With a population of 171,485, La Paz is the largest city in Baja California Sur, 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything La Paz has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Azotea (Belisario Domínguez 387) and NEMI (Calle Francisco I. Madero 565) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to La Paz in July, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 11 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 59 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in La Paz, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.
When flying to La Paz, you’ll arrive at La Paz Leon (LAP), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to La Paz from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 30h 16m.
Another option to get to La Paz is to pick up a car hire from San José del Cabo, which is about 84 miles from La Paz. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Europcar, among others, in San José del Cabo.
La Paz’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £233 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Seven Crown La Paz Malecon and Hotel Miramar.
Hiring a car in La Paz costs £31 per day, on average, or £154 if you want to hire it for 5 days. MEXRENTACAR , Europcar and Payless are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in La Paz is the MEXRENTACAR branch at Camino al Aeropuerto Km 1.5, which is 6 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay £1.13 per litre in La Paz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.50 and £18.00. The most frequently booked car type in La Paz is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG 5 or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.