Travel Budget Calculator
Total trip cost and daily spend.
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Results
- Total trip cost
- $4,740.00
- Per person
- $2,370.00
- Per person per day
- $237.00
- Flights
- $1,240.00
- Accommodation
- $1,400.00
- Food and activities
- $1,800.00
| Category | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | $1,240.00 | 26% |
| Stay | $1,400.00 | 30% |
| Food | $1,100.00 | 23% |
| Activities | $700.00 | 15% |
| Other | $300.00 | 6% |
Quick answer
Budget trips typically run on accommodation plus 1.5× that in daily spending; the total is easiest to control per person per day.
How to use the Travel Budget Calculator
- 1Enter the number of travellers and days.
- 2Add flight and nightly accommodation costs.
- 3Estimate daily food and activity spending.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Travellers2
- Days10
- Flights per person620 $
- Accommodation per night140 $
- Food per person per day55 $
- Activities per person per day35 $
- Other costs300 $
Results
- Total trip cost$4,740.00
- Per person$2,370.00
- Per person per day$237.00
- Flights$1,240.00
- Accommodation$1,400.00
- Food and activities$1,800.00
Frequently asked questions
How much should I add as a buffer?
10–15% of the total. Currency swings, taxis and one memorable splurge always appear.
What's a realistic daily budget?
Southeast Asia $40–70, Southern Europe $90–150, Western Europe and Japan $150–250 per person per day.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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