Airports
There are two airports that you can fly into. The closest is Leon, Bajio (BJX), which is about 30 min. away.

The other option is flying into Mexico City’s airport then taking a bus ride or car to San Miguel de Allende. This will take at least 4-5 hrs. drive by bus and 3 1/2 hours by car.

Transportation
We had a shuttle reservation called Bajio Go Shuttle that picked us up and dropped us off at the airport. It is a shared van ride similar to SuperShuttle and I highly recommend them for service and comfort. The cost is $100 roundtrip/pp not including tip.

You can also take a personal car service of your choice. Uber, I believe, is not a common transportation at the airport.

Language
Most tourist areas such as restaurants and stores speak English but, Spanish can get you a long way.

Cash and ATM
Cash is king in this town. Most places requires cash only. There’s a Santander and a Citibanamex bank at the city center. We used the Citibanamex atm that was located inside a bank and never had issues.

Health & Safety
The area is relatively safe. In comparison to Mexico City, this place has a much calmer lifestyle. Additionally, it is a popular retirement destination for Americans, Canadians, and Europeans. It is therefore common to see solo travelers in town. Nevertheless, one should always remain alert. Make sure you never flash your jewelry, money, or other valuables.

Our first few days of the trip were a little rough when it came to sickness. My boyfriend and I got stomach aches. However, we felt better after we bought tums from the pharmacy.

Accommodation
There are a ton of options from boutique hotels and airbnbs. During our stay, we rented an airbnb with a rooftop and good wifi that was two blocks from the city center. We were very pleased with the outcome. 

Tourism
During the weekdays, it wasn’t too crowded due to the hot weather. The weekend, however, was a completely different story. Aside from tourists, the city is packed with out-of-towners from cities like Mexico City. Dinner reservations are highly recommended as most restaurants are fully booked.

Weather
The summer heat hit us in June, so it was hot during the day and cold during the night. As we came during shoulder season, we also had one night of rain while walking around town. Otherwise, it was hot and sunny.

The peak of the heat was between 3 and 5pm, so we wore our hats during the day and stayed indoors (working a bit) during that time.