Car Rental Oaxaca Airport

Oaxaca Airport, also known as Xoxocotlan International Airport, is located about 4 miles south of Oaxaca city center. It is the main air gateway to this historically and naturally beautiful area. Many visitors tend to choose car hire at Oaxaca Airport to be able to explore all the nature reserves and historical sights located in and around Oaxaca.

The single-terminal airport has one runway and limited facilities for travelers. Most connections are domestic and operated by Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and Volaris. Continental Express provides international connections to Houston. Public transportation from the airport is limited to buses and taxis, forcing many visitors to opt to self-drive. Cheap car hire at Oaxaca Airport is available from several international car hire companies.

The airport is located south of the city center, along the Mexico 175 highway. By using car rental at Oaxaca Airport, visitors can easily drive due south to the beautiful coastal areas on the Pacific Ocean side. Mexico boasts good roads and highways, making self-driving an easy option.

Oaxaca is famous for two things: culture and nature. The indigenous peoples of Zapotecs and Mixtecs call this area their home and there are plenty of archeological sites to explore in this region. In the city center, visitors will find plenty of beautiful colonial buildings and museums to explore.

Known for its bio-diversity, visitors should not miss to explore the many natural attractions in and around Oaxaca. Four parks are well worth visiting in this area: Lagunas de Chacahua National Park, Benito Juarez National Park and Tehuacan-Cuicatlan Biosphre Reserve and Huatulco National Park.