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

Tapachula travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tapachula

With a population of 197,961, Tapachula is a must-see destination in Chiapas, Mexico. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tapachula has to offer.

When to visit Tapachula

Tapachula in November
Estimated hotel price
$41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tapachula in November
Estimated hotel price
$41
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tapachula in April, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 17.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Tapachula, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.

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How to Get to Tapachula

Plane

When flying to Tapachula, you’ll arrive at Tapachula (TAP), which is located 17 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Tapachula from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 11h 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Tapachula is to pick up a car rental from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, which is about 226 km from Tapachula. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Tuxtla Gutiérrez.

Plane

When flying to Tapachula, you’ll arrive at Tapachula (TAP), which is located 17 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Tapachula from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 11h 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Tapachula is to pick up a car rental from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, which is about 226 km from Tapachula. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Tuxtla Gutiérrez.

Airports near Tapachula

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Airlines serving Tapachula

KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,471 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,565 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,459 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,981 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,913 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,542 reviews)
Viva
Good (804 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,142 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tapachula

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Loma Real to great affordable options like the One Tapachula, Tapachula offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $67 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tapachula

Most booked hotels in Tapachula

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Holiday Inn Express Tapachula By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1188 reviews)
$95+
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Hotel Loma Real
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 410 reviews)
$89+
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Hotel Cabildos
3 stars
Excellent (8, 584 reviews)
$52+
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Hotel Tapachula
4 stars
Good (7.6, 642 reviews)
$45+
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Renting a car in Tapachula

Renting a car in Tapachula costs $33 per day, on average, or $131 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 Tapachula.

Expect to pay $6.32 per gallon in Tapachula (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. Economy (Chevrolet Beat or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tapachula, while also 88% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Tapachula costs $33 per day, on average, or $131 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 Tapachula.

Expect to pay $6.32 per gallon in Tapachula (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. Economy (Chevrolet Beat or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tapachula, while also 88% cheaper than other types, on average.

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