Mendoza travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mendoza
With a population of 876,884, Mendoza is the largest city in Mendoza, Argentina by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mendoza has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Mendoza
When to visit Mendoza
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mendoza in January, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 1.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Mendoza, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.
How to Get to Mendoza
Plane
When flying to Mendoza, you’ll arrive at Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mendoza from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 14h.
Car
Another option to get to Mendoza is to pick up a car rental from San Juan, which is about 95 miles from Mendoza. You’ll find branches of Rentacar and Budget, among others, in San Juan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mendoza, including CATA Internacional, Andesmar and 20 de Junio. From Santiago, the bus ride to Mendoza takes 315 miles and will cost you around $23. From Río Cuarto, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 420 miles. The most popular bus station is Mendoza central bus station, located 1.0 mile from downtown Mendoza. Mendoza Av. Bartolomé Mitre 2201 is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Mendoza
Where to stay in Mendoza
From 5-star hotels such as the Diplomatic Hotel to great affordable options like the Condor Suites Apart Hotel, Mendoza offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $140 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mendoza, with prices from $6 to $368 per night. City Centre is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mendoza are about 28% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mendoza
Most booked hotels in Mendoza
Renting a car in Mendoza
Renting a car in Mendoza costs $38 per day, on average, or $152 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Mendoza El Plumerillo.
Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Mendoza (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Mendoza is Full-size (Chevrolet Spin or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Onix or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.