Mérida travel guide
Mérida Tourism | Mérida Guide
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. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mérida has to offer.
Where to Eat in Mérida
If you’re looking for affordable options, Yerba Santa - Merida (P.º de Montejo 473) and Mochomos - Merida (Av. Andrés García Lavín 32) 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 The shortest flight to Mérida from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 8h 16m.
Car
Another option to get to Mérida is to pick up a car rental from Cancún, which is about 290 km from Mérida. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Hertz, among others, in Cancún.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mérida, including ADO, OCC and Autobuses Unidos. From Cancún, the bus ride to Mérida takes 322 km and will cost you around C$ 83. From Chetumal, the ticket costs about C$ 114 for a journey of 531 km. The most popular bus station is Mérida Came, located 2.0 km from downtown 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 C$ 85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 207 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
Renting a car in Mérida
Renting a car in Mérida costs C$ 24 per day, on average, or C$ 190 if you want to rent it for 8 days. 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 rent 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 downtown.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 123% cheaper than airport locations in Mérida.
Expect to pay C$ 1.95 per litre in Mérida (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.32 and C$ 31.09. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mérida, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Mérida
Minivan
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 81/day
Standard SUV
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 82/day