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

Tlaxcala travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tlaxcala

With a population of 84,670, Tlaxcala is the largest city in Tlaxcala, 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 Tlaxcala has to offer.

When to visit Tlaxcala

Tlaxcala in September
Estimated hotel price
$51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tlaxcala in September
Estimated hotel price
$51
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tlaxcala in May, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Tlaxcala, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.

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How to Get to Tlaxcala

Plane

When flying to Tlaxcala, you’ll arrive at Puebla City Huejotzingo (PBC), which is located 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tlaxcala include Volaris, Air Canada and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Tlaxcala from the United States departs from Houston and takes around 2h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Tlaxcala is to pick up a car rental from Mexico City, which is about 97 km from Tlaxcala. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Thrifty, among others, in Mexico City.

Plane

When flying to Tlaxcala, you’ll arrive at Puebla City Huejotzingo (PBC), which is located 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tlaxcala include Volaris, Air Canada and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Tlaxcala from the United States departs from Houston and takes around 2h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Tlaxcala is to pick up a car rental from Mexico City, which is about 97 km from Tlaxcala. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Thrifty, among others, in Mexico City.

Airports near Tlaxcala

MEXMexico City Benito Juarez
NLUMexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
TLCMexico City Toluca Intl

Airlines serving Tlaxcala

Lufthansa
Good (8,231 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,074 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,465 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,586 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (960 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,223 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,647 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,488 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,385 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,549 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (640 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tlaxcala

Most booked hotels in Tlaxcala

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Hotel San Francisco Tlaxcala
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 657 reviews)
$79+
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Hotel Señorial Tlaxcala
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 82 reviews)
$92+
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Posada la Casona de Cortes
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 273 reviews)
$49+
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Renting a car in Tlaxcala

Renting a car in Tlaxcala costs $19 per day, on average, or $56 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Tlaxcala.

Expect to pay $6.36 per gallon in Tlaxcala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $76.31 and $101.75. The most frequently booked car type in Tlaxcala is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tlaxcala costs $19 per day, on average, or $56 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Tlaxcala.

Expect to pay $6.36 per gallon in Tlaxcala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $76.31 and $101.75. The most frequently booked car type in Tlaxcala is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.