Plan, buy, and measure CDMX DOOH on AdQuick across 9,500+ digital screens -- Reforma, Polanco, Insurgentes, Santa Fe, MEX/AIFA airports, and the Metro. CPMs from MXN 110 programmatic to MXN 600+ on Reforma and Polanco spectaculars; campaigns from MXN 35,000 through F1 Mexico GP and El Buen Fin takeovers.
Programmatic open-exchange inventory accessible from test budgets of roughly MXN $40,000–$120,000 (USD $2,150–$6,500) via DSPs including AdQuick, Vistar Media, VIOOH, Broadsign Ads, and Digo Hispanic Media's trading desk.
Digital out of home advertising in Mexico City
25,000+ digital screens spanning Metro CDMX, Metrobús, Cablebús, AICM and AIFA airports, Paseo de la Reforma landmark LEDs, Polanco Av. Masaryk, Santa Fe corporate, premium malls, the ~70,000 parabús network, and rideshare digital — with CPMs from MXN $80 (USD $4) to MXN $1,800+ (USD $97).
DOOH inventory in Mexico City is defined by venue environment, not creative format. Below, the four layers that anchor every campaign plan.
Paseo de la Reforma landmark spectaculars from Chapultepec through the Ángel de la Independencia, Polanco's Avenida Presidente Masaryk, the Santa Fe corporate district, and Avenida Insurgentes — sold as share-of-voice packages for brand-defining moments.
Metro CDMX (12 lines, 195 stations, ~4.6M daily riders), Metrobús BRT (7 lines, ~1.5M daily), Tren Ligero, Cablebús Líneas 1 and 2, Suburbano, plus AICM Benito Juárez (Latin America's busiest airport) and AIFA Felipe Ángeles digital concessions.
The CDMX parabús (bus shelter) network of ~70,000 shelters, condominio and office elevator LCDs, and roadside digital along Periférico, Insurgentes, Eje Central, Circuito Interior, and the Anillo Periférico.
Premium malls (Antara Polanco, Centro Santa Fe, Reforma 222, Perisur, Plaza Satélite, Artz Pedregal, Oasis Coyoacán, Mitikah), cinema (Cinépolis, Cinemex), cafeterías, gyms, bars, restaurants, and Cabify / DiDi / Firefly México rideshare.
DOOH pricing in Mexico City depends on venue type, format, daypart, campaign duration, and buying model. Four pricing models are in active use.
Costo por mil impresiones — increasingly dominant for programmatic DOOH (pDOOH). Range: MXN $80–$1,800+ (USD $4–$97) depending on venue.
Weekly package — dominant for premium Reforma, Polanco, and Santa Fe landmark LED spectaculars.
Used on many direct-buy concessions, parabús packages, and condominio elevator networks.
Fixed impression count at a negotiated CPM, delivered via DSP against a reserved deal ID.
| Format | Typical CPM (MXN) | Approx USD | Typical Minimum Buy | Buying Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condominio / office elevator LCD | $80–$180 | $4–$10 | MXN $20,000/month | Loop share / programmatic |
| Metro CDMX station digital poster | $140–$320 | $8–$17 | MXN $50,000/month | SOV / programmatic |
| Metro CDMX station digital dominations (Zócalo, Insurgentes, Observatorio, Pantitlán, Cuatro Caminos, Indios Verdes) | $280–$680 blended | $15–$37 | MXN $200,000/month | Direct / PG |
| Metrobús BRT station + in-vehicle digital | $120–$280 | $6–$15 | MXN $40,000/month | SOV / programmatic |
| Tren Ligero / Cablebús / Suburbano | $100–$240 | $5–$13 | MXN $35,000/month | SOV / direct |
| AICM Benito Juárez airport digital | $900–$1,800 | $48–$97 | MXN $250,000/week | Direct / PG |
| AIFA Felipe Ángeles airport digital | $500–$1,100 | $27–$59 | MXN $150,000/week | Direct / PG |
| Parabús (bus shelter) digital | $120–$320 | $6–$17 | MXN $50,000/month | SOV / programmatic |
| Premium mall digital (Antara Polanco, Centro Santa Fe, Reforma 222, Perisur, Artz Pedregal, Mitikah) | $320–$780 | $17–$42 | MXN $120,000/week | SOV / programmatic |
| Paseo de la Reforma landmark LEDs | Quoted by slot share | — | MXN $500,000–$2,000,000/week | SOV packages |
| Polanco / Av. Masaryk digital | Quoted by slot share | — | MXN $400,000–$1,500,000/week | SOV packages |
| Santa Fe / Interlomas corporate digital | Quoted by slot share | — | MXN $300,000–$1,200,000/week | SOV packages |
| Av. Insurgentes / Eje Central roadside digital | $280–$620 | $15–$33 | MXN $150,000/month | SOV / PG |
| Cabify / DiDi taxi digital | $120–$280 | $6–$15 | MXN $40,000/month | Programmatic / direct |
| Cinema digital (Cinépolis, Cinemex) | $380–$820 | $20–$44 | MXN $100,000/week | SOV / direct |
| Programmatic open exchange (blended) | $140–$600 | $8–$32 | ~MXN $10,000 test | Auction |
Ranges reflect typical CDMX in-charge rates for commercial campaigns; agency-negotiated rates and programmatic auction clearing prices can run below these floors. Cross-border DSP pricing typically settles in USD with automatic MXN conversion. For live quotes tied to actual availability, pull pricing through the AdQuick marketplace.
