Quick answer: A Europe trip averages about $80–120/day budget, $180–300/day mid-range, and $500+/day luxury — Western Europe costs more than the East.
“Europe” spans cheap (Portugal, the Balkans, Eastern Europe) to expensive (Switzerland, Scandinavia, London). Your route matters most.
Daily budget for Europe (per person)
| Travel style | Per day | ~1 week (excl. flights) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $80–120 | ~$560–840 |
| Mid-range | $180–300 | ~$1,260–2,100 |
| Luxury | $500+ | ~$3,500+ |
What drives the cost
Region is everything: Switzerland and the Nordics can be triple the cost of Portugal or Hungary. Trains, city-centre hotels and dining drive spend.
How to save
Favour Eastern/Southern Europe, travel by budget rail and buses, book apartments, and shop at markets. See our Europe on a budget guide.
Plan exact numbers with our trip cost calculator and compare countries in the 2026 travel cost index.
The cost of a trip to Europe: a budget breakdown
Europe spans budget-friendly to very pricey, so costs depend heavily on region. Rough daily spend per person:
- Eastern Europe (Poland, Hungary, Balkans): $60-100/day.
- Southern Europe (Portugal, Spain, Greece): $90-150/day.
- Western/Northern Europe (France, UK, Switzerland, Scandinavia): $150-250+/day.
A 10-day mid-range trip ranges from roughly $1,200 (east) to $2,500+ (west) per person excluding flights.
Save money by
Travelling in shoulder season, mixing in cheaper Eastern European stops, booking trains early, and using hostels or apartments with kitchens.
Cost Of Trip To Europe FAQ
How much does a trip to Europe cost?
From $60-100/day in Eastern Europe to $150-250+ in the west; $1,200-2,500+ for 10 days excluding flights.
What is the cheapest part of Europe to visit?
Eastern Europe and the Balkans (Poland, Hungary, Romania) offer the best value.