Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Chapala travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chapala

With a population of 20,323, Chapala is a must-see destination in Jalisco, Mexico. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chapala has to offer.

When to visit Chapala

Chapala in January
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chapala in January
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Chapala

Plane

Although Chapala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Guadalajara Airport (GDL), which is located 27 km from Chapala. Uruapan is the most popular, with regular flights from Volaris, Frontier, Viva and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Chapala from the United States departs from Las Vegas and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Chapala is to pick up a car rental from Guadalajara, which is about 43 km from Chapala. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and MAS, among others, in Guadalajara.

Plane

Although Chapala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Guadalajara Airport (GDL), which is located 27 km from Chapala. Uruapan is the most popular, with regular flights from Volaris, Frontier, Viva and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Chapala from the United States departs from Las Vegas and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Chapala is to pick up a car rental from Guadalajara, which is about 43 km from Chapala. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and MAS, among others, in Guadalajara.

Airports near Chapala

UPNUruapan
CLQColima
GDLGuadalajara Miguel Hidal

Airlines serving Chapala

Lufthansa
Good (8,204 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,179 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,660 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,954 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,507 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,454 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,821 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,543 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,989 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,299 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,908 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chapala

Most booked hotels in Chapala

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Hotel Chapala Country
2 stars
Excellent (8, 241 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Chapala

Renting a car in Chapala costs $32 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 42% more expensive than at Guadalajara Miguel Hidal.

Expect to pay $6.28 per gallon in Chapala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $75.41 and $100.54.

Renting a car in Chapala costs $32 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 42% more expensive than at Guadalajara Miguel Hidal.

Expect to pay $6.28 per gallon in Chapala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $75.41 and $100.54.