| Venue Category | Primary Media Owners | Typical CPM (MXN) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro CDMX (12 lines, 195 stations) | IMU, Vendor Publicidad, Metro concessionaires | $140–$680 | Mass commuter, 4.6M+ daily riders |
| Metrobús BRT (7 lines) | IMU, JCDecaux México, Showcase | $120–$280 | Urban BRT corridor reach |
| Tren Ligero / Cablebús / Suburbano | Concessionaires | $100–$240 | CDMX–Estado de México commuter + innovative cable-car routes |
| AICM Benito Juárez International Airport | Grupo Aeroportuario concessionaires (JCDecaux México, Empire Group) | $900–$1,800 | International + domestic premium travellers, LatAm's busiest airport |
| AIFA Felipe Ángeles International Airport | AIFA concessionaires | $500–$1,100 | Domestic + regional, government/corporate travellers |
| Parabús (CDMX bus shelter concession) | IMU, JCDecaux México, Clear Channel Outdoor México | $120–$320 | Pedestrian, hyperlocal, ~70,000 shelter network |
| Landmark LEDs (Reforma, Polanco, Santa Fe, Insurgentes) | JCDecaux México, Clear Channel Outdoor México, Showcase, building concessionaires | SOV packages | Iconic brand moments, luxury, premium |
| Premium malls (Antara Polanco, Centro Santa Fe, Reforma 222, Perisur, Plaza Satélite, Artz Pedregal, Oasis Coyoacán, Mitikah) | Showcase, BM Outdoor, mall concessionaires | $320–$780 | Shoppers, luxury, fashion, CPG |
| Condominio / office elevator LCD | Grupo TV Promo, local operators | $80–$180 | Residential, B2B, captive dwell |
| Rideshare digital (Cabify, DiDi, Firefly) | Firefly México, local operators | $120–$280 | Nightlife, 25–45 mobile reach |
| Cinema digital (Cinépolis, Cinemex) | In-house cinema media networks | $380–$820 | Entertainment, younger audiences — Cinépolis is Mexico's largest cinema chain |
| Place-based (cafeterías, gyms, bars, restaurantes) | Grupo TV Promo, local networks | $180–$480 | Lifestyle, F&B, young professionals |
Signature CDMX corridors, transit anchors, and alcaldía clusters that define every Mexico City DOOH plan.
