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 August
Estimated package price
$78
2 travelers
Flight to La Paz
3 nights at hotel
La Paz in August
Estimated package price
$78
2 travelers
Flight to La Paz
3 nights at 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 30m.

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 Advantage and Priceless, 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 30m.

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 Advantage and Priceless, 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

Airlines serving La Paz

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,871 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,569 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,557 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,916 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,383 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,928 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,211 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,503 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,998 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (597 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,778 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,204 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,549 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,576 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Paz

Average rates range from around $138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $271 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of La Paz

Most booked hotels in La Paz

Hotel & Suites El Moro
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1263 reviews)
$101+
Hotel Indigo La Paz Puerta Cortes By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (9, 572 reviews)
$304+
Courtyard by Marriott La Paz Baja California Sur
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1368 reviews)
$140+
Seven Crown La Paz Malecon
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1465 reviews)
$125+
La Concha Beach Hotel & Club
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2370 reviews)
$135+
Araiza Palmira
4 stars
Good (7.5, 1330 reviews)
$105+

Renting a car in La Paz

Renting a car in La Paz costs $27 per day, on average, or $108 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in La Paz.

Expect to pay $5.87 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 $70.41 and $93.88. The most frequently booked car type in La Paz is Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan March or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in La Paz costs $27 per day, on average, or $108 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in La Paz.

Expect to pay $5.87 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 $70.41 and $93.88. The most frequently booked car type in La Paz is Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan March or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.