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 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 August
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tepic in August
Estimated hotel price
$74
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 57m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Guadalajara.

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 57m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Guadalajara.

Airports near Tepic

Airlines serving Tepic

KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,055 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,418 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,238 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,609 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,860 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,592 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,220 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,541 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,530 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,879 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,936 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,841 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,489 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (619 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,567 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tepic

Most booked hotels in Tepic

Hotel Fray Junípero Serra
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 977 reviews)
$86+
City Express by Marriott Tepic
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 678 reviews)
$64+
Fiesta Inn Express Tepic
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 484 reviews)
$60+
Hotel Las Palomas Tepic Express
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 159 reviews)
$58+

Renting a car in Tepic

Renting a car in Tepic costs $35 per day, on average, or $141 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 40% 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 Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Beat or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tepic costs $35 per day, on average, or $141 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 40% 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 Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Beat or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.