After multiple trips to Mexico, here’s the actual cost of 1 week from the US.
The TL;DR
| Tier | Total (excluding flights) |
|---|---|
| Budget | $700 |
| Mid-range | $1,600 |
| Luxury | $5,200 |
By category
Flights from US
$200-500 from most US cities. Direct flights to CDMX, CUN, GDL, OAX.
Accommodation (7 nights)
**Budget:** $30-60/night hostel/budget hotel: $210-420
**Mid-range:** $100-250/night boutique hotel: $700-1,750
**Luxury:** $400-1,200/night Rosewood San Miguel, Belmond Maroma: $2,800-8,400
Food (7 days)
**Budget:** Street tacos + market lunches $5-10/day: $35-70/week
**Mid-range:** Restaurants $10-25/meal: $150-350/week
**Luxury:** Pujol, Quintonil, Sud777: $100-300+/meal: $800-2,100/week
Transportation
**Metro CDMX:** $0.30/ride
**Uber:** $3-10 most rides
**ADO bus between cities:** $20-60
**Rental car Riviera Maya:** $30-70/day
Activities + entrance fees
Frida Kahlo Museum: $14
Teotihuacán day trip: $30-80
Snorkeling cenote: $30-50
Mezcal tasting: $15-30
Xcaret ecological park: $130
How to lower cost
- Travel credit card sign-up bonus covers most flights
- Book direct (10-15% cheaper than Booking.com)
- Eat where locals eat (30-50% cheaper than tourist spots)
- Off-season (30-50% lower hotel rates)
FAQs
How much does a week in Mexico cost?
$700-$5,200 excluding flights.
Is Mexico expensive?
Depends on style. Budget $80-150/day. Mid-range $200-400. Luxury $500+/day.
Cheapest time to visit?
Off-season months (40-60% lower lodging).
Food budget?
Budget $15-30/day. Mid-range $40-70/day. Luxury $150+/day.
Use credit card points?
Yes – sign-up bonus covers most flights. Strategy guide.