Palenqueis 22% cheaper Dorms avg $19/night vs $25/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇲🇽 Oaxaca
🇲🇽 Palenque
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
21 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
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Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $86/night
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Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $3.02, dorms avg $19
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Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $2.32, 21 hostels
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First-time Europer
★★★★★
23 attractions
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Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇲🇽 Oaxaca | 🇲🇽 Palenque | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $23 | $18 cheaper | $5/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $36 | $27 cheaper | $9/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $67 | $48 cheaper | $19/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇲🇽 Oaxaca | 🇲🇽 Palenque |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $6.64 | $4.78 28% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $13.45 | $9.68 28% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.32 | $1.86 20% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $3.02 | $2.11 30% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.54 | $0.43 20% less |
| 🎫24-hour day pass Unlimited public transport | — | $1.20 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇲🇽▼
Oaxaca
Mexico
44
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $19/night). Strong hostel scene (21 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHostal Central (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$19/night
Total hostels21
🇲🇽
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
🇲🇽 Oaxaca
🇲🇽 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 Oaxaca & Palenque
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇲🇽 Oaxaca
30°C
High
/
14°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 23mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
🇲🇽 Palenque
33°C
High
/
22°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 30mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇲🇽 Oaxaca
1. Árbol del TuleFree
2. Benito JuárezFree
3. Capilla AbiertaFree
4. Casa CuéFree
5. Casa de Juárez
🇲🇽 Palenque
No attraction data
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