BUDGET

Mexico City Travel Budget (2026)

A mid-range traveller spends about $114 per day in Mexico City — food, local transport, accommodation and activities. Flights excluded. Adjust days and style below.

Last updated: 2026-07-16

Daily cost breakdown

Food

$20 / day

Local transport

$4 / day

Accommodation

$65 / day

Activities

$15 / day

Other

$10 / day

Total Estimated Budget
$342
$114 / day · 3 days
1 day7 days14 days

Figures are per-person daily USD estimates compiled from BudgetYourTrip, Numbeo and recent traveller reports. Flight/ferry tickets not included.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Mexico City: frequently asked questions

How much does a day in Mexico City cost?
A mid-range traveller spends about $114 per day in Mexico City — food, local transport, accommodation and activities. Flights are not included.
Is Mexico City expensive for travellers?
It depends on your style. The mid-range daily figure is about $114; budget travellers can spend noticeably less and luxury travellers more. Use the calculator to set your own days and travel style.
What is a cheap daily budget for Mexico City?
Budget travellers can do Mexico City for less than the mid-range $114/day by choosing hostels or guesthouses, eating local and using public transport.

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