2026 trip-cost breakdown
How much does a trip to France cost?
A realistic per-person breakdown for a 7-day trip — flights, hotels, food, transit and activities. Numbers are mid-2026 quotes, not brochure prices.
Budget
$1,163
for 7 days · ~$119/day on the ground
Hostels/guesthouses, street food, local transit.
Mid-range
$2,360
for 7 days · ~$290/day on the ground
3–4★ hotel, restaurant meals, mix of transit + taxis.
Luxury
$5,776
for 7 days · ~$778/day on the ground
5★ hotel, fine dining, private transfers.
One-off costs (before you go)
Round-trip flight from Europe → France
from $160
Round-trip flight from US → France
from $780
eSIM data for the trip (Airalo, ~5GB)
from $12
Travel insurance (10 days, EKTA basic)
from $28
Airport transfer, one way (Kiwitaxi)
from $65
Daily costs by budget tier
Per person, per day. Doesn't include flights or one-offs above.
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| accommodation | $55 | $160 | $450 |
| food | $32 | $70 | $180 |
| transit | $12 | $15 | $28 |
| activities | $20 | $45 | $120 |
| Daily total | $119 | $290 | $778 |
Sample all-in totals (per person, from Europe)
7-day trip
- Budget$1,163
- Mid-range$2,360
- Luxury$5,776
10-day trip
- Budget$1,520
- Mid-range$3,230
- Luxury$8,110
14-day trip
- Budget$1,996
- Mid-range$4,390
- Luxury$11,222
Add ~15–25% if flying from the US. Add 20–40% during peak season.
Money-saving tips for France
- Paris Navigo Easy card (€2) + €2.15 T+ tickets beat single-fare buys.
- Boulangerie sandwich + pain au chocolat = €7 lunch in central Paris.
- TGV tickets 3 months out can be €25 Paris↔Marseille — set a SNCF alert.
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