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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tepic in February
Estimated hotel price
$40
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. The shortest flight to Tepic from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 50m.

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 Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Guadalajara.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tepic, including ACN Autobuses, Elite Select and Futura. From Guadalajara, the bus ride to Tepic takes 338 km and will cost you around $26. From Morelia, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 726 km. The most popular bus station is Tepic Central bus station, located 1.5 km from downtown Tepic. Tepic Mololoa is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Tepic, you’ll arrive at Tepic (TPQ), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Tepic from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 50m.

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 Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Guadalajara.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tepic, including ACN Autobuses, Elite Select and Futura. From Guadalajara, the bus ride to Tepic takes 338 km and will cost you around $26. From Morelia, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 726 km. The most popular bus station is Tepic Central bus station, located 1.5 km from downtown Tepic. Tepic Mololoa is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city center.

Airports near Tepic

TPQTepic
PVRPuerto Vallarta Ordaz

Airlines serving Tepic

KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,888 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,229 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,036 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (972 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,284 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (514 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,073 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,473 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,435 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,776 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,699 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tepic

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Hotel Fray Junípero Serra
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 880 reviews)
$73+
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City Express by Marriott Tepic
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 595 reviews)
$69+
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Eh Ejecutivo Urban
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 671 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Tepic

Renting a car in Tepic costs $27 per day, on average, or $110 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Tepic.

Expect to pay $4.88 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 $58.60 and $78.13. Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tepic, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Tepic costs $27 per day, on average, or $110 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Tepic.

Expect to pay $4.88 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 $58.60 and $78.13. Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tepic, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

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