About Monterrey
Monterrey, the capital of Nuevo Leon province in Mexico, is located in the north of the country and is an important center for international trade.
The city, which was founded in 1596, was home to primitive societies such as Azalapa and Borrado before the Europeans discovered it. The city attracted the attention of especially Spanish explorers as of the 16th century. Development started in the city after the declaration of the freedom of Mexico in the 19th century and with the construction of railways at the end of this century.
Monterrey has a semi-humid climate and is an ideal city for those who like to live in warm climates. The average temperature in the city in January is 20 degrees Celsius, while the highest average temperature is measured in July and August with 34 degrees Celsius. Previously, Alex tornado had negative impacts on the city.
The Monterrey region and the province to which it is affiliated are headed by a leader determined by an election. It is the least problematic city in terms of safety among cities in Mexico. Monterrey is surrounded by mountains, canyons and roads. La Estanzuela Park, and the Cola de Caballo waterfalls are some of the places to be seen in the city. Baseball and car races are also important sports activities in the city, which hosted various matches at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.
Transportation to Monterrey City Center from Airport
Monterrey Intl. - General Mariano Escobedo Intl. Airport
The distance between the city enter and Monterrey Airport, which is also known as General Mariano Escobedo Airport, is 25 kilometers. Travelling to the city center from Monterrey Airport lasts about 30 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
You can also travel to the city center from General Mariano Escobedo Airport by using the SkyBus vehicles or renting a car. In addition to rental cars and buses, passengers can also use the taxis for travelling to Monterrey city center from the airport.
Bus
You can directly reach the city center from Monterrey Airport by using the buses in the large part of the day. The buses, which are commonly used by both domestic and foreign visitors thanks to their affordable prices, operate from the early hours of the morning until the late hours of the night. The buses pick passengers up from the airport and carry them to the Valle Oriente station in the city center. If you prefer using a bus, we advise you to make a reservation in advance.
Hotel Shuttle
Some of the hotels in the city center offer airport shuttle service for their guests. They directly carry them to Monterrey Airport. Some hotels offer this service for free. This is one of the most economic transportation alternatives that you can use for travelling to the city center from the airport. If the hotel you are staying at doesn’t offer this service, you can take a look at other private shuttle alternatives offering service in the region and arrange a shuttle to pick you up from the airport.
Car Rental
It is very easy to rent a car at General Mariano Escobedo Airport. You can rent a car from one of the companies located in Terminal A of the airport. AVIS, Greenmotion, Europcar, Sitxt, Payless, Thrifty, Alamo and Dollar are among these companies. Passengers who want to rent a car can save time by making a reservation in advance before coming to the city. Since the distance between the city center and airport is not too long, you can find your way easily by following the signs.
Airport Shuttle
You can travel between A and C terminals of Monterrey Airport by using the shuttles. The shuttles offer service all day long and passengers who want to reach the other terminal can use these shuttles.
