Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Puebla
Experience authentic local culture on a shoestring budget with hostels, street food, and public transport
Daily Budget: $23-68 per day
Complete breakdown of costs for budget/backpacker travel in Puebla
Accommodation
$8-25 per night
Dorm beds in hostels, basic guesthouses, budget hotels with shared bathrooms
Food & Dining
$8-20 per day
Street food, local markets, taquerias, fondas, cooking some meals yourself
Transportation
$2-8 per day
Public buses, walking, occasional shared rides
Activities
$5-15 per day
Free walking tours, church visits, public plazas, occasional museum entry
Currency: MXN Mexican Peso (prices shown in USD equivalent)
Budget/Backpacker Activities in Puebla
Curated experiences perfect for your budget/backpacker travel style
Money-Saving Tips
Eat at local markets and fondas instead of tourist-centered restaurants for 50-70% savings on food costs
Use public buses and walk through the compact historic center rather than taking taxis everywhere
Visit churches and public spaces for free cultural experiences instead of only paid attractions
Stay in neighborhoods slightly outside the historic center for 30-40% lower accommodation costs
Buy snacks and drinks at local stores rather than tourist areas where prices can be 100-200% higher
Take advantage of free walking tours and self-guided exploration of colonial architecture
Travel during weekdays when accommodation and tour prices are typically 20-30% lower than weekends
Common Budget Mistakes to Avoid
Only eating in the tourist zones around the main plaza where prices are typically 100-150% higher than local areas
Taking taxis for every trip instead of using efficient and cheap public transportation, increasing transport costs by 300-500%
Booking accommodation at the last minute during peak periods, missing out on 20-40% advance booking discounts