With a population of 354,717, Mazatlán is a must-see destination in Sinaloa, Mexico. 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 Mazatlán has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurante Casa 46 (Calle Constitución #79 Centro Histórico) and La Marea (Camino Observatorio #11 cerro de Vigía.) are great picks.
When flying to Mazatlán, you’ll arrive at Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna (MZT), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mazatlán include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest flight to Mazatlán from the United States departs from Dallas and takes around 2h 39m.
Another option to get to Mazatlán is to pick up a car rental from Puerto Vallarta, which is about 193 miles from Mazatlán. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and MEXRENTACAR , among others, in Puerto Vallarta.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mazatlán, including Elite Select, Bus and ACN Autobuses. From Durango, the bus ride to Mazatlán takes 240 miles and will cost you around $91. From Guadalajara, the ticket costs about $136 for a journey of 450 miles. The most popular bus station is Mazatlán Bus station, located 1.8 miles from downtown Mazatlán. Mazatlán Rincón De Uria is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Margaritas and Essen's Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mazatlán, with prices from $24 to $960 per night. Marina Mazatlan is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mazatlán are about 40% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Renting a car in Mazatlán costs $17 per day, on average, or $69 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Mazatlán.
Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Mazatlán (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Mazatlán is Mini (Mitsubishi Xpander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.