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Budget any trip in seconds: flights, accommodation, food, transport and activities — for any number of travelers and days.
Destination presets
Category breakdown
Per person / day
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Your trip
Daily cost per person ($/day)
Your budget
Estimated total trip cost (2 people)
$3,194
≈ $1,597 per person · $456/day
Flights$1,400
Lodging$630
Food$245
Transport$105
Activities$140
With buffer
$3,513
Per person / day
$228
Presets are indicative. Prices vary by season and city — adjust the daily fields to your real plans.
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Budget vs backpack
Budget trips run $30–80/day; mid-range $80–200; luxury $200+. Choose the preset closest to your style and adjust.
Add a 10–15% buffer
Unexpected costs happen — a buffer keeps your trip stress-free. It is the difference between a plan and a rough guess.
Flights dominate long hauls
For long-distance trips, flights often exceed the on-the-ground budget. Book early and travel off-season to save.
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FAQ
Trip cost FAQ
How much does a trip cost per day?
It varies hugely by destination. Budget trips run $30–80/person/day, mid-range $80–200, and luxury $200+. This calculator breaks it into accommodation, food, transport and activities.
How do I budget a vacation?
Add one-time costs (flights, visa, insurance) to your per-day costs (accommodation, food, transport, activities) multiplied by the number of days and travelers. Add 10–15% buffer.
What is a good daily budget for Europe?
Mid-range Europe is roughly $90–130/person/day excluding flights: $90–120 for a hotel, $35–50 for food, $15–25 for transport and $20–40 for activities.
How much should I save for a trip?
Save your estimated total plus 15% for unexpected costs. A 7-day European trip for two often lands around $2,500–4,000 all-in.
Are flights the biggest travel cost?
Often yes for long-distance trips — round trips can exceed the on-the-ground budget. For regional trips, accommodation usually dominates.
How accurate is this trip calculator?
It gives a solid planning estimate using destination presets and your inputs. Prices vary by season, city and booking time — add a buffer.
How do I save on travel?
Travel off-season, book early, stay outside tourist centers, eat where locals eat, and use public transport. A 20% savings on each category is realistic.
Should I budget per person or per trip?
Per person per day for shared costs, then multiply. Flights, visas and insurance are per person; rooms are per room.