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

Tepic travel guide

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With a population of 280 592, Tepic is the largest city in Nayarit, 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 Tepic has to offer.

When to visit Tepic

Tepic in July
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tepic in July
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tepic in June, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 14.4″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Tepic, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.

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How to Get to Tepic

Plane

When flying to Tepic, you’ll arrive at Tepic (TPQ), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tepic include Frontier, Volaris and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Tepic from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 3h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Tepic is to pick up a car rental from Guadalajara, which is about 187 km from Tepic. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Guadalajara.

Plane

When flying to Tepic, you’ll arrive at Tepic (TPQ), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tepic include Frontier, Volaris and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Tepic from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 3h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Tepic is to pick up a car rental from Guadalajara, which is about 187 km from Tepic. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Guadalajara.

Airports near Tepic

TPQTepic
PVRPuerto Vallarta Ordaz

Airlines serving Tepic

KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,148 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,468 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,077 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,646 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,433 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,780 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,523 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,973 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,473 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,723 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (631 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,894 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,222 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tepic

Most booked hotels in Tepic

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Hotel Fray Junípero Serra
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 989 reviews)
$91+
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City Express by Marriott Tepic
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 682 reviews)
$79+
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Ejecutivo Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 738 reviews)
$64+
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Hotel Las Palomas
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 161 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Tepic

Renting a car in Tepic costs $24 per day, on average, or $97 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 Tepic.

Expect to pay $6.13 per gallon in Tepic (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $73.59 and $98.12. The most frequently booked car type in Tepic is Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Vento or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tepic costs $24 per day, on average, or $97 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 Tepic.

Expect to pay $6.13 per gallon in Tepic (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $73.59 and $98.12. The most frequently booked car type in Tepic is Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Vento or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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