AmericasCity
Mexico City
Mexico
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Mexico City is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
68
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
68
Safety
48
Culture
88
Health
68
Internet
70
Outdoors
66
Access
80
Practical details
Capital
Mexico City
Languages
Spanish
Population
130.6M
Time zone
UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Nov · Dec · Mar
Climate
Highland
Warmest month
Feb · 27°C
Quietest month
May · crowd 78/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$214
Local daily spend
MX$3,816
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
CRIME (C) KIDNAPPING OR HOSTAGE TAKING (K) TERRORISM (T)
Source country update: 08/12/2025
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
MXN
Best months list
Mar · Nov · Dec
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image