Is Mexico City expensive?
An 8-day trip to Mexico City costs about $2,546 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $1,273 each, or $318 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $1,522; done well, about $4,562. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
Mexico · city · food · art · history
8 days · 2 adults · October · 1,553 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (180 days)
October is one of the better months to visit.
Lean Fits your budget
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $536 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $274 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $256 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $96 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $192 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $72 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $1,522 |
| likely $1,340–$1,705 · $761 per person · $190 per day · high confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $536 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $706 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $544 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $192 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $400 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $72 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,546 |
| likely $2,240–$2,851 · $1,273 per person · $318 per day · high confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $536 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,490 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,120 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $448 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $800 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $72 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,562 |
| likely $4,014–$5,109 · $2,281 per person · $570 per day · high confidence | |
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