Are public bathrooms free in Mexico?

The first (and biggest) difference between using the bathroom in America and Mexico is that sometimes you have to actually pay to use a restroom in Mexico. This is usually in public areas, such as at bus stations before you get your ticket (i.e. before you cross over to the other side to wait for your bus).



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Public Bathrooms Are NOT Free Not only because you'll need to pay the bathroom fee, but sometimes toilet paper isn't included and is an additional fee. The typical cost for a public bathroom is between 2-5 pesos, and they usually have a metal gate that opens once you pay.

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Most public toilets in Mexico charge around 10 pesos (about 50 cents) to use the public toilets. You pay that money to the attendant and they give you some toilet paper to take in with you.

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Carry Toilet Paper With You While Traveling in Mexico Still, one of the most useful things to know before traveling to Mexico is that toilet paper simply isn't available in many restrooms and when it is you'll often need to pay to use some. This brings us to the next toilet tip…

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Fee for Mexico's Visitor Visa (FMM) If you arrive by land and leave Mexico within 7 days of your arrival date, there is no fee for the permit. If you fly into Mexico from overseas, the fee is usually included within your air ticket's “fees and surcharges.” The fee is approximately US$25.

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Bathroom Attendants Sometimes there is no fee but you will encounter women in the restroom handing out toilet paper and paper towels and performing light cleaning. It's customary to tip these women a few pesos. I usually give them about 5.

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It's up to you how much you tip, but the recommended amount in Mexico is between 10% – 20% (15% is a good standard in tourist areas) of the bill or ticket price.

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Dollars or pesos? In most tourist areas in Mexico, it is acceptable to tip in either pesos or dollars, though pesos are more practical for the person being tipped. If you do tip in dollars, be sure to only tip using notes and not coins as coins cannot be exchanged.

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General Information. A visitor visa allows you to stay in Mexico for a period of up to 180 days, provided that you are not carrying out any paid activities.

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If you get pulled over while driving in Mexico, remain calm and show your proof of insurance to the police officer, just like you would in the U.S. If you get a ticket, politely request a written citation that can be paid by mail or at the police station.

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The amount of medication you carry during the trip should not exceed the amount needed for your stay in Mexico. The medical prescription must be translated into Spanish. Medications must be placed in hand luggage, with their respective boxes and in transparent bags.

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