Oaxaca travel guide
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You're Going to Love Oaxaca
With a population of 262,566, Oaxaca is the largest city in Oaxaca, 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 Oaxaca to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Oaxaca
If you’re looking for affordable options, Criollo (Calzada Madero 129) and Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante (Constitución n 104 a) are great picks.
When to visit Oaxaca
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oaxaca in April, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Oaxaca, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Oaxaca
Plane
When flying to Oaxaca, you’ll arrive at Oaxaca Xoxocotlan (OAX), which is located 7 km from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oaxaca, including Autobuses Unidos, ADO and OCC. From Puerto Escondido, the bus ride to Oaxaca takes 290 km and will cost you around ₹ 2,919. From Mexico City, the ticket costs about ₹ 5,838 for a journey of 579 km. The most popular bus station is Oaxaca Central bus station, located 1.4 km from the city centre of Oaxaca. Oaxaca Oaxaca de Juárez, OC, AU Terminal de Santa Rosa is also a commonly used station, and is 2.9 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Oaxaca
Where to stay in Oaxaca
Average rates range from around ₹ 9,883 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,568 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Parador San Agustin and Casa Dos Lunas.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oaxaca
Most booked hotels in Oaxaca
Hiring a car in Oaxaca
Alamo, Economy Rent a Car and Europcar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Oaxaca is the Europcar branch at Carretera Oaxaca - Puerto Angel, which is 7 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay ₹ 118 per litre in Oaxaca (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,411 and ₹ 1,882. The most frequently booked car type in Oaxaca is Mini (Mitsubishi Xpander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.