A kidney transplant in Mexico typically costs from $40,000 to $80,000. The final price depends on the hospital tier, surgeon expertise, and case complexity. Patients save around 85% compared to the US, where the average cost is $400,000. Standard packages usually include the surgery, anesthesia, a 7 to 14-day hospital stay, and initial laboratory tests.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Mexico is a strategic choice for patients seeking highly specialized transplant nephrology. Experts like Dr. Jose Horacio Cano Cervantes bring international training from Spain and Mexico. Renium Hemodialysis Clinic in Mexico City serves 2,000 patients annually, showing high volume expertise. Choosing a specialist with High-specialty training in Transplant Nephrology ensures specific care for complex kidney failure.
| Mexico | Turkey | Austria | |
| Kidney transplant | from $40,000 | from $18,000 | from $95,000 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Kidney transplant upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
Bookimed is committed to your safety. We only work with medical institutions that maintain high international standards in Kidney transplant and have the necessary licenses to serve international patients worldwide.
Bookimed offers free expert assistance. A personal medical coordinator supports you before, during, and after your treatment, solving any issues. You're never alone on your Kidney transplant journey.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Kidney Transplant
Day 4-6 - Post-Operation
Week 2
Week 3-6 - Rehabilitation
Week 7 and beyond
Please note that each patient"s case is unique, so timelines and activities may vary.
Specialist in Transplant Nephrology trained at top institutions in Mexico and Spain – Dr. Cervantes combines rigorous education with hands-on expertise in kidney transplants.
Written by Ana Hurevska
Currency | Mexican peso (you also can pay for services in dollars) |
Best period for the trip | December-April |
Language | Spanish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | required for some countries |
Time difference with Europe | 7 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 1 hour |
Capital | Mexico City |
Medical tourism center | Mexico City |
Popular resorts | Central and Southern Mexico |
In Mexico, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
Visas for travel to Mexico require a number of documents. Lists of documents includes: