Mexico City from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Mexico City, when to go, the visa for Australians and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 26 Oct 2026.
Plan my Mexico City tripDay to day in Mexico City, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$20 | A$26 |
| A balanced mix | A$54 | A$60 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$68 | A$74 |
- Local transport: about A$6 a day. Taxi: A$1 to start, then A$0.36 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$27 a day for food.
- Tipping: about 10% where service is good.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, en.wikivoyage.org, praxiumconsultores.com; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
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25°M
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The most pleasant months are October to May. December is the driest month (6 mm of rain) and July the wettest (154 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit Mexico, place by placeCompare: Mexico or United States · Mexico or Thailand
Visa for Australians
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: sectur.gob.mx, checked 2026-10-26. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Mexico City
Zócalo and Metropolitan Cathedralsquare · a couple of hoursFlag ceremony mornings and evenings; the National Palace murals and Templo Mayor are on the same square
Coyoacánneighbourhood · half a dayCobbled colonial quarter; Jardín Centenario, the Coyoacán market and the Trotsky house
Basílica de Guadalupeshrine · a couple of hoursThe old basilica, the modern one and the hilltop chapel; moving walkways pass under the image
Plaza Garibaldisquare · a couple of hoursWatch for pickpockets at night
- Condesa and Romalandmark · half a day
Arena México (lucha libre)stadium · half a day
Templo Mayorruins · a couple of hoursThe Aztec great temple beside the cathedral; the museum holds the Coyolxauhqui stone
- National Palace and Diego Rivera muralspalace · a couple of hours
Rivera's History of Mexico on the main stairway; bring ID, access can change with state events
Chapultepec Castlecastle · a couple of hoursOn the hill in Chapultepec Park with views down Reforma; closed Mondays
Palacio de Bellas Arteslandmark · a couple of hoursRivera and Siqueiros murals upstairs; Ballet Folklórico performances Wednesdays and Sundays
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Mexico City cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$26 a person a day eating street food, A$60 with a balanced mix and A$74 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Mexico City?
The most pleasant months are October to May. December is the driest month (6 mm of rain) and July the wettest (154 mm); daytime highs run from 18 to 25 °C over the year.
Do Australians need a visa for Mexico?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on sectur.gob.mx on 2026-10-26; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Mexico City?
Zócalo and Metropolitan Cathedral, Coyoacán, Basílica de Guadalupe, Plaza Garibaldi, Condesa and Roma.
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