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3 Days in Mexico City on a Budget

This Mexico City budget itinerary covers the historic center, Roma and Condesa, Chapultepec, Coyoacán, markets, and street food without losing money to inefficient taxis or overpriced tours. It uses metro-friendly routing, free plazas, and selective paid museums for the strongest cultural payoff. It is built for backpackers, students, and value-conscious first-timers who want deep food and neighborhood variety while keeping the plan safe, social, and easy to fork.

3 days

Budget Breakdown

Per person, excluding flights

Budget

MXN 6,200

$365

Comfort

MXN 11,500

$675

Splurge

MXN 23,500

$1,380

Per person · excludes flight · 3 days · varies by season

Where to Stay

Roma Norte

Recommended

Social, walkable, food-heavy

Good balance of safety, hostels, cafes, and easy Uber/metro access.

Centro Histórico

Cheap and sight-adjacent

Useful for early sightseeing but choose accommodation carefully for evenings.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Zócalo and cathedral loop

09:00

Start at the main square, cathedral exterior, and Templo Mayor area before crowds and heat build.

🚶10 min walk

Palacio de Bellas Artes viewpoint

11:00

See Bellas Artes and Alameda Central; pay for a museum only if there is an exhibition you want.

🚇15 min metro

Taco and torta lunch

13:00

Use a reputable busy taquería or market stall and carry small cash.

🚇20 min metro

Roma Norte evening walk

17:30

Shift to Roma for plazas, bookstores, and a safer solo-friendly dinner zone.

Daily Costs

Per person · per day

Budget

Comfort

Splurge

Accommodation

MXN 450

Hostel bed in Roma or Centro

MXN 1,200

Simple hotel or private hostel room

MXN 2,700

Boutique hotel in Roma/Condesa

Food

MXN 300

Street food and markets

MXN 700

Casual restaurants and cafes

MXN 1,600

Cocktail bars and acclaimed dining

Transport & activities

MXN 220

Metro, museums, limited rideshare

MXN 650

Museums, lucha, rideshares

MXN 1,700

Guided tours and private transfers

One-Time Costs

Not included in per-day figures above

  • Frida Kahlo timed ticket

    MXN 320–420

    Book official tickets ahead; popular slots sell out.

Flight Estimates

Return flights · economy · varies by booking time

  • Los Angeles

    $220–$420

    USD 220–420

  • New York

    $300–$600

    USD 300–600