Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇲🇽 Campeche | 🇲🇽 Palenque | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $21 | $18 cheaper | $3/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $32 | $27 cheaper | $5/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $57 | $48 cheaper | $9/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇲🇽 Campeche | 🇲🇽 Palenque |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $5.64 | $4.78 15% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $11.43 | $9.68 15% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.09 | $1.86 11% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.57 | $2.11 18% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.49 | $0.43 12% less |
| 🎫24-hour day pass Unlimited public transport | $1.50 | $1.20 20% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇲🇽
Campeche
Mexico
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMelisa Hostal (8.2)
Annual dorm avg$15/night
Total hostels3
🇲🇽
Palenque
Mexico
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelVillas Adriana Palenque (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$25/night
Total hostels5
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇲🇽 Campeche
🇲🇽 Palenque
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Campeche & Palenque
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇲🇽 Campeche
34°C
High
/
23°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 26mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
🇲🇽 Palenque
33°C
High
/
22°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 30mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇲🇽 Campeche
1. Monumental FlagFree
2. Casa 6Free
3. Letters of CampecheFree
4. Light and sound showFree
5. Monumento a Justo Sierra MéndezFree
🇲🇽 Palenque
No attraction data
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