Buenos Aires travel guide
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You're Going to Love Buenos Aires
With 13.08 million inhabitants, Buenos Aires is the most populous city in Argentina. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Buenos Aires has to offer.
When to visit Buenos Aires
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Buenos Aires in January, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Buenos Aires, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Buenos Aires
Plane
Buenos Aires is served by 2 airports: Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE). The closest to the city centre of Buenos Aires is Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, which is located 7 km from the city centre. Further away is Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini, 27 km from the centre of Buenos Aires. The shortest flight to Buenos Aires from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 16h 50m.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Buenos Aires, including 20 de Junio, Plusmar and Bus. From Mar del Plata, the bus ride to Buenos Aires takes 290 km and will cost you around €39. From Rosario, the ticket costs about €33 for a journey of 330 km. The most popular bus station is Buenos Aires Retiro, located 3.0 km from the city centre of Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires Liniers (Av. Gral. Paz) is also a commonly used station, and is 14 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Buenos Aires
Where to stay in Buenos Aires
From 5-star hotels such as the Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires to great affordable options like the Park Royal City Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires 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 €162 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Crisol Mundial and Milhouse Avenue. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Buenos Aires, with prices from €9 to €439 per night. Palermo is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Buenos Aires are about 37% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Palermo - In Buenos Aires’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Mine Hotel Boutique, Vain Boutique Hotel and Casasur Bellini.
Recoleta - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Iq Callao By Recoleta Apartments, Hub Porteño By Boutique Apartments Ba and Mio Buenos Aires. The average nightly price for a double room in Recoleta is €29.
San Telmo - CH Madero Urbano Suites, Boutique Suites and Anselmo Buenos Aires, Curio Collection by Hilton have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in San Telmo will cost you about €25 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Buenos Aires
Most booked hotels in Buenos Aires
Hiring a car in Buenos Aires
Expect to pay €0.94 per litre in Buenos Aires (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.23 and €14.97. Compact (Renault Logan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Buenos Aires, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.