With a population of 280,592, Tepic is the largest city in Nayarit, 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 Tepic has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tepic in June, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 14.4″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Tepic, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
When flying to Tepic, you’ll arrive at Tepic (TPQ), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Tepic from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 7h 18m.
Another option to get to Tepic is to pick up a car rental from Guadalajara, which is about 116 miles from Tepic. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and MEXRENTACAR , among others, in Guadalajara.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tepic, including Elite Select, Futura and Bus. The most popular bus station is Tepic Central bus station, located 1.0 mile from downtown Tepic. Tepic Mololoa is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city center.
Renting a car in Tepic costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Tepic.
Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Tepic (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31. Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tepic, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.