| Area / Alcaldía | Audience Profile | Signature Formats |
|---|---|---|
| Miguel Hidalgo (Polanco, Lomas de Chapultepec, Anzures) | Luxury, affluent residential, multinational HQs, 30–55 | Polanco Av. Masaryk, Antara Polanco, Reforma landmarks |
| Cuauhtémoc (Centro Histórico, Roma, Condesa, Juárez) | Creative, hospitality, arts, 25–45, tourism | Paseo de la Reforma, Condesa/Roma LEDs, Metro Insurgentes/Chapultepec |
| Benito Juárez (Del Valle, Narvarte, Nápoles, Portales) | Middle-upper professional, Grade-A office corridor | World Trade Center Mexico (Nápoles), Parque Delta, Metro Etiopía/Zapata |
| Álvaro Obregón (Santa Fe, San Ángel, Florida) | Corporate finance, tech, multinational, premium residential | Centro Santa Fe, Santa Fe corporate towers, San Ángel historic |
| Coyoacán | Cultural, academic (UNAM adjacency), middle-upper residential | Coyoacán centro, Oasis Coyoacán, Metro Línea 3 south |
| Tlalpan | Suburban premium residential, UNAM/CU adjacency | Perisur, Pedregal, Metro Línea 3 |
| Iztapalapa | Mass-market, Cablebús Línea 2 innovation, Club América at Azteca | Cablebús Línea 2, Metro Línea 8/A, Estadio Azteca adjacency |
| Gustavo A. Madero | Mass-market, Cablebús Línea 1 innovation, Basílica de Guadalupe | Cablebús Línea 1, Metro Línea 6, Plaza Aragón mall |
| Naucalpan / Atizapán / Interlomas (Estado de México adjacent) | Upper-middle residential, Satélite corporate | Plaza Satélite, Interlomas, Toreo corporate |
| Nezahualcóyotl / Ecatepec (Estado de México) | Mass-market, mass-transit, eastern megametropolis | Metro Línea A/B, Metrobús Línea 4 extensions |
| AICM Benito Juárez International Airport | International + domestic premium travellers | T1, T2 premium digital |
| AIFA Felipe Ángeles International Airport | Government / regional domestic travellers (opened 2022) | AIFA premium digital |
| Insurgentes / Periférico / Circuito Interior corridors | Drive-time commuter audiences | Roadside digital LEDs |
| Estadio Azteca precinct | Liga MX (Club América, Cruz Azul) + NFL Mexico event audiences | Stadium-adjacent, event-window digital |
| Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez (F1 Mexico GP) | Motorsport, October/November event audience | Event-adjacent digital |
Three reference points define Mexico City DOOH: the Sistema de Transporte Colectivo Metro CDMX (12 lines, 195 stations, ~4.6 million daily riders — one of the world's largest metros by ridership), the Metrobús BRT system (7 lines along Insurgentes and other major corridors, ~1.5 million daily riders), and the rideshare digital ecosystem anchored by the Firefly México launch (the 2024 story bringing rideshare-topper digital to CDMX).
| Transit Format | Dimensions / Resolution | Typical Location | Slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform digital poster (portrait) | 1080×1920 | Platform walls, concourses | 10 sec in 60-sec loop |
| Digital lightbox / column wrap | Various | Station pillars, passageways | 10 sec |
| In-train LCD | 1920×1080 | Carriage interiors | 10 sec loop |
| Metrobús in-vehicle / station digital | 1920×1080 or portrait | BRT stations, bus interiors | 10 sec |
| Cablebús in-cabin digital | Various | Cablebús gondolas, stations | 10 sec |
| Station Digital Domination | Multiple synchronised screens | Zócalo, Insurgentes, Pantitlán, Cuatro Caminos, Observatorio, Indios Verdes | Customised |
Creative approval: Metro CDMX creative is reviewed by IMU / Vendor Publicidad concessionaires under Sistema de Transporte Colectivo policies. Metrobús goes through IMU / JCDecaux México / Showcase. Allow 7–10 business days for clearance. Alcohol (CONAR-regulated), tobacco (banned — Ley General para el Control del Tabaco), gambling (Ley Federal de Juegos y Sorteos restrictions), pharma (COFEPRIS regulated), and political content (INE rules during elections) all carry limits.
The Firefly México launch brought car-topper rideshare digital to CDMX, expanding the mobile/rideshare DOOH category beyond traditional Cabify/DiDi-interior placements. This matches Firefly's positioning in US markets and adds a distinctive Mexico City inventory type.
Mexico's programmatic DOOH market has expanded substantially with Digo Hispanic Media's Mexico City trading desk, Adyllic's Mexico DOOH service expansion, Firefly México's rideshare launch, and the broader LatAm pDOOH expansion via VIOOH, Hivestack, Vistar, and Broadsign Reach. CDMX is Latin America's second-largest pDOOH pool after São Paulo.
How pDOOH works in Mexico City: A DSP sends bids into an SSP representing one or more media owners. When a play opportunity opens on a screen, the SSP runs an auction (or fulfils a reserved deal) and returns the winning creative to the ad server. Screen-level identifiers, venue taxonomy, and dayparting determine which auctions your campaign participates in. Cross-border campaigns typically settle in USD via a DSP's Mexico-compliant billing path; domestic MXN buys transact through Mexican agencies or direct DSP/SSP accounts with IVA (16% VAT) handling.
DSP and marketplace — transacts programmatically across every major SSP and aggregates direct inventory from every major Mexico City media owner (IMU, Vendor Publicidad, Showcase, BM Outdoor, JCDecaux México, Clear Channel Outdoor México, Grupo TV Promo, Empire Group México, Adyllic México, AICM/AIFA concessionaires) in a single unified plan, with native IAB México-aligned planning, creative delivery, and attribution.
