Monterrey travel guide
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You're Going to Love Monterrey
With a population of 1,12 million, Monterrey is the largest city in Nuevo Leon, 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Monterrey has to offer.
Where to Eat in Monterrey
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Nacional - San Jeronimo (Avenida San Jeronimo #1106) and La Torrada (Ave Lazaro Cardenas #2500) are great picks.
When to visit Monterrey
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Monterrey in July, 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 8 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 151 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Monterrey, with an average rainfall of 14 mm.
How to Get to Monterrey
Plane
When flying to Monterrey, you’ll arrive at Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), which is located 24 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Monterrey from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 11h 32m.
Car
Another option to get to Monterrey is to pick up a car rental from Saltillo, which is about 74 km from Monterrey. You’ll find branches of Avis and National, among others, in Saltillo.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monterrey, including Futura, FlixBus and Fronteras Del Norte. From San Luis Potosí, the bus ride to Monterrey takes 637 km and will cost you around C$ 164. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about C$ 81 for a journey of 652 km. The most popular bus station is Monterrey Adame, located 1.0 km from downtown Monterrey. Monterrey C. Julián Villagrán 1535 is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Monterrey
Where to stay in Monterrey
From 5-star hotels such as the Live Aqua Urban Resort Monterrey to great affordable options like the Courtyard Monterrey San Jeronimo/Valle, Monterrey offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 272 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Monterrey
Most booked hotels in Monterrey
Renting a car in Monterrey
Renting a car in Monterrey costs C$ 18 per day, on average, or C$ 53 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
Expect to pay C$ 1.93 per litre in Monterrey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.13 and C$ 30.84. The most frequently booked car type in Monterrey is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Kwid or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.