Intercontinental Airport of Querétaro serves the city of the same name, a colonial jewel and UNESCO World Heritage site in the heart of central Mexico, an important and rapidly growing aerospace and industrial hub.
It is located inland, an access point to the historic center of Querétaro and to the nearby colonial cities of the Bajío region.
How to get to Querétaro Intercontinental Airport
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Average travel time to QRO
Parking near Querétaro Intercontinental Airport
The multi-level parking stands right next to the terminal.
Rates are in line with standards of a growing hub.
How to get to Querétaro from QRO
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Car rental at Querétaro Intercontinental Airport
The arrivals area hosts desks from the major car rental brands.
Driving licence, passport, and credit card are required for rental, plus an IDP in most cases.
Hotels near Querétaro Intercontinental Airport
Historic Centre
About 35-37 km and 35 minutes by car or taxi from the airport; there are no direct trains or buses, so outside hotels with their own shuttle you always need a taxi or a rental car.
Best for: Those visiting Querétaro for tourism who want the aqueduct, the Teatro de la República and the colonial streets within walking distance, accepting the longest transfer from the airport.
- The aqueduct, Jardín Zenea and the colonial centre within walking distance of the hotels in the area
- Several properties occupy restored historic palaces, with interior courtyards and panoramic terraces
- It is the area furthest from the airport among those in this guide, worthwhile only if staying more than one night
- Some streets downtown are affected by construction work and heavy foot traffic on weekends
Recommended hotels
- Holiday Inn Querétaro Centro Histórico by IHG About 2 km from the heart of the historic centre, on Avenida 5 de Febrero; outdoor pool and several in-house restaurants, handy for those arriving late who don't want to go out for dinner right away. View availability
- Hyatt Centric Querétaro Recently opened a few minutes on foot from the aqueduct, with a rooftop pool and several in-house restaurants; designed for those who want to stay close to the monuments without giving up an international standard. View availability
- Casona de la República Hotel Boutique & SPA Restored 1790 palace in the historic centre, 15 rooms, an Art Nouveau-style inner courtyard and a terrace overlooking the Carmen church; adults only. View availability
- Antiguo Mesón de Aspeytia (Casa Aspeytia Hotel Boutique) Eighteenth-century house in the heart of the historic centre, with stone staircases, wooden floors and a panoramic rooftop restaurant; 15 rooms in all. View availability
Avenida 5 de Febrero and the Zona Diamante
About 25-35 minutes by car from the airport, depending on the exact spot in the area; the historic centre is then just 10 minutes away by car.
Best for: Business trips and conferences, with the shortest transfer from the airport among the city's areas and the Paseo Querétaro and Plaza del Parque shopping centres a few minutes away.
- Faster transfer from the airport than the historic centre or Juriquilla
- Shopping centres, offices and convention centres reachable without leaving the area
- An area designed for cars and offices, with little to do on foot in the evening outside the shopping centres
- For the historic centre you still need a car or a taxi, about 10 minutes
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Querétaro In the Zona Diamante, 5 minutes from the Acueducto and the Paseo Querétaro shopping centre; 139 rooms, outdoor pool and round-the-clock gym. The property operated until a few years ago as Crowne Plaza Querétaro Diamante before switching to the Hilton brand. View availability
- NH Querétaro On Avenida 5 de Febrero, about 10 minutes by car from the historic centre; breakfast among the most appreciated points in the reviews. View availability
- Holiday Inn Querétaro Zona Diamante by IHG In the heart of the Zona Diamante, among the shopping centres and offices of the area; among the highest ratings in its category in the city. View availability
Juriquilla and Antea
About 40 km and 40-45 minutes by car from the airport; no direct connection, only taxi or rental car.
Best for: Those working in the university and technology hub north of the city or needing to visit the Antea Lifestyle Center shopping centre, accepting the longest transfer from the airport after the historic centre.
- A few minutes on foot from the UNAM campus in Juriquilla and Plaza Juriquilla
- A quieter residential area compared to the traffic of downtown
- Transfer from the airport among the longest in this guide, worth considering only for multi-night stays
- For the historic centre or the Zona Diamante you always need a car, another 20-30 minutes
Recommended hotels
- Hampton by Hilton Querétaro Juriquilla 7 minutes on foot from the UNAM campus in Juriquilla and 11 from Plaza Juriquilla; free breakfast included, among the most appreciated in the reviews. View availability
- AC Hotel by Marriott Querétaro Antea Right next to the Antea Lifestyle Center shopping centre, with an indoor pool and gym; Marriott style geared towards business travellers. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal, in strong growth, handles mixed passenger and cargo traffic linked to the region's aerospace industry.
For flights, it makes sense to allow 2.5 hours' margin before departure.
Map of Querétaro Intercontinental Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Querétaro an industrial hub?
Yes, it's an important, fast-growing industrial and aerospace center in central Mexico, and the airport also handles significant cargo traffic.
Q. Is Querétaro's historic center a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Yes, the colonial city is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its architecture and well-preserved historic center.
Q. Is Uber available at Querétaro airport?
Yes, and it's often cheaper than the official taxi for getting downtown.
Q. Is Querétaro considered a safe city in Mexico?
Yes, it's often cited among the Mexican cities with the lowest crime rates, a factor that has contributed to its growth as an industrial and tourist hub in central Mexico.
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