Bogotá travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bogotá
With 7,67 million inhabitants, Bogotá is the most populous city in Colombia. 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 Bogotá has to offer.
When to visit Bogotá
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bogotá in February, when the average temperature is 13 °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 6 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bogotá, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Bogotá
Plane
When flying to Bogotá, you’ll arrive at El Dorado Airport, Bogata (BOG), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bogotá from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 14h 45m.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bogotá, including Expreso Bolivariano, Coomotor and Copetran. From Florencia, the bus ride to Bogotá takes 217 km and will cost you around €10. From Neiva, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 322 km. The most popular bus station is Bogotá Terminal de Transportes de Bogota, located 7 km from the city centre of Bogotá. Bogotá Guadalupe is also a commonly used station, and is 14 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Bogotá
Where to stay in Bogotá
From 5-star hotels such as the Four Seasons Casa Medina to great affordable options like the Hotel Platinum Suite, Bogotá offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €40 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €110 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Apartamentos Galerias 52 and Arche Noah Boutique Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bogotá, with prices from €16 to €336 per night. Chapinero is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bogotá are about 54% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Santa Fe - In Bogotá’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Grand Park, Hotel bh Bicentenario and GHL Hotel Tequendama.
Chapinero - Novotel Bogotá Parque 93, Bs Rosales Hotel And Suites and Nico Apartasuites have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Chapinero will cost you about €7 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bogotá
Most booked hotels in Bogotá
Hiring a car in Bogotá
Alamo, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Bogotá is the Localiza branch at . Avenida El Dorado, 96a-21, El Dorado, which is 9 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay €1.01 per litre in Bogotá (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €12.04 and €16.06. Mini (Suzuki Alto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bogotá, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.