Monterrey travel guide
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You're Going to Love Monterrey
With a population of 1.12 million, Monterrey is the largest city in Nuevo Leon, Mexico by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Monterrey deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Monterrey
If you’re looking for affordable options, Modenese - Plaza Lua (Rio Missouri #600 Local 301, Plaza Lúa, San Pedro Garza Garcia) and Chuchito Perez - Insurgentes (Ave. Insurgentes #3961 Col. Vista Hermosa) are great picks.
When to visit Monterrey
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Monterrey in July, 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 8 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 151 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Monterrey, with an average rainfall of 14 mm.
How to Get to Monterrey
Plane
When flying to Monterrey, you’ll arrive at Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Monterrey from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 17h.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monterrey, including Tornado Bus, Futura and Fronteras Del Norte. From Laredo, the bus ride to Monterrey takes 120 miles and will cost you around €37. From Torreón, the ticket costs about €38 for a journey of 246 miles. The most popular bus station is Monterrey Adame, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Monterrey. Monterrey Los Ángeles is also a commonly used station, and is 9 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Monterrey
Where to stay in Monterrey
From 5-star hotels such as the Live Aqua Urban Resort Monterrey to great affordable options like the Courtyard Monterrey San Jeronimo/Valle, Monterrey offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €187 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Monterrey
Most booked hotels in Monterrey
Hiring a car in Monterrey
Expect to pay €1.33 per litre in Monterrey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €15.85 and €21.13. The most frequently booked car type in Monterrey is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.