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

Tepic travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tepic

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 July
Estimated hotel price
$38
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tepic in July
Estimated hotel price
$38
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 MEXRENTACAR and Alamo, among others, in Guadalajara.

Bus

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 MEXRENTACAR and Alamo, among others, in Guadalajara.

Bus

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 (1,410 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,508 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,011 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,429 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,259 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,111 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,870 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,608 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,162 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,672 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (569 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (930 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (672 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, 917 reviews)
$86+
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Eh Ejecutivo Urban
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 691 reviews)
$48+
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Renting a car in Tepic

Renting a car in Tepic costs $44 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Tepic.

Expect to pay $5.19 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 $62.23 and $82.98. Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tepic, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Tepic costs $44 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Tepic.

Expect to pay $5.19 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 $62.23 and $82.98. Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tepic, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

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