Car hire Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport

The key air entry point for the Mexican state of Chiapas is Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport. It handles 800,000 passengers per year, with flight arrivals from locations including Monterrey, Guadalajara and Mexico City. The airport is located 30kms south of Tuxtla Gutierrez's city centre. The easiest travel option for exploring the area is car hire in Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport.

Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport facilities

The airport opened in 2007 and features a state-of-the-art passenger terminal with great facilities. There are shops selling souvenirs and travellers' necessities, a restaurant, a café, an ATM and wireless internet access. Five companies offer car rental in Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport. The car park at the front of the airport offers both short-stay and overnight parking.

Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport excursions

Tuxtla Gutierrez is a modern city with draws including a museum precinct, the 16th century San Marcos Cathedral and the Faustino Miranda Botanical Gardens. Nearby and easily accessed with car hire in Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport are Alvarez del Toro Zoo, Los Ancianos Market, Palenque's Mayan ruins and the iconic Sumidero Canyon, which is protected by a national park.

Best time to visit

Average temperatures in Tuxtla Gutierrez are fairly consistent throughout the year and range from about 15°C in January to the low 30s (°C) in April and May. The rainy season runs between June and mid-October. November to March is the best time to visit as it is dry and warm, with low humidity.

Car rental in Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport

Tuxtla Gutierrez features wide avenues, yet these routes are often choc-a-bloc with traffic. Car rental in Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport is more useful for travelling to regional visitor attractions than inner-city sites of interest. The Pan-American and San Cristobal highways are primary routes. Some good deals can be found online when you compare car hire prior to departure for Tuxtla Gutierrez.