How much does a trip to Mexico City cost
A week in Mexico City runs roughly $308–$1509 per person, excluding flights.
Accommodation
Hostel / GuesthouseBudget
3-4★ HotelMid
5★ Luxury SuiteComfort
Indicative price — see live rates via the link.
Tours & Activities
Popular tickets, guided tours, and experiences to book online.
TourHistoric Center & Palacio Nacional Walking Tour
Diego Rivera's murals, the Zócalo and colonial landmarks on a guided city walk
TicketsTemplo Mayor Museum & Aztec Ruins Ticket
Admission to the great Aztec temple unearthed in the heart of the capital
Food & DrinkTequila & Mezcal Museum Tasting Experience
Sample Mexico's iconic spirits near Plaza Garibaldi
TourNational Museum of Anthropology Guided Tour
Understand Mesoamerica through the museum's defining works, from the Aztec Sun Stone to Maya treasures
Mobile internet (eSIM)
The easiest way to stay online in Mexico City is an eSIM — activated right on your phone, no local SIM needed.
Prices on the ground
Metro is ~5 MXN/ride: get a rechargeable card at any station and tap in—no day pass beats cash fares. Skip street taxis; use Uber or DiDi (usually cheaper), airport rides run flat zone fares from official stands. Eat at fondas and taquerías like El Vilsito or Los Cocuyos; tip 10–15%.
Total budget range
| Backpacker | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | $144 | $295 | $589 |
| Transit | $7 | $7 | $7 |
| Stay | $154 | $420 | $910 |
| eSIM | $3 | $3 | $3 |
| Total per person | $308 | $725 | $1509 |
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What’s next
- Itinerary
- Trip budgets for nearby cities
FAQ
- How much money to bring to Mexico City for a week?
- A week in Mexico City costs roughly $308–$1509 per person, excluding flights.
- Is food and transit expensive in Mexico City?
- Food runs $21–$84 a day and city transit about $1. Metro is ~5 MXN/ride: get a rechargeable card at any station and tap in—no day pass beats cash fares. Skip street taxis; use Uber or DiDi (usually cheaper), airport rides run flat zone fares from official stands. Eat at fondas and taquerías like El Vilsito or Los Cocuyos; tip 10–15%.