How much does a trip to Mexico cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedMX$15,400 52%
- FoodMX$8,400 29%
- TransportMX$2,800 10%
- SightsMX$2,800 10%
What a day costs in Mexico
Per person, in MXN
A mid-range day in Mexico costs about MX$2,100 per person: MX$1,100 for a bed, MX$600 for food, MX$200 for local transport and MX$200 for sights. On a budget the same day is about MX$520; in comfort, about MX$5,900. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $112.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightDorm in Roma / 3-star in Centro / 4-star in Polanco | MX$250 | MX$1,100 | MX$2,500 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Mexico City | MX$250 | MX$600 | MX$1,400 |
| Transport a dayMetro and bus / short taxi / mostly taxis | MX$20 | MX$200 | MX$800 |
| Sights a dayFree museum / main museum / guided tour | Free | MX$200 | MX$1,200 |
| A day in total | MX$520 | MX$2,100 | MX$5,900 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Tomás Herrera against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Mexico trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to MX$29,400.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | MX$1,560$83 | MX$6,300$335 | MX$17,700$941 |
| 7 days | MX$3,640$194 | MX$14,700$782 | MX$41,300$2,196 |
| 14 days | MX$7,280$387 | MX$29,400$1,563 | MX$82,600$4,392 |
| 30 days | MX$15,600$830 | MX$63,000$3,350 | MX$177,000$9,412 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Mexico cost per day?
For one person, about MX$520 on a budget, MX$2,100 mid-range or MX$5,900 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Mexico?
For one person, about MX$3,640 on a budget, MX$14,700 mid-range or MX$41,300 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Mexico?
About MX$14,560 on a budget, MX$58,800 mid-range or MX$165,200 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Mexico expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Mexico costs about $112. Of the 112 destinations we price, 39 are cheaper and 72 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Mexico?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: MX$1,100 of the MX$2,100 a day, about 52%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.