Luxury Travel Guide: Mexico City

Accommodation

$150-400 per night

Upscale hotels, luxury boutique properties, premium amenities, concierge services

Food & Dining

$60-150 per day

Fine dining restaurants, hotel dining, premium culinary experiences, wine pairings

Transportation

$30-80 per day

Private transfers, premium taxis, car service, first-class transport options

Activities

$80-250 per day

Private guided tours, exclusive experiences, premium cultural events, helicopter tours, spa treatments

Eat at local markets and street food stalls instead of tourist areas for typically 60-80% savings on meals

Use the Metro system extensively - costs about 90% less than regular taxi rides across the city

Visit museums on Sundays when many offer free admission to Mexican residents and reduced rates for tourists

Stay in neighborhoods like Roma Norte or Condesa rather than Polanco for 40-60% lower accommodation costs

Buy groceries and snacks at local supermarkets instead of hotel shops for 70% savings on basics

Take advantage of free walking tours and pay-what-you-wish cultural activities

Book accommodations 2-3 months in advance for typically 20-35% better rates

Staying only in Polanco or Santa Fe business districts where accommodation typically costs 100-200% more than other safe neighborhoods

Eating exclusively in tourist zones like Zona Rosa where meal prices are generally 150-300% higher than local areas

Relying solely on taxis and rideshares instead of learning the excellent Metro system, increasing transport costs by 400-600%

Not accounting for Mexico City's high altitude affecting alcohol tolerance - leading to overspending on drinks and poor decisions