Mérida travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mérida
With a population of 717,175, Mérida is the largest city in Yucatan, Mexico by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mérida to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Mérida
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bachour (C. 17 299) and Cervo Italian Spirit (Prol. Paseo Montejo, Zona Industrial) are great picks.
When to visit Mérida
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mérida in May, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 35 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17 °C, with an average temperature of 23 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Mérida, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Mérida
Plane
When flying to Mérida, you’ll arrive at Mérida Rejon (MID), which is located 6 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Mérida is to pick up a car hire from Cancún, which is about 290 km from Mérida. You’ll find branches of MEXRENTACAR and Mas By Mex, among others, in Cancún.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Mérida using ADO or OCC. From Cancún, the bus ride to Mérida takes 322 km and will cost you around ₹ 5,089. From Ciudad del Carmen, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,754 for a journey of 555 km. The most popular bus station is Mérida Came, located 2.0 km from the city centre of Mérida. Mérida Central bus station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Mérida
Where to stay in Mérida
From 5-star hotels such as the Fiesta Americana Merida to great affordable options like the Gamma Mérida el Castellano, Mérida offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 5,371 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,087 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hostal La Ermita and Hotel Santa María Mérida.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mérida
Most booked hotels in Mérida
Hiring a car in Mérida
Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Economy Rent a Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Mérida is the America Car Rental branch at Calle 32 No. 312, Col. Manuel Cresencio Rejon, which is 7 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay ₹ 118 per litre in Mérida (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,422 and ₹ 1,896.