Travel Note
From the United States, you can fly to Mexico City (MEX), León, Guanajuato (BJX) or Querétaro (QRO) and take a shuttle or car service to San Miguel de Allende from there.
Flight
The trip from QRO to San Miguel de Allende is approximately 1 hour and the road has slightly less curves than the road from BJX.
Flight
The Leon airport is about an hour and thirty minutes from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. It is by far the most used for people traveling to San Miguel because of the flight options but the road to San Miguel is windy/curvy so if you get car sick, go with QRO (both are nice and safe).
Flight
The trip from MEX to San Miguel de Allende is about 3.5 hours by road depending on the traffic in Mexico City. You may not see substantial enough savings from flying into here to make the longer commute to San Miguel worth it, but always worth checking!
Travel Note
Most major rental car companies are on the grounds of the airport but to be honest, there is no need for a rental since the town is very walkable. We wouldn't recommend renting a car. There are taxis, group shuttles, and private shuttles available. Shuttle services and private drivers should be booked in advance.
Travel Note
BajioGo Shuttle specializes in transfers to and from the León, Querétaro, and Mexico City airports. The shared shuttle is BajioGo’s flagship service. Shared shuttle service pairs you up with other passengers who are arriving or departing at the same time as you, allowing you to save money. Pricing: $25 USD per person one-way from QRO or BJX, $80 from MEX Note: This was super easy to reserve online and what Amber, Lindsey, and Jennifer used for their October 2021 scouting trip.
Travel Note
You'll want to stay in the city center to maximize the walkability of your stay. Look for Zona Centro, with walking proximity to the city's main landmark - Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel. For reference, the Ding Family will be staying at Casa Shuck and the Alfaro Family will be renting a house just around the corner.
House Or Rental
There are tons of amazing rental options on AirBnB and VRBO. This tends to be one of the most cost effective options for small and large groups and a great way to see local architecture. If you're curious about the area, feel free to send us the address and we can confirm it's in a good spot. A few notes - most locations don't have AC as San Miguel never gets too warm and cools down at night, so if this is something you must have, be sure to add that to your criteria when searching. If the house you're looking at has an overlook view, it is most likely up the hill on the east side of the city. Lots of these are a short walk into the city center, but just be aware of the steep walk back up (or you can always grab a cab). Also - always read the reviews!
Hotel
There are a variety of hotel options than can suite a range of budgets, amenities, and size. Some of the most notable options include: The Rosewood Live Aqua Urban Resort Casa de Sierra Nevada, a Belmond Hotel Hotel Matilda Casa 1810 Centro Hotel Boutique Lotel at Doce18 Concept House Cantera 1910 Hotel Casa Blanca 7 Casa No Name Hotel Clandestino Hacienda El Santuario
Travel Note
The city is very walkable. It won't be hard to flag down one of San Miguel's green-and-white taxis in most parts of town. If you're staying downtown, cabs are plentiful. On the outskirts of the city, you may need to head to a main road to hail a cab. Ride services like Uber are also an option, but not as utilized.