Buy Mexican pesos (MXN) before you leave for Mexico
When planning your trip to Mexico, it is important to be aware of the local currency. In many cases you will be able to pay with your credit cards, but in others you will need to have cash. In Mexico the local currency is the Mexican pesos (MXN). Before exchanging NZD to MXN, take the time to check the rate so that you can find the best deal possible. Moreover, we recommend you establish a budget to be fully aware of your future expenses as well as the amount of travel money you might want to buy, that is the amount of NZD to MXN you want to exchange. As a first step, check the recommended daily budget, which might help you calculate the overall expenses.
Practical tips for planning your budget
For lunch in Mexico, the cost is 150 MXN, which can vary depending on the time of year and the place you are in. For dinner, a restaurant meal for two people will cost around 500 MXN
In Mexico, depending on the quality of service, the tip can vary from 10 to 15% of the bill.
If you are travelling to Mexico on a medium budget and do not want to restrict yourself in terms of food and activities, it will cost you an average of 1,100 Mexican pesos per day per person.
700 MXN
Average cost of a one night stay
400 MXN
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Mexico
6 - 15 MXN
A metro ticket: One way
33 MXN
A cup of coffee
65 MXN
Excursion to templo mayor de mexico
50 MXN
One Taco
250 MXN
A taxi ride from Mexico City's Benito Juarez airport to the historic city centre
557 MXN
Entrance to the Frida Khalo Museum
Some suggestions for your stay
- If you want a sunny trip, favour the months of October to June.
- Mexico City is a dynamic city, both historic and very modern, with a lot to offer.
- What to see in Mexico: Constitution Square, the Temple Mayor, the Palace of Fine Arts, the National Art Museum, Chapultepec Castle.
- The shows are not to be missed in Mexico: the folkloric ballets, the mariachis of Garibaldi Square.
- Discover the street art, it will be a great walk around the city.
- The Zona Rosa, located in Colonia Juarez, is one of the most modern, touristic and lively corners of the capital. Not to be missed.
- In the same spirit as Coyoacan but less crowded, we have the typical neighbourhoods of San Angel and Chimalistac, which are stuck to the latter, in the south of Mexico City.
- A little tour of the trajineras will certainly leave its mark on you!
- If you are used to bars and clubs, you will have a whole range of them at your disposal. In terms of music, there is something for everyone. This should be part of your trip if you are a nightlife enthusiast.
- The playas for a great travel tan: Delfines, Holbox, Norte, Mahahual, Mamitas, Paraiso and many others.
Some facts about the Mexican Peso
Denominations of the Mexican Peso
- Notes: 20 MXN, 50 MXN, 100 MXN, 200 MXN, 500 MXN, 1,000 MXN.
- Coins: 1 MXN, 2 MXN, 5 MXN, 10 MXN, 20 MXN, 10¢, 20¢ 50¢.
The Mexican peso was first issued by the American Bank Note Company of New York between 1925 and 1934. The 20 and 50 peso banknotes were printed in polymer while the rest of the notes were printed on cotton paper.
The Mexican peso is the third most popular currency in the Americas, just after the US and Canadian dollars. The coins feature the national coat of arms of Mexico, for example, with an eagle devouring a snake.
Why get MXN with Prosegur Change?
We offer exclusive exchange rates for all travelers who reserve their currency online. In addition to benefiting from our best exchange rates, we remove our commissions to help you make the most of your travel budget. Make sure to reserve your MXN before your trip and simply pick up your order in one of our branches.
FAQs
Any questions regarding our currency exchange services? Please read those FAQs to get all the answers you're after.
- What is the current NZD to MXN exchange rate?
- What is the current NZD to MXN exchange rate?
We update our exchange rates daily to be competitive and make sure our customers enjoy the best price. You can visit our exchange rate page to easily see the exchange rates applied on NZD to MXN currency exchange.
- How long does it take to exchange NZD to MXN?
- How long does it take to exchange NZD to MXN?
Exchanging NZD to MXN with Prosegur Change is easy and shouldn’t take more than a few minutes.
- How can I exchange NZD to MXN online?
- How can I exchange NZD to MXN online?
Select MXN as the destination currency, choose the amount of NZD you want to pay or the amount of MXN you need to see the price of your transaction. You can then proceed to the payment of your money exchange. After your order has been confirmed, you can come to pick it up at one of our branches in New Zealand.
If you have other questions, feel free to contact us and our team will do their best to assist you as quickly as possible.
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