San Juan travel guide
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You're Going to Love San Juan
With 418’140 inhabitants, San Juan is the most populous city in Puerto Rico. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything San Juan has to offer.
Where to Eat in San Juan
Santurce is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in San Juan. These include popular favourites such as Epicuro (316 Avenida José de Diego), Mario Pagan Restaurant (1110 Ave Magdalena) and Paulina Escanes - Condado (1451 Ashford Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurante' Ariel (801 Av Ponce De León) and Barrachina (104 Fortaleza Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Almaviva (1351 Ashford Ave) and Restaurante Guarare (1004 Calle Elisa Cerra) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in San Juan.
When to visit San Juan
Looking for warm weather? Then head to San Juan in June, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 156 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in San Juan, with an average rainfall of 55 mm.
How to Get to San Juan
Plane
San Juan is served by 2 airports: San Juan Isla Grande (SIG) and San Juan Airport (SJU). The closest to the city centre of San Juan is San Juan Isla Grande, which is located 2 km from the city centre. Further away is San Juan Airport, 11 km from the centre of San Juan.
Airlines serving San Juan
Where to stay in San Juan
From 5-star hotels such as the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel to great affordable options like the Casa Isabel Bed & Breakfast, San Juan offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €160 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €192 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rosalina Ocean Park and Santurcia Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in San Juan, with prices from €19 to €843 per night. Santurce is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in San Juan are about 10% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of San Juan
Most booked hotels in San Juan
Hiring a car in San Juan
Hiring a car in San Juan costs €38 per day, on average, or €114 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Ace are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in San Juan is the Ace branch at 6050 Isla Verde Avenue, which is 9 km from the city centre.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl.
The most frequently booked car type in San Juan is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.