Mid-Range Travel Guide: Mexico City

Accommodation

$600-1,500 MXN ($33-83 USD) per night

Private rooms in boutique hotels near Roma, Condesa or historic center with breakfast included

Food & Dining

$300-600 MXN ($16.50-33 USD) per day

Mix of street food, local restaurants in Colonia Roma, dinner at traditional cantinas

Transportation

$100-250 MXN ($5.50-14 USD) per day

Metro plus regular Uber rides, occasional taxi from airports/bus stations

Activities

$200-500 MXN ($11-27.50 USD) per day

Museum entries, Frida Kahlo House in Coyoacán, Teotihuacan day trip, Lucha Libre matches

Eat lunch comida corridas (set menus) at local restaurants - typically 60-80 pesos vs 150-200 for dinner portions

Use metro during rush hour instead of Uber - saves roughly 80-90% on transport costs

Visit museums on free days (typically Sundays for nationals, check individual schedules) - saves 70-150 pesos per entry

Shop at Mercado de la Merced or Mercado San Juan for snacks and drinks - 40-60% cheaper than convenience stores

Stay in Roma Sur or Doctores instead of Roma Norte/Condesa - similar vibe but 30-50% cheaper accommodation

Take pesero buses for short distances instead of taxis - typically 6 pesos vs 50-80 for minimum taxi fare

Eat street tacos after 8pm when many vendors offer 2x1 or discount pricing to clear inventory

Taking taxis everywhere instead of mixing metro/Uber - typically costs 3-4x more daily

Eating only in Zocalo/tourist areas - prices run 100-150% higher than neighborhoods like Roma or Condesa

Not carrying small bills for street food - vendors often can't break 500 peso notes, you might overpay or miss deals

Booking accommodation in Zona Rosa without researching - tends to be overpriced and touristy compared to better neighborhoods