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

Chelem travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chelem

With a population of 3.509, Chelem is a must-see destination in Yucatan, Mexico. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Chelem deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Chelem

Chelem in November
Estimated hotel price
$39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chelem in November
Estimated hotel price
$39
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Chelem

Plane

Although Chelem doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mérida Rejon (MID), which is located 38 km from Chelem. Airlines that fly from the United States to Chelem include American Airlines, Air Canada and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Chelem from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 2h 07m.

Car

Another option to get to Chelem is to pick up a car rental from Cancún, which is about 302 km from Chelem. You’ll find branches of Ace and Advantage, among others, in Cancún.

Plane

Although Chelem doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mérida Rejon (MID), which is located 38 km from Chelem. Airlines that fly from the United States to Chelem include American Airlines, Air Canada and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Chelem from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 2h 07m.

Car

Another option to get to Chelem is to pick up a car rental from Cancún, which is about 302 km from Chelem. You’ll find branches of Ace and Advantage, among others, in Cancún.

Airports near Chelem

MIDMérida Rejon

Airlines serving Chelem

KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,567 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,207 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,620 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,552 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (637 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,459 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,982 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,913 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,542 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,050 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,444 reviews)
Viva
Good (804 reviews)
Mexicana de Aviación
Okay (1 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,142 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chelem

Average rates range from around $85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $130 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chelem

Renting a car in Chelem

Renting a car in Chelem costs $11 per day, on average, or $22 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 58% cheaper than airport locations in Chelem.

Expect to pay $6.32 per gallon in Chelem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $75.86 and $101.15.

Renting a car in Chelem costs $11 per day, on average, or $22 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 58% cheaper than airport locations in Chelem.

Expect to pay $6.32 per gallon in Chelem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $75.86 and $101.15.