Trip Cost Calculator
Estimate your total trip budget by destination, style, and duration.
How to use the trip cost calculator
Estimate your total trip budget in seconds. Enter your destination, trip length and travel style, and the tool projects costs across flights, accommodation, food, activities and local transport.
Budgeting tips
- Add a 10-15% buffer for the unexpected.
- Accommodation and flights are usually the biggest line items — book early.
- Travel style matters — backpacker, mid-range and luxury can differ three- to five-fold.
- Shoulder season cuts both flight and hotel costs.
Trip Cost Calculator FAQ
How do I estimate a travel budget?
Add up flights, accommodation, daily food, activities and transport — then pad 10-15% for extras.
What is the biggest travel cost?
Usually flights and accommodation; booking early and travelling off-peak cuts both.
How to use this tool
- 1Pick a destinationSelect one of 60+ supported destinations from the dropdown.
- 2Choose budget tierBackpacker, mid-range, or comfort — affects daily cost estimates.
- 3Set trip lengthNumber of nights you'll be on the trip.
- 4Read your realistic totalLive FX converts to your home currency. Breakdown by category shows where money goes.
Frequently asked questions
How are the costs calculated?
We aggregate real on-the-ground prices for accommodation, food, transport, and activities from our editorial team's first-hand travel. Live FX rates from ECB convert to your home currency.
Are the numbers per day or total?
Both. Daily costs help you compare destinations. The calculator multiplies by your trip length for the total.
Backpacker, mid-range, comfort - what do these mean?
Backpacker: hostel dorms, street food, public transit (~$25-50/day in cheap countries). Mid-range: private rooms, sit-down meals, occasional taxis ($60-120/day). Comfort: nice hotels, restaurant dinners, comfort transport ($150-300/day).
How often are prices updated?
Major destinations every 6 months; smaller markets annually.