Largest pDOOH DSP globally; strong LatAm coverage including CDMX via SSP partnerships.
Integrated with Broadsign Reach SSP; Mexico City supply expanding.
JCDecaux-backed platform with DSP functionality; primary path into JCDecaux México's landmark, parabús, and AICM airport inventory.
Omnichannel DSP with DOOH module; CDMX supply via SSP integrations.
DOOH as a channel within TTD's omnichannel buying; growing LatAm access.
DOOH channel access across multiple SSPs.
Mexico City trading desk with LatAm–Spain–Hispanic-US cross-border DOOH specialisation.
Mexico DOOH service provider with multi-vendor access.
Mexico City DOOH service with cross-border capability.
Global DSP/measurement platform with Mexico City supply paths.
Most DSPs settle in USD with automatic MXN conversion and IVA (16% VAT) handling for domestic Mexican buys.
Enables IMU, Vendor Publicidad, Showcase, BM Outdoor, Clear Channel Outdoor México, and Grupo TV Promo programmatic supply in Mexico City.
Integrated into The Trade Desk, Yahoo DSP, and other omnichannel DSPs for DOOH line items in LatAm.
JCDecaux México's primary programmatic path — parabús, landmark, AICM airport.
Strong global footprint; CDMX inventory accessible via deal IDs and Broadsign integration.
Vistar's supply-side platform aggregating Mexico City media owner inventory.
Dedicated CDMX cross-border path; the reference proof point for LatAm–Spain–Hispanic-US cross-border DOOH.
| Deal Type | Mechanic | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Open exchange | Auction-based, lowest CPM | Lowest entry point; growing share of CDMX programmatic |
| Private marketplace (PMP) | Invite-only deal with preferred floor and premium inventory | The most common programmatic path for brand campaigns |
| Programmatic Guaranteed (PG) | Fixed impression count, fixed CPM, reserved inventory | Reserved flagship inventory delivered programmatically |
Mexico City pDOOH supports rich real-time contextual triggers. Pair flagship landmark takeovers with programmatic PMP windows triggered by event context.
IAB México pDOOH standards, Kantar Ibope Mexico, Nielsen México, lift studies, and mobile attribution.
Mexican DOOH measurement is led by IAB México (pDOOH standards), Kantar Ibope Media Mexico (LatAm's dominant audience measurement firm), Nielsen México, and GfK México.
Impressions (operator-reported + third-party verified), reach, frequency, Share of Voice (SOV), CPM, CPV, store visits, branded search lift on Google México, Mercado Libre / Amazon México / Liverpool traffic lift, and conversion lift where first-party data is available.
Standard resolutions, durations, and Mexican-Spanish localisation requirements for CDMX inventory.
Media owners, network operators, and the DSP marketplace that sit above them.
One of Mexico's largest DOOH concessionaires — Metro CDMX, Metrobús, parabús, and premium mall inventory.
Metro CDMX and premium urban inventory.
Premium mall and landmark digital across Mexico City.
CDMX and Mexico-wide DOOH with educational DOOH-positioning emphasis.
AICM airport concessions, parabús, premium mall, and landmark inventory.
Landmark, parabús, and large-format roadside.
Condominio and office elevator LCD networks plus place-based screens.
AICM airport and premium urban DOOH with cross-border capability.
Multi-vendor DOOH service across the Mexico City marketplace.
Mexico City trading desk with LatAm–Hispanic-US cross-border specialisation.
Rideshare-topper digital — the 2024 launch bringing car-topper DOOH to CDMX.
Airport terminals via JCDecaux México, Empire Group, and other concessionaires.
Mexico City cinema digital — Cinépolis is Mexico's largest cinema chain.
AdQuick, Vistar Media, Broadsign Ads, VIOOH, StackAdapt DOOH, The Trade Desk (OpenPath DOOH), Yahoo DSP, Digo Hispanic Media, Adyllic México, Empire Group México, and Moving Walls all transact CDMX programmatic supply.
