FIFA World Cup 2026 Travel Guide: Costs, Hotels and Tips for Every Host City

Complete travel cost guide for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in USA, Mexico and Canada. Cheapest cities, budget neighborhoods and money-saving tips.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Travel Guide

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the biggest sporting event in history — happening NOW across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 48 teams and 104 matches, it is the first World Cup to span three countries.

Host Cities Overview

USA

New York — Most expensive. Hotels $250-400/night. Stay in Newark or Jersey City for savings. Find hotels

Los Angeles — Stay in Inglewood or Long Beach at $120-180/night. Rent a car — essential in LA.

Miami — Stay in Hialeah or Fort Lauderdale at $100-160/night. Find hotels

Dallas — Best US value. Hotels in Irving $90-140/night. Rent a car

Houston — Affordable. NRG area hotels $110-170/night.

Seattle — Stay in Bellevue or Renton $120-180/night.

San Francisco — Stay in Oakland or San Jose $100-160/night.

Boston — Stay in Cambridge or Somerville for savings.

Kansas City — Best overall US value. Hotels $80-130/night.

Philadelphia — Stay in South Jersey 30-40% cheaper.

Mexico

Mexico City — Extraordinary value. Hotels $60-90/night. Food $5-12/meal. Convert currency with Wise before traveling.

Guadalajara — Hotels $50-90/night. Hidden gem.

Monterrey — Hotels $55-95/night. Great infrastructure.

Canada

Toronto — Stay in Mississauga $130-200/night. Convert to CAD with Wise

Vancouver — Stay in Burnaby or Surrey $120-180/night.

Budget Tips

1. Use Wise for currency exchange — save 3-5% on every transaction

2. Book rental cars NOW through RentalCars — prices triple closer to the event

3. Mexican cities cost 60% less than US cities

4. Book tours with GetYourGuide in advance

Budget by City (7 nights)

City | Hotel/night | Daily food | 7-day total

Kansas City | $110 | $60 | $1,190

Mexico City | $90 | $30 | $840

Dallas | $120 | $65 | $1,295

Miami | $160 | $80 | $1,680

New York | $300 | $100 | $2,800

Compare cities yourself with real data

Find your perfect city on RoamCost