With a population of 354,717, Mazatlán is a must-see destination in Sinaloa, Mexico. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mazatlán has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Seven Dreams - Mazatlán (Av. Camaron Sabalo 1200 Marina Mazatlán) and Hector's Bistro (Mariano Escobedo 409 Col. Centro) are great picks.
When flying to Mazatlán, you’ll arrive at Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna (MZT), which is located 16 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mazatlán include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Mazatlán from the United States departs from Dallas and takes around 2h 35m.
Another option to get to Mazatlán is to pick up a car rental from Puerto Vallarta, which is about 310 km from Mazatlán. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Fox, among others, in Puerto Vallarta.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mazatlán, including PrimeraPlus, Fronteras Del Norte and Elite Select. From Guadalajara, the bus ride to Mazatlán takes 700 km and will cost you around $121. From Puerto Vallarta, the ticket costs about $109 for a journey of 845 km. The most popular bus station is Mazatlán Bus station, located 2.9 km from downtown Mazatlán. Mazatlán Rincón De Uria is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city center.
Average rates range from around $136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $210 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Margaritas and Hotel La Siesta. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mazatlán, with prices from $24 to $844 per night. Marina Mazatlan is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mazatlán are about 31% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Renting a car in Mazatlán costs $27 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Mazatlán.
Expect to pay $5.56 per gallon in Mazatlán (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.77 and $89.03. The most frequently booked car type in Mazatlán is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.