Guadalajara has a warm temperate subtropical climate. Summers
are hot and last from April to June, with high temperatures of
around 86°F (30°C) and minimum temperatures that rarely drop below
50°F (10°C). Winter lasts from December to early February with
maximum temperatures generally below 79°F (26°C) and low
temperatures higher than 48°F (9°C). The rest of the year remains
pleasantly warm. The rainy season lasts from June to September, and
peaks in July and August. Thunderstorms are fairly common.
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International
Airport
Location: The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of
Guadalajara.
Time: GMT -6 (GMT -5 between the first Sunday in April
and the second last Sunday in October)
Transfer Between Terminals:
The second terminal is for cargo only. Passengers should only
have to make use of the Passenger Terminal and therefore no
transfer should be necessary.
Getting to the city:
Many local hotels offer transfers that are cheaper than taxi
fares.
Car Rental:
Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Sixt, National, Fox,
and Europcar.
Airport Taxis:
Taxis are available at both terminals 24 hours a day.
Fascilities:
There are shops, bars and restaurants at the airport. Other
facilities include ATMs, banks, currency exchange and VIP lounges
and tourist information. Disabled facilities are relatively good;
those with special needs are advised to contact their airline in
advance.
Parking
There is parking available at the airport.
Public transport in Guadalajara consists of buses, bicycles, and
a light rail system. Several private bus companies operate along
set routes throughout the city. Fares are paid to the driver upon
boarding and buses are often overcrowded.
The Guadalajara Macrobus, the city's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
system, is operated by SITEUR and consists of stations running
north-south through the city centre. Rechargeable pre-paid cards
can be purchased at vending machines or tickets can be purchased at
turnstiles. Exact change is required.
SITEUR also operates two light rail lines which pass a variety
of local attractions. Tickets can be bought by depositing exact
fare at station turnstiles or purchasing a rechargeable card from
station vending machines.
Bikla Bicipública is the city's bike rental programme, with
stations across the city. Commuters sign up on the Bikla website
and collect their card at the Bikla office close to the city
centre. Taxis are widely available and can be found at designated
sites across the city, called in advance or hailed from the street.
Tourist transportation options include horse-drawn carriages called
calandrias.
