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

La Paz travel guide

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You're Going to Love La Paz

With a population of 171,485, La Paz is the largest city in Baja California Sur, 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything La Paz has to offer.

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Where to Eat in La Paz

If you’re looking for affordable options, Azotea (Belisario Domínguez 387) and Quemadero (Paseo Álvaro Obregón) are great picks.

When to visit La Paz

La Paz in January
Estimated hotel price
$199
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Paz in January
Estimated hotel price
$199
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to La Paz in July, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 98.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 51.8 °F, with an average temperature of 62.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 2.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in La Paz, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to La Paz

Plane

When flying to La Paz, you’ll arrive at La Paz Leon (LAP), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to La Paz from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to La Paz is to pick up a car rental from San José del Cabo, which is about 84 miles from La Paz. You’ll find branches of Budget and America Car Rental, among others, in San José del Cabo.

Bus

La Paz’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to La Paz, you’ll arrive at La Paz Leon (LAP), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to La Paz from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to La Paz is to pick up a car rental from San José del Cabo, which is about 84 miles from La Paz. You’ll find branches of Budget and America Car Rental, among others, in San José del Cabo.

Bus

La Paz’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near La Paz

LAPLa Paz Leon
SJDSan José del Cabo Los Cabos

Airlines serving La Paz

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,513 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,423 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,085 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,651 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,184 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,645 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (570 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,126 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Paz

Average rates range from around $131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $457 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of La Paz

Most booked hotels in La Paz

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Hotel Catedral La Paz
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2323 reviews)
$132+
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Hotel Indigo La Paz Puerta Cortes By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 568 reviews)
$288+
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Courtyard by Marriott La Paz Baja California Sur
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1347 reviews)
$113+
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Seven Crown La Paz Malecon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1435 reviews)
$130+
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Araiza Palmira Hotel y Centro de Convenciones
4 stars
Good (7.5, 1317 reviews)
$92+
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La Concha Beach Hotel & Club
3 stars
Good (7.4, 2314 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in La Paz

Renting a car in La Paz costs $18 per day, on average, or $71 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in La Paz.

Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in La Paz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.05 and $85.40. The most frequently booked car type in La Paz is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 89% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in La Paz costs $18 per day, on average, or $71 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in La Paz.

Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in La Paz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.05 and $85.40. The most frequently booked car type in La Paz is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 89% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in La Paz

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$5/day

Full-size

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$17/day

Compact SUV
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