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 3 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 7 miles 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 116 miles from Tepic. You’ll find branches of MEXRENTACAR and Budget, among others, in Guadalajara.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tepic Central bus station, located 1.0 mile from downtown Tepic. Tepic Mololoa is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Tepic, you’ll arrive at Tepic (TPQ), which is located 7 miles 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 116 miles from Tepic. You’ll find branches of MEXRENTACAR and Budget, among others, in Guadalajara.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Tepic Central bus station, located 1.0 mile from downtown Tepic. Tepic Mololoa is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Tepic

TPQTepic
PVRPuerto Vallarta Ordaz

Airlines serving Tepic

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,642 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,023 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,135 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,453 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,581 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,617 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,497 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,063 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,899 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,663 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,185 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,621 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (577 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,565 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (962 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, 931 reviews)
$89+
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City Express by Marriott Tepic
4 stars
Excellent (9, 642 reviews)
$60+
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Eh Ejecutivo Urban
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 703 reviews)
$53+
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Hotel Las Palomas Express
3 stars
Excellent (8, 161 reviews)
$50+
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Renting a car in Tepic

Renting a car in Tepic costs $41 per day, on average, or $122 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Tepic.

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Tepic is Standard (Volkswagen Vento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Beat or similar) are, on average, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tepic costs $41 per day, on average, or $122 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Tepic.

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Tepic is Standard (Volkswagen Vento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Beat or similar) are, on average, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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