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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

7 Days · 1 Person

Total Estimated

USD

$3,710.30

≈€3,413.48

Cost Breakdown

Flights$650.00 ≈ €598.00

Economy class · $650/ person × 1

Accommodation$1,260.00 ≈ €1,159.20

$180/night × 7 Nights × 1 Room

Daily Food & Dining$525.00 ≈ €483.00

Breakfast $0/ day

Lunch $0/ day

Dinner $0/ day

Local Transport$210.00 ≈ €193.20

Public Transit · $30/ day

Activities & Sightseeing$360.00 ≈ €331.20

Tickets & Admissions ×4 ($60/visit)

Day Tours ×1 ($120/visit)

Shopping & Souvenirs$323.00 ≈ €297.16

Souvenirs & Gifts $129

Clothing & Accessories $113

Local Goods & Snacks $81

Connectivity & Tech$16.00 ≈ €14.72

eSIM / Data Plan $12/ person

VPN, Maps & Apps $4/ person

Insurance & Visa$29.00 ≈ €26.68

Travel Insurance $17.4/ person

Visa Fees $11.6/ person

Emergency Buffer (10%)$337.30 ≈ €310.32

Trip 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.

France Travel Essentials

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Power Plug

Type C, E

230V / 50Hz

Currency

EUR (€)

Cards widely accepted (chip & PIN), contactless common

Driving Side

Right

Tipping

Service included (service compris), round up for good service

Drinking Age

18+

Emergency

112 / 15 (medical) / 17 (police)

Visa-Free For

US, UK, CA, AU, NZ, JP, KR

Shoe Sizes

US 8 = EU 41 = UK 7

SIM / eSIM

eSIM available, prepaid SIM at tabacs & phone shops

Etiquette

Greet with "Bonjour" · Quiet voice in restaurants · Do not rush meals

Smoking

Banned indoors in all public places since 2008

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.

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