San Miguel de Allende travel guide

San Miguel de Allende Tourism | San Miguel de Allende Guide

You're Going to Love San Miguel de Allende

With a population of 69,811, San Miguel de Allende is a must-see destination in Guanajuato, Mexico. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

Where to Eat in San Miguel de Allende

If you’re looking for affordable options, Quince Rooftop (Cuna de Allende 15) and El Gaucho - Arboleda (Av. del Roble 670 Local A2-206/207) are great picks.

When to visit San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1518
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Miguel de Allende in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1518
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to San Miguel de Allende in May, when the average temperature is 22 °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 6 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 124 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in San Miguel de Allende, with an average rainfall of 6 mm.

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How to Get to San Miguel de Allende

Plane

Although San Miguel de Allende doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santiago de Querétaro (QRO), which is located 41 miles from San Miguel de Allende.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Miguel de Allende, including PrimeraPlus, Transportes Chihuahuenses and Futura. From León, the bus ride to San Miguel de Allende takes 150 miles and will cost you around AED 95. From Mexico City, the ticket costs about AED 290 for a journey of 166 miles. San Miguel de Allende’s bus station is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although San Miguel de Allende doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santiago de Querétaro (QRO), which is located 41 miles from San Miguel de Allende.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Miguel de Allende, including PrimeraPlus, Transportes Chihuahuenses and Futura. From León, the bus ride to San Miguel de Allende takes 150 miles and will cost you around AED 95. From Mexico City, the ticket costs about AED 290 for a journey of 166 miles. San Miguel de Allende’s bus station is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near San Miguel de Allende

Airlines serving San Miguel de Allende

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (464 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (328 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (965 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (818 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (986 reviews)
GOL
Good (685 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,788 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (511 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,926 reviews)
VivaAerobus
Good (439 reviews)
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Where to stay in San Miguel de Allende

From 5-star hotels such as the Casa de Sierra Nevada, A Belmond Hotel, San Miguel de Allende to great affordable options like the Casa Maricela B&B, San Miguel de Allende offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 479 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,052 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Rv Park San Ramon and Selina San Miguel De Allende.

Where to stay in popular areas of San Miguel de Allende

Most booked hotels in San Miguel de Allende

Imperio de Angeles
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 242+
Real de Minas San Miguel de Allende
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 412+
Hotel La Casona
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
AED 316+
Rosewood San Miguel De Allende
5 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
AED 2,157+

Hiring a car in San Miguel de Allende

Expect to pay AED 5.22 per litre in San Miguel de Allende (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 62.58 and AED 83.44.

Expect to pay AED 5.22 per litre in San Miguel de Allende (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 62.58 and AED 83.44.