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 4 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 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mérida from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 22h 28m.
Car
Another option to get to Mérida is to pick up a car hire from Cancún, which is about 180 miles from Mérida. You’ll find branches of MEXRENTACAR and Europcar, among others, in Cancún.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Mérida using ADO or OCC. From Cancún, the bus ride to Mérida takes 200 miles and will cost you around £49. From Villahermosa, the ticket costs about £51 for a journey of 500 miles. The most popular bus station is Mérida Came, located 1.3 miles from the city centre of Mérida. Mérida Central bus station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 miles 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 £51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £399 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Santa María Mérida and Hotel Embajadores.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mérida
Most booked hotels in Mérida
Hiring a car in Mérida
Hiring a car in Mérida costs £40 per day, on average, or £159 if you want to hire it for 4 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 hire a car in Mérida is the America Car Rental branch at Calle 32 No. 312, Col. Manuel Cresencio Rejon, which is 4 miles from the city centre.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Mérida.
Expect to pay £1.13 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 £13.54 and £18.06. The most frequently booked car type in Mérida is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.