Pereira travel guide
Pereira Tourism | Pereira Guide
You're Going to Love Pereira
With a population of 440,118, Pereira is the largest city in Risaralda, Colombia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
When to visit Pereira
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pereira in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is September, when it can get as cold as 17 °C, with an average temperature of 21 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 271 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Pereira, with an average rainfall of 125 mm.
How to Get to Pereira
Plane
When flying to Pereira, you’ll arrive at Pereira Matecana (PEI), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pereira from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 39h 34m.
Car
Another option to get to Pereira is to pick up a car hire from Bogotá, which is about 113 miles from Pereira. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Confort Rent A Car, among others, in Bogotá.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pereira, including Expreso Bolivariano, Expreso Palmira and Flota Occidental. From Ibagué, the bus ride to Pereira takes 210 miles and will cost you around $38. From Medellín, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 270 miles. The most popular bus station is Pereira Pereira, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Pereira. Pereira Velotax is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Pereira
Airlines serving Pereira
Where to stay in Pereira
Average rates range from around $65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $160 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pereira
Most booked hotels in Pereira
Hiring a car in Pereira
Expect to pay $1.59 per litre in Pereira (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.06 and $25.42. The most frequently booked car type in Pereira is Economy (Nissan March or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.