Real daily costs by destination and travel style. Accommodation, food, transport and activities broken down honestly so you can plan without surprises.
How to use this calculator
Select your destination and travel style, enter your trip length and group size, and see a complete daily cost breakdown with destination-specific money-saving tips.
Calculate your daily travel budget
Select your destination and travel style for realistic daily costs
Estimated daily spend per person
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Accommodation (per person)
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Food and drink
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Local transport
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Activities and tours
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Total trip cost (excluding flights)
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Total group
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With 15% buffer
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Find accommodation within your budget
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Budget per person for food, transport and activities, since these costs scale directly with the number of people. Budget per room for accommodation, since a double room typically costs only slightly more than a single, meaning couples pay considerably less per person on accommodation than solo travellers.
How much spending money should I take?
Use this calculator to estimate your daily spend, multiply by your number of days, then add 15 to 20 percent as a contingency. This covers unexpected costs, price rises, tips and impulse decisions. It is better to return home with money than to run short while abroad.
Why are some destinations so much cheaper than others?
Daily costs reflect the local cost of living rather than any particular quality. Southeast Asia costs a fraction of Western Europe because wages, rents and food production costs are all lower. A mid-range hotel in Bangkok genuinely costs less to run than a basic guesthouse in central London. This is why the same travel style yields wildly different daily spend figures across regions.