Tulum travel guide
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You're Going to Love Tulum
With a population of 8.390, Tulum is a must-see destination in Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tulum has to offer.
Where to Eat in Tulum
Zona Hotelera Tulum is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Tulum. These include popular favourites such as Charly’s Vegan Tacos (Carretera Tulum Boca Paila Km 8.5), Mezzanine (Carretera Tulum – Boca Paila Km 3.5) and Ambrosia - Casa Malca (Carretera Tulum - Boca Paila km 9.5 Zona Hotelera Tulum). If you’re looking for affordable options, Rosa Negra - Tulum (Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, Km 7.5 Fracción V, Predio Punta Piedra Número 5, Fracción I) and Ilios Tulum (Carr. Tulum-Boca Paila Km. 8) are great picks.
When to visit Tulum
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tulum in May, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 182 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Tulum, with an average rainfall of 31 mm.
How to Get to Tulum
Plane
When flying to Tulum, you’ll arrive at Tulum Intl (TQO), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Tulum from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 36h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Tulum.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tulum, including ADO, Autobuses Unidos and OCC. From Chetumal, the bus ride to Tulum takes 354 km and will cost you around RM 220. From Mérida, the ticket costs about RM 191 for a journey of 370 km. The most popular bus station is Tulum Tulum, Qr, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Tulum. Tulum Zona Arqueologica, Qr is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Tulum
Where to stay in Tulum
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotelito Azul to great affordable options like the Zamas Hotel, Tulum offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 657 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,349 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Amor Rooms and Posada Malix Pek. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Tulum, with prices from RM 72 to RM 3,309 per night. La Veleta is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Tulum are about 43% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tulum
Hiring a car in Tulum
MEXRENTACAR , Alamo and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Tulum is the America Car Rental branch at Av. Tulum por Crucero Coba, Local 2, which is 2 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay RM 6.74 per litre in Tulum (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 80.79 and RM 107.72. The most frequently booked car type in Tulum is Mini (Mitsubishi Xpander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 87% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.