Paris, France Trip Cost Calculator
A trip to Paris costs around $165 per day per person for food, transport and activities — about $1155 for a 7-day trip (2026).
Estimate how much a trip to Paris will cost. Adjust flights, hotels, food, transport & activities to match your travel style.
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Paris Trip Summary
Total Estimated
$3,710.30
€3,413.48Cost Breakdown
€598.00Economy class · $650/ person × 1
€1,159.20$180/night × 7 Nights × 1 Room
€483.00Breakfast $0/ day
Lunch $0/ day
Dinner $0/ day
€193.20Public Transit · $30/ day
€331.20Tickets & Admissions ×4 ($60/visit)
Day Tours ×1 ($120/visit)
€297.16Souvenirs & Gifts $129
Clothing & Accessories $113
Local Goods & Snacks $81
€14.72eSIM / Data Plan $12/ person
VPN, Maps & Apps $4/ person
€26.68Travel Insurance $17.4/ person
Visa Fees $11.6/ person
€310.32Trip Insights & Recommendations
Smart Insights
- Paris Museum Pass (2-day €55) covers 50+ museums including Louvre & Orsay.
- Metro tickets in carnet of 10 save ~30% vs single rides.
- Boulangerie lunches ($8-12) are far cheaper than sit-down restaurants.
- City tax (taxe de séjour) — €3/night city tax in Paris & major cities
$21.00≈
€19.32 - LCC baggage fee — €25 checked bag on budget carriers
$25.00≈
€23.00
€42.32Not included in your estimate above
Save up to $335.00 ( €308.20)
- Eat where locals eat in Paris instead of tourist spots (~30% less)−$154.00 ( €141.68)
- Book 6-8 weeks early or pick a one-stop connection (~15% less)−$97.00 ( €89.24)
- Mix paid attractions with free sights in Paris (~20% less)−$84.00 ( €77.28)
France Travel Essentials
Compare all countries →Type C, E
230V / 50Hz
EUR (€)
Cards widely accepted (chip & PIN), contactless common
Right
Service included (service compris), round up for good service
18+
112 / 15 (medical) / 17 (police)
US, UK, CA, AU, NZ, JP, KR
US 8 = EU 41 = UK 7
eSIM available, prepaid SIM at tabacs & phone shops
Greet with "Bonjour" · Quiet voice in restaurants · Do not rush meals
Banned indoors in all public places since 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do you need per day in Paris?
Based on current estimates, you need approximately $530.04 per person per day in Paris, covering accommodation, food, transport, and activities at a moderate budget level.
Is $3,710.30 enough for 1 person in Paris for 7 days?
$3,710.30 provides a moderate budget for 1 person visiting Paris for 7 days, averaging $530.04 per person daily.
What is the biggest expense when traveling to Paris?
Accommodation is typically the largest cost at 34.0% of the total budget ($1,260.00), followed by other categories. Consider booking early for better rates.
