🇲🇽 Mexico City: Budget Guide
avg $69/dayhostel from $20/nightBest: Jan–Feb
Daily budget
What does it cost?
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brokepackr
Dorm beds, street food, local transport
Hostel$20/night
Food$19/day
Transport$13/day
Activities$2/day
$54/day total
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backpackr
Most commonMixed dorms + privates, mix of cheap and mid restaurants
Hostel$26/night
Food$27/day
Transport$16/day
Activities$6/day
$69/day total
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flashpackr
Private rooms, restaurants, tours and activities
Hostel$50/night
Food$44/day
Transport$21/day
Activities$12/day
$118/day total
Climate
Weather by Month
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Conditions
25°
9°
Hi / Lo (°C)
14
mm rainfall
48%
Humidity
Recommended month
Getting around
Getting In & Out
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22 hostels indexedAccommodation
Hostel Prices
Hostels from $20/night · 22 hostels indexed
The Backpacker Inn
Mixed dorm · 4-bed
$21/night
Central Hostel & Bar
Mixed dorm · 4-bed
$25/night
Budget Beds Plus
Mixed dorm · 4-bed
$24/night
Entry
Visa Quick Reference
US / CA / UK / EU / AU
Visa-freeStay: 180 days
Fill out FMM form on arrival. Keep the receipt.
Most nationalities
Visa-free 30–180 daysStay: 30–180 days
Very generous visa policy.
Money
Currency
USD/MXN
~17 MXN per USD
Mexican Peso
MX$
Use Citibanamex or HSBC ATMs for best rates. Avoid airport cambios. Many CDMX restaurants and markets are cash-only — always keep pesos on hand.
Calendar
Upcoming Holidays in Mexico City
5
May
Cinco de Mayo
16
Sep
Independence Day
2
Nov
Día de los Muertos
25
Dec
Christmas Day
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