AdQuick is a DSP and marketplace that transacts programmatically across every major SSP (Vistar, Hivestack, Place Exchange, Broadsign Reach, VIOOH, Digo Hispanic Media) and aggregates direct media-owner inventory from IMU, Vendor Publicidad, Showcase, BM Outdoor, JCDecaux México, Clear Channel Outdoor México, Grupo TV Promo, Empire Group México, Adyllic México, Firefly México, AICM and AIFA concessionaires, and local Mexico City landmark operators into a single unified plan — with native IAB México / Kantar Ibope Mexico audience planning, creative delivery, Mexican-Spanish creative approval workflows, mobile audience extension, and foot-traffic attribution — plus USD settlement for cross-border advertisers with automatic MXN handling and IVA (16%) treatment. That means one platform to plan, buy, measure, and report across the full CDMX DOOH landscape — rather than running parallel DSP seats and parallel concessionaire RFPs, navigating alcaldía-specific permit paperwork, and managing cross-border billing and LFPDPPP compliance in multiple currencies.
CONAR self-regulation, COFEPRIS health rules, IFT advertising rules, alcaldía-specific permits, and Mexican data-protection law.
Three reference budgets covering test campaigns, mid-market multi-venue flights, and flagship LatAm/Hispanic-cross-border tentpoles.
(USD $2,150–$6,500) — single-DSP cross-border test with Polanco + Condesa + Roma geofence, 2-week flight.
(USD $27,000–$108,000) — programmatic PMP across Metro CDMX, Metrobús, Cablebús, premium malls, and parabús; 30-day flight.
(USD $540,000+/quarter) — direct SOV on Reforma + Polanco + Santa Fe + Insurgentes landmark LEDs, AICM premium digital, Metro line dominations, plus rolling programmatic PMP.
Three viable buying paths, depending on budget, scale, and complexity.
Contact IMU, Vendor Publicidad, Showcase, BM Outdoor, JCDecaux México, Clear Channel Outdoor México, Grupo TV Promo, Empire Group México, Adyllic México, Digo Hispanic Media, Firefly México, AICM/AIFA concessionaires, or a Mexico City–based OOH agency directly. Best for flagship, landmark, and large-budget direct buys (Reforma SOV packages, Polanco Av. Masaryk takeovers, Santa Fe corporate domination, AICM premium walls, Metro CDMX Línea 1/2/3/7 station dominations). Downsides: parallel RFPs in Spanish, MXN invoicing with IVA (16% VAT), alcaldía-specific municipal permits, and slow plan stitching across owners.
Activate through any of the DSPs buying Mexico City inventory: AdQuick, Vistar Media, Broadsign Ads, VIOOH, StackAdapt DOOH, The Trade Desk, Yahoo DSP, Digo Hispanic Media, Adyllic México, Empire Group México, or Moving Walls. Best for impression-based, flexible, and data-targeted campaigns from roughly MXN $40,000 (USD $2,150) test budgets upward. Cross-border advertisers can typically settle in USD with automatic MXN conversion. Downsides if picking a single non-unified DSP: some DSPs have limited IMU, JCDecaux México, or AICM/AIFA concessionaire access, so you won't see every CDMX SSP's supply from one seat.
AdQuick is a DSP and marketplace — it transacts programmatically across every major SSP (Vistar, Hivestack, Place Exchange, Broadsign Reach, VIOOH, Digo Hispanic Media) and aggregates direct inventory from every major Mexico City media owner (IMU, Vendor Publicidad, Showcase, BM Outdoor, JCDecaux México, Clear Channel Outdoor México, Grupo TV Promo, Empire Group México, Adyllic México, Firefly México, AICM/AIFA concessionaires) in a single unified plan, with IAB México / Kantar Ibope Mexico audience data, creative delivery, Mexican-Spanish creative approval workflows, alcaldía-specific permit-compliance guidance, mobile audience extension, and foot-traffic attribution all native — plus USD settlement for cross-border advertisers with IVA handling. The fastest path for any international buyer entering Mexico, any Hispanic-US cross-border advertiser, or any domestic buyer who wants full-market access without running parallel DSP seats and concessionaire RFPs.
Common questions about pricing, programmatic activation, measurement, and minimum budgets for digital out-of-home advertising in Mexico City.
Whether it's a MXN $40,000 cross-border programmatic test, a MXN $1M multi-venue flight across Metro CDMX, Metrobús, Cablebús, and premium malls, or a MXN $10M+ LatAm/Hispanic flagship anchored by Reforma + Polanco + Santa Fe + AICM, AdQuick gives you IAB México / Kantar Ibope Mexico audience planning · live availability · Mexican-Spanish creative delivery · Metro CDMX / AICM / alcaldía / CONAR approval workflows · USD settlement with automatic MXN/IVA handling · foot-traffic attribution.
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