Travel Cost to Mexico
United Mexican States
Dreaming of visiting Mexico? Let's talk money! For 2026, expect daily costs of $48 to $145 depending on your style. Our free calculator breaks down accommodation, food, transport, and entertainment.
📖 About Mexico
Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America.
It is the northernmost country in Latin America and borders the United States to the north, and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast; while having maritime boundaries with the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the southeast, and the Gulf of Mexico to the east.
Mexico covers 1,972,550 km2, and is the thirteenth-largest country in the world by land area. With a population exceeding 130 million, Mexico is the tenth-most populous country in the world and is home to the largest number of native Spanish speakers. Mexico City is the capital and largest city, which ranks among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world.
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📊 Estimated Budget for Mexico
This is an estimated calculation based on regional averages. Actual costs may vary based on your specific location and choices.
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Estimated Total Budget
$1,134
$81 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$36 per night
Food & Dining
$21 per day
Local Transport
$9 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Mexico
- Gas prices make road trips economical with a group
- National park passes offer great value
- Tipping is expected (15-20% at restaurants)
- Mexico offers excellent value compared to US/Canada
Best time to visit: Varies by region
Peak season: Summer and major holidays
Current Weather in Mexico City
21.5°C
70.7°F
Mostly Sunny
💨 9.6 km/h
💧 24%
Thu
21.5°
11.7°
Fri
22.6°
9.6°
Sat
24.1°
12.3°
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Live Webcams Near Mexico City
Mexico City: Distrito Federal "Torre Latinoamericana" North
Del Valle Centro: Amores del Valle
La Gavia: Mexico DF Santa Fe
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Mexico Facts
🏛️ Capital
Mexico City
🌍 Continent
North America
📐 Area
1,964,375 km²
📞 Phone Code
+52
💰 Currency
Mexican peso
$ (MXN)
🗺️ Region
North America
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
🕐 Time Zones (3):
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
36 sites in Mexico
Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán
Inhabited over a period of 1,500 years by a succession of peoples – Olmecs, Zapotecs and Mixtecs – the terraces, dams, canals, pyramids and artifi...
Read More →Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan
The holy city of Teotihuacan ('the place where the gods were created') is situated some 50 km north-east of Mexico City. Built between the 1st and 7th...
Read More →Sian Ka'an
In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means 'Origin of the Sky'. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán p...
Read More →Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco
Built in the 16th century by the Spanish on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the old Aztec capital, Mexico City is now one of the world's largest and most d...
Read More →Historic Centre of Puebla
Puebla, which was founded ex nihilo in 1531, is situated about 100 km east of Mexico City, at the foot of the Popocatepetl volcano. It has preserved i...
Read More →Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque
A prime example of a Mayan sanctuary of the classical period, Palenque was at its height between AD 500 and 700, when its influence extended throughou...
Read More →2026 Holidays in Mexico
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