmar, CATA Internacional and 20 de Junio. From Santiago, the bus ride to Mendoza takes 315 miles and will cost you around $79. From Cordoba, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 625 miles. The most popular bus station is Mendoza central bus station, located 1.0 mile from downtown Mendoza. Mendoza Av. Bartolomé Mitre 2201 is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Mendoza

KLM
Good (856 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,475 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,828 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (329 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (816 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (990 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
GOL
Good (686 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,782 reviews)
Aerolineas Argentinas
Excellent (531 reviews)
JetSMART
Okay (86 reviews)
Sky Airline
Good (58 reviews)
Flybondi
Good (152 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mendoza

From 5-star hotels such as the Diplomatic Hotel to great affordable options like the Condor Suites Apart Hotel, Mendoza offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $63 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $140 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mendoza, with prices from $6 to $368 per night. City Centre is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mendoza are about 34% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mendoza

Most booked hotels in Mendoza

Posada Verde Oliva
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 304 reviews)
$110+
Lujan de Cuyo B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 126 reviews)
$69+
Diplomatic Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, 1977 reviews)
$221+
Club Tapiz
3 stars
Excellent (9, 193 reviews)
$164+
Park Hyatt Mendoza Hotel Casino & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1073 reviews)
$223+
Sheraton Mendoza Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 795 reviews)
$195+

Renting a car in Mendoza

Renting a car in Mendoza costs $43 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Mendoza (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Mendoza is Full-size (Chevrolet Spin or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Renault Logan or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mendoza costs $43 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Mendoza (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Mendoza is Full-size (Chevrolet Spin or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Renault Logan or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.