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AI Travel Index / October 2026

Who AI recommends in Mexico City

What ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews told travellers asking about Mexico City, asked from Mexico. The squares show which assistants named each business.

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Hotels

35 businesses named; 71% by only one assistant

  1. Sofitel Mexico City ReformaCGPA
  2. Four Seasons Hotel Mexico CityCGPA
  3. Gran Hotel Ciudad de MéxicoCGPA
  4. Casa PolancoCGPA
  5. Condesa DFCGPA
  6. Downtown MexicoCGPA
  7. Downtown Mexico HotelCGPA
  8. Las AlcobasCGPA

Sources cited: google.com, cntraveler.com, northabroad.com, youtube.com

Asked: “What are the best hotels in Mexico City?” and “Where should I stay in Mexico City for a first visit?”

Restaurants

34 businesses named; 68% by only one assistant

  1. ContramarCGPA
  2. El CardenalCGPA
  3. PujolCGPA
  4. QuintonilCGPA
  5. El Califa de LeónCGPA
  6. MáximoCGPA
  7. RosettaCGPA
  8. Taquería OrinocoCGPA

Sources cited: theboujist.com, latimes.com, tavernatravels.com, roadbook.com

Asked: “What are the best restaurants in Mexico City?” and “Where should I eat in Mexico City for local food?”

Things to do

16 businesses named; 94% by only one assistant

  1. Arena MéxicoCGPA
  2. Destinationless TravelCGPA
  3. Get Lost In Mexico CityCGPA
  4. GetYourGuideCGPA
  5. InsolitoursCGPA
  6. La GrutaCGPA
  7. Los CocuyosCGPA
  8. Mexico City in a Day Guided Walking TourCGPA

Sources cited: google.com, tripadvisor.com, viator.com, youtube.com

Asked: “What are the best things to do in Mexico City?” and “Which tours in Mexico City are worth booking?”

Tours and day trips

32 businesses named; 84% by only one assistant

  1. GetYourGuideCGPA
  2. ViatorCGPA
  3. WithlocalsCGPA
  4. Airbnb ExperiencesCGPA
  5. TruTravelsCGPA
  6. Amigo ToursCGPA
  7. Booking.com Things to DoCGPA
  8. Eat Like a Local MexicoCGPA

Sources cited: viator.com, tripadvisor.com, tourradar.com, getyourguide.com

Asked: “Best day trips from Mexico City and who to book with?” and “Which tour companies are best for a trip to Mexico City?”

Airport transfers

21 businesses named; 81% by only one assistant

  1. UberCGPA
  2. DiDiCGPA
  3. Metrobús Line 4CGPA
  4. TransfeeroCGPA
  5. Nueva ImagenCGPA
  6. Transporte TerrestreCGPA
  7. BlacklaneCGPA
  8. ElifeCGPA

Sources cited: saily.com, transfeero.com, getlostinmexicocity.com, reddit.com

Asked: “What is the best way to get from the airport to central Mexico City?” and “Which airport transfer service should I use in Mexico City?”

eSIMs and mobile data

28 businesses named; 64% by only one assistant

  1. TelcelCGPA
  2. AiraloCGPA
  3. HolaflyCGPA
  4. AT&TCGPA
  5. NomadCGPA
  6. UberCGPA
  7. 7-ElevenCGPA
  8. MovistarCGPA

Sources cited: saily.com, traveltomtom.net, google.com, nomadwise.io

Asked: “What is the best way to get mobile data as a tourist in Mexico City?” and “Which eSIM should I buy for a trip to Mexico City?”

Travel insurance

25 businesses named; 72% by only one assistant

  1. SquaremouthCGPA
  2. World NomadsCGPA
  3. AllianzCGPA
  4. IMGCGPA
  5. Travel GuardCGPA
  6. InsureMyTripCGPA
  7. Travel Insured InternationalCGPA
  8. GeneraliCGPA

Sources cited: squaremouth.com, internationalinsurance.com, forbes.com, travelguard.com

Asked: “Best travel insurance for visiting Mexico City?” and “Which travel insurance should I get for a trip to Mexico City?”

Airlines

20 businesses named; 45% by only one assistant

  1. AeroméxicoCGPA
  2. DeltaCGPA
  3. VolarisCGPA
  4. Viva AerobusCGPA
  5. UnitedCGPA
  6. United AirlinesCGPA
  7. American AirlinesCGPA
  8. Air FranceCGPA

Sources cited: expedia.com, myglobalviewpoint.com, haciendachekul.com, aeromexico.com

Asked: “What is the best airline to fly into Mexico City?” and “Which airline is best for flying to Mexico City?”

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How we ran it

On 10 October 2026 we asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews the same 320 travel questions: two for each of 8 topics in each of 20 cities, worded the way travellers ask.

Each question was asked from the city’s own country, through the assistant itself where possible (Perplexity through its API with web search). Google does not show an AI Overview for every search, so a few questions have three answers instead of four.

We recorded every answer in full and listed the businesses each one named. Landmarks, neighbourhoods and public places are not counted. Different spellings of the same business are merged.

This shows what the assistants said that day, not our own ranking. Answers change, so we ask the same questions again every month and keep every answer.

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