Palenqueis 59% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (37/10) vs Puerto Vallarta "Pricey" (35/10). Dorms avg $25/night vs $24/night.
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇲🇽 Palenque | 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $18 cheaper | $45 | $27/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $27 cheaper | $58 | $31/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $48 | — | — |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇲🇽 Palenque | 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $4.78 20% less | $6 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $9.68 46% less | $18 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.86 38% less | $3 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.11 30% less | $3 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.43 28% less | $0.60 |
| 🎫24-hour day pass Unlimited public transport | $1.20 | — |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Palenque
Mexico
37
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $25/night). Plenty to see (30 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelVillas Adriana Palenque (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$25/night
Total hostels5
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Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
35
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $24/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelVive Alegria Hostel (9.3)
Annual dorm avg$24/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇲🇽 Palenque
🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta
🇪🇺 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 Palenque & Puerto Vallarta
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇲🇽 Palenque
33°C
High
/
22°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 30mm/month
Best months: Mar
🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta
No weather data
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