Mexico City

Mexico City tourist guide – hotels – car hire

The gateway to Mexico for many international travelers is Mexico City. It is the world's third-largest metropolis (only Tokyo and New York City are bigger) Situated in the Valle de Mexico, this exhilarating city attracts hoards of visitors every year with its sprawling metropolis; Aztec, colonial and modern architecture, parks, gardens and canals. The city is pervaded by reminders of past civilisation that contrast with the effects of unchecked growth. Still, the place features green lush parks, stunning architecture, first-rate museums, and tasty variety of foods and an exciting music scene.

Attractions in Mexico City

You’ll find plenty of ancient ruins to view in this city. These ruins are the highlight of any trip to Mexico. The Templo Mayor (Great Temple) was the most important religious structure in the Aztec capital and the Museo del Templo is filled with artefacts.

The Plaza de la Constiticion is the main square lying at its centre, a place of political and religious focus.

Paseo de la Reforma is where you can find a zoo, lakes and museums. Museo Nacional de Antropología is considered one of the top museums in the world.

Alameda Central is a beautiful park in the centre of town and offers a great place to get away from the bustle of the city.

Driving a car in Mexico City is not recommended. Public transportation is modern, inexpensive, quick and efficient. Out of the hustle and bustle of the city centre, you can travel by car to beautiful Mexican towns, canals, gardens and different archeological and historic zones. If you are planning to explore the surrounding areas of Mexico City car hire is advisable. Plenty of car rental companies have their depot in the city and car hire can conveniently be pre-booked on-line as well. Click here for Mexico City car hire

Hotels in Mexico City

The world's third-largest metropolis provides hotel accommodation for all sorts of travelers, whether it be backpackers or business travelers, usually there’s a suitable room available for everyone. The reputed and well known hotels provide on-line reservation services and you easily can pre-book your hotel in Mexico City on-line.

Lodging facilities in Mexico City vary from non-star to luxurious five star hotel establishments. The city also boasts numerous of B&Bs and guesthouses which are in general cheap and advisable for the low budget travelers. For cheaper Mexico City hotel rates is recommended to secure your room in advance on-line.

Airport and car hire in Mexico City

Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juarez, Mexico City’s only passenger airport, lies 6 kilometres east of Centro Historico. AeroMexico and Mexicana are the country’s two largest airlines. It is one of the busiest airports in Central America. There is just one large terminal with eight lounges, providing ticketing and check-in facilities. Several airlines have direct flights from Europe to Mexico City and there are at least 25 airlines flying direct from North America and Canada. A wide selection of restaurants, shops and banks are found throughout the various lounges. Full banking and ATM facilities are provided in almost all the lounges.

Buses to various destinations are also available and depart from outside the domestic terminal near lounge D. If you would rather take a taxi, travelers are advised to only use official taxis.

As one of the busiest airports of Central America Mexico City International Airport represents many of the major car hire companies. National, Budget and Avis make it possible to hire a car at the airport. Many local and international car rental companies do have depots in Mexico City. For the best rates on hire cars in Mexico City it is highly recommended to reserve your car in advance on-line.

Both short and long-term airport parking is available near all airport lounges and a multi-level car park has recently been constructed, providing an additional 2,500 spaces. Be sure to secure your car parking space and book on-line. Click here for Mexico City airport parking and enjoy attractive discounts on airport parking.