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.
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″.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.