Alternatives
Cheaper alternatives to Mexico
Mexico costs USD 80–150 per person per day at a mid-range style. These destinations come in at least 10% lower per day while still fitting a similar kind of trip.
Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Why these, and not a longer list
Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Mexico's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.
Cheaper alternatives to Mexico
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Colombia
ColombiaColombia runs about 17% cheaper per day on the ground than Mexico.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 17% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- Shares with your original: beach, culture, food
- 2
Egypt
EgyptEgypt runs about 13% cheaper per day on the ground than Mexico.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 13% cheaper per day
- Best October to March
- Shares with your original: beach, culture, food
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Kerala & Goa
IndiaKerala & Goa runs about 33% cheaper per day on the ground than Mexico.
- USD 55–100 per person per day
- 33% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- Shares with your original: beach, culture, food
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Bali & Lombok
IndonesiaBali & Lombok runs about 11% cheaper per day on the ground than Mexico.
- USD 70–135 per person per day
- 11% cheaper per day
- Best April to October
- Shares with your original: beach, culture, food
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Albania
AlbaniaAlbania runs about 30% cheaper per day on the ground than Mexico.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 30% cheaper per day
- Best May to September
- Shares with your original: beach, culture, food
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Sri Lanka
Sri LankaSri Lanka runs about 13% cheaper per day on the ground than Mexico.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 13% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- Shares with your original: beach, culture, food
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Vietnam
VietnamVietnam runs about 30% cheaper per day on the ground than Mexico.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 30% cheaper per day
- Best February to April
- Shares with your original: culture, food, hidden gems
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Laos
LaosLaos runs about 46% cheaper per day on the ground than Mexico.
- USD 45–80 per person per day
- 46% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- Shares with your original: culture, hidden gems, adventure