Travel Budget: How Much to Plan per Day in 33 Destinations (2026)

How much should you budget per day for a trip? The answer varies hugely by destination: a day in Marrakech or Prague costs two to three times less than in Paris, London or New York. Here are indicative daily budgets for 33 destinations in 2026, excluding accommodation and flights, grouped into three levels, followed by accommodation costs and our tips for traveling comfortably without nasty surprises. All these figures come from our city guides, checked and updated.

How to read these budgets?

The amounts are a daily budget per person for activities, meals and local transport, excluding accommodation and flights. They reflect a comfortable trip: two restaurant meals, one or two paid visits and public transport. They are indicative prices: they vary with the season, your pace and your interests.

The most affordable destinations: €30-100 per day

Chefchaouen: €30-45. Bangkok: €35-50. Marrakech: €40-60. Istanbul: €60-80. Prague: €60-80. Porto: €70-90. Pisa: €70-90. Lisbon: €70-95. Rio de Janeiro: €70-100. In these cities you eat very well at gentle prices, and beautiful hotels remain within reach: this is where "accessible luxury" really makes sense.

Mid-range destinations: €80-130 per day

Marseille, Toulouse and Valencia: €80-100. Seville, Mont Saint-Michel and Puglia: €80-110. Berlin: €90-110. Barcelona, Madrid, Dubrovnik, the Azores and Tokyo: €90-120. Athens: €100-120. Rome and Florence: €100-130. This covers most major cities of southern Europe: a reasonable budget, provided you book major sights in advance to avoid pricier skip-the-line tickets.

Premium destinations: €110-200 per day

Milan and Santorini: €110-140. Venice and the Amalfi Coast: €120-150. Positano, London, Paris and Dubai: €130-160. New York: €150-200. Here, meals and visits cost more, especially in high season. To stay in control, favor lunch over dinner at restaurants, and group paid visits under a pass when one exists.

How much does accommodation cost?

It is often 35-50% of the total budget. For a double room in a well-located hotel, allow about €70-160 per night in Marrakech (in a riad), €80-150 in Porto or Prague, €100-180 in Rome, Lisbon or Barcelona, and €130-250 in Paris, London or New York. On islands like Santorini, a caldera view can exceed €300 in summer. Choosing the right district also saves money: a central hotel avoids taxis and long journeys.

Example: total budget for 3 days for two

For a couple, 3 days all in, excluding flights, come to about: • €500-980 in Marrakech; • €700-1,050 in Rome; • €830-1,370 in Paris. The day-by-day breakdown, with 2026 ticket prices, is in our city guides. With NavorAI, this budget is calculated automatically for your own trip.

Our tips for keeping your travel budget under control

Travel in May-June or September-October: accommodation prices drop sharply compared with summer. Book major sights online, often cheaper and queue-free. Eat the lunchtime set menu, much cheaper than dinner. Use day transport passes when they pay off. And keep a 10% margin for the unexpected: a taxi, a last-minute excursion or an exceptional dinner.

How NavorAI calculates your budget

Every NavorAI itinerary includes a budget estimate tailored to your destination, trip length, travel style and number of travelers, with amounts shown in your currency. You can see before you leave what your trip will really cost, day by day, and adjust the plan to suit you.