Medellín travel guide
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You're Going to Love Medellín
With a population of 2.00 million, Medellín is the largest city in Antioquia, Colombia 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 Medellín has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Medellín
Tours
When to visit Medellín
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Medellín in January, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is October, when it can get as cold as 62.6 °F, with an average temperature of 69.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 7.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Medellín, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Medellín
Plane
Medellín is served by 2 airports: Medellín Enrique Olaya (EOH) and Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE). The closest to downtown Medellín is Medellín Enrique Olaya, which is located 1 mile from the city center. Further away is Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl, 11 miles from the center of Medellín.
Car
Another option to get to Medellín is to pick up a car rental from Bogotá, which is about 148 miles from Medellín. You’ll find branches of Localiza and Royal Rent-A-Car, among others, in Bogotá.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Medellín Terminal del Norte, located 5 miles from downtown Medellín. Medellín Pueblito Paisa is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.
Airports near Medellín
Airlines serving Medellín
Where to stay in Medellín
From 5-star hotels such as the Medellin Marriott Hotel to great affordable options like the Leblón Suites Hotel, Medellín offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $108 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ayenda 1257 Premium Real and Hotel Lleras Premium #1. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Medellín, with prices from $13 to $296 per night. Poblado is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Medellín are about 31% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Medellín
Most booked hotels in Medellín
Renting a car in Medellín
Renting a car in Medellín costs $52 per day, on average, or $207 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Avis, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Medellín is the Alamo branch at Calle 29 43a 29 Adentro De, which is 1 mile from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Medellín.
Expect to pay $4.01 per gallon in Medellín (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $48.15 and $64.20. The most frequently booked car type in Medellín is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.