Quito travel guide
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You're Going to Love Quito
With a population of 1,40 million, Quito is the largest city in Pichincha, Ecuador 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 Quito has to offer.
Where to Eat in Quito
If you’re looking for affordable options, Zfood (N30-135, Ave La Coruna) and URKO Cocina Local (Isabel La Católica N24-862 y Julio Zaldumbide) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Achiote Ecuador - Cuisine (Juan Rodríguez 282 y Reina Victoria) and Tributo Restaurante (Av. Isabel la Católica) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Quito.
When to visit Quito
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Quito in April, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Quito, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Quito
Plane
When flying to Quito, you’ll arrive at Mariscal Sucr Airport, Quito (UIO), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Quito from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 16h 30m.
Airlines serving Quito
Where to stay in Quito
From 5-star hotels such as the Hilton Colon Quito to great affordable options like the Rincón Familiar Hostel Boutique, Quito offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €50 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €109 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Blue Door Housing Historic Quito and Hostal Alcala.
Where to stay in popular areas of Quito
Most booked hotels in Quito
Hiring a car in Quito
Alamo, Sixt and Europcar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Quito is the Europcar branch at Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal, which is 21 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay €0.61 per litre in Quito (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €7.30 and €9.73. The most frequently booked car type in Quito is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Pegas or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.