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Medical tourism in Mexico: key facts

  • MapHospitals lists 1,099 hospitals in Mexico across 6 cities.
  • The most listings are in Mexico City (333), Guadalajara (264) and Monterrey (212).
  • 1,815 doctors at these hospitals have a profile.
  • 3 hospitals list an accreditation such as JCI or NABH.

Source: MapHospitals directory, November 2026.

Treatments

Medical Treatments in Mexico

Mexico is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments

Cost Guide

Cost of Living in Mexico

Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals

71%
Cheaper than USA
on average
86%
Healthcare
savings vs USA
MX$6,000
Hospital Room
per day
MX$800
Budget Hotel
per night

Food & Dining Costs (MX$)

Business Lunch
MX$250 ↓23%
US MX$324
Budget Meal
MX$100 ↓54%
US MX$216
Cheap Restaurant
MX$120 ↓56%
US MX$270
Water Bottle (1.5L)
MX$15 ↓58%
US MX$36
Coffee (Café)
MX$65 ↓28%
US MX$90
Groceries (Weekly)
MX$1,200 ↓44%
US MX$2,160
Item MX$ vs US
Business Lunch 250 23% less
Budget Meal 100 54% less
Cheap Restaurant 120 56% less
Water Bottle (1.5L) 15 58% less
Coffee (Café) 65 28% less
Groceries (Weekly) 1,200 44% less

Food & Nutrition

Most hospitals in Mexico include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.

Accommodation Costs (MX$)

Budget Hotel / Night
MX$800 ↓51%
US MX$1,620
Mid-Range Hotel / Night
MX$2,500 ↓23%
US MX$3,240
Luxury Hotel / Night
MX$7,000 ↓3%
US MX$7,200
Airbnb / Month
MX$12,000 ↓73%
US MX$45,000
Apartment (City Centre)
MX$16,000 ↓60%
US MX$39,600
Apartment (Outside Centre)
MX$8,000 ↓72%
US MX$28,800
Item MX$ vs US
Budget Hotel / Night 800 51% less
Mid-Range Hotel / Night 2,500 23% less
Luxury Hotel / Night 7,000 3% less
Airbnb / Month 12,000 73% less
Apartment (City Centre) 16,000 60% less
Apartment (Outside Centre) 8,000 72% less

Stay Smart

For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.

Healthcare Costs (MX$)

Doctor Consultation
MX$700 ↓81%
US MX$3,600
Hospital Room / Day
MX$6,000 ↓90%
US MX$63,000
Basic Medicine
MX$200 ↓26%
US MX$270
Travel Health Insurance / Day
MX$150 ↓67%
US MX$450
Nursing Care / Day
MX$2,500 ↓60%
US MX$6,300
Physiotherapy Session
MX$900 ↓67%
US MX$2,700
Dental Checkup
MX$500 ↓86%
US MX$3,600
Item MX$ vs US
Doctor Consultation 700 81% less
Hospital Room / Day 6,000 90% less
Basic Medicine 200 26% less
Travel Health Insurance / Day 150 67% less
Nursing Care / Day 2,500 60% less
Physiotherapy Session 900 67% less
Dental Checkup 500 86% less

Medical Tourist Tip

Healthcare in Mexico costs up to 86% less than the US. A hospital room is just MX$6,000/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.

Transport Costs (MX$)

Local Transport (Monthly)
MX$600 ↓52%
US MX$1,260
Airport Taxi
MX$500 ↓49%
US MX$990
Taxi per km
MX$12 ↓67%
US MX$36
Fuel / Litre
MX$24
US MX$18
Local SIM + Data
MX$200 ↓72%
US MX$720
Item MX$ vs US
Local Transport (Monthly) 600 52% less
Airport Taxi 500 49% less
Taxi per km 12 67% less
Fuel / Litre 24 33% more
Local SIM + Data 200 72% less

Getting Around

Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.

Daily Life Costs (MX$)

Internet / Month
MX$450 ↓62%
US MX$1,170
Laundry / Load
MX$80
US MX$72
Mobile Prepaid / Month
MX$200 ↓78%
US MX$900
Clothes (Avg.)
MX$700 ↓3%
US MX$720
Haircut
MX$120 ↓73%
US MX$450
Movie Ticket
MX$80 ↓70%
US MX$270
Gym / Month
MX$700 ↓29%
US MX$990
Beer
MX$45 ↓64%
US MX$126
Item MX$ vs US
Internet / Month 450 62% less
Laundry / Load 80 11% more
Mobile Prepaid / Month 200 78% less
Clothes (Avg.) 700 3% less
Haircut 120 73% less
Movie Ticket 80 70% less
Gym / Month 700 29% less
Beer 45 64% less

Daily Essentials

Day-to-day expenses in Mexico are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.

71% cheaper vs US

Spending Breakdown

* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.

Mexico is the top medical tourism destination for North Americans, with an estimated 1.5-2 million Americans crossing the border for medical care annually. The country offers significant savings (40-65% less than US prices) combined with proximity, ease of travel, and a growing number of internationally accredited hospitals.

Why Mexico for Medical Tourism?

Mexico excels in dental tourism, bariatric surgery, cosmetic procedures, and orthopaedics. Border cities offer convenient access, while resort destinations like Cancún and Puerto Vallarta combine treatment with vacation recovery.

Top Hospitals

Top Hospitals in Mexico

Ranked by how complete and credible each profile is: photos, doctors, accreditations, verified owners and patient interest

Velmar Hospital

Velmar Hospital

Mexico City, Mexico · Hospital

10 doctors · Cardiology, Gynaecology, Urology

Roma Angeles Hospital

Roma Angeles Hospital

Mexico City, Mexico · Hospital

23 doctors · Nephrology, Perinatology, Gynaecology

Dentista UNAM

Dentista UNAM

Mexico City, Mexico · Hospital

8 doctors · Stomatology

Hospital mi Doctor

Hospital mi Doctor

Tijuana, Mexico · Hospital

2 doctors · Proctology, Oncology, Gastroenterology

Vision Optical

Vision Optical

Tijuana, Mexico · Hospital

1 doctor · Ophthalmologists

Gynecare

Gynecare

Tijuana, Mexico · Hospital

1 doctor · Gynaecology

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