How To Get Around in Mexico City

The Metro

Your main method, besides walking, is probably going to be the metro.  The metro system moves millions of people everyday.  And it is especially a great idea during peak hours to avoid the 5 million cars on the road.  Each trip is 5 pesos each.  The tickets can be bought at most stations, and it’s best to just get 10 or 20 at a time.  They are small pieces of cardboard with a magnetic strip.  All the stations have a symbol associated with them, and it’s a good idea to save a metro map on your phone in case you’re wedged into someone’s armpit and can’t see where you are.  It can get quite busy in peak hour and be prepared to get squished.

There is also now a ladies/family section of the metro, so if you are concerned that is usually less busy.

Taxis are everywhere.  Avoid unlicensed taxis is a rule that I was informed of.  They aren’t expensive, about CAD$15 from the airport to my hotel. 

Uber is probably the best idea if you are avoiding the metro or in a rush.  It’s absurdly cheap, a 15 minute trip to Fonda Margarita from my hotel cost me CAD$4.60

Rental bicycles are everywhere, much like most major cities worldwide.  Some streets are even closed off on Sundays to cars, so cycling is very popular.