How Much Does a Trip to Paris Cost?

A day in Paris, France costs about $90 backpacking, $250 mid-range, or $685 in comfort — so a 7-day mid-range trip runs about $1,750 on the ground, before flights.

A mid-range day breaks down as $120 bed, $60 food and drink, $15 local transport, $35 sights and $20 miscellaneous. Prices in EUR (€1 ≈ $1.09).

Estimated 2026 averages in USD for one traveler. Costs move with season, neighbourhood and exchange rate — planning figures, not quotes.

$90/day budget$250/day mid-range$685/day luxury$1,750 per mid-range week

What a day in Paris costs, by travel style

Per day, USDBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
Accommodation$30$120$350
Food & Drink$25$60$180
Local Transport$10$15$30
Sights & Activities$15$35$80
Misc / Coffee / Tips$10$20$45
Total per day$90$250$685
7 days on the ground$630$1,750$4,795

Money tips for Paris

  • Supermarket lunch + baguette = $6
  • Musée d'Orsay / Pompidou free first Sunday of month
  • Navigo Découverte weekly transit pass is great value

Best for: Romance, art, first-time Europe · Western Europe · local currency EUR (€1 ≈ $1.09)

Estimated 2026 averages in USD for one traveler and excluding flights. Budget assumes a hostel dorm and street food; luxury assumes a 4-star hotel and sit-down restaurants. Real spend varies with season, neighbourhood and exchange rate — check current prices before you book.

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€1 ≈ $1.09

$250

per day (Mid-range)

7-day trip total
$1,750
Accommodation
$120/day
Food & Drink
$60/day
Local Transport
$15/day
Sights & Activities
$35/day
Misc / Coffee / Tips
$20/day

All Budget Tiers in Paris

Cost note: All figures are estimated 2026 daily averages in USD for a solo traveler. Exchange rates fluctuate. Costs vary significantly by neighbourhood, season, and personal spending habits. Budget figures assume hostel dorms and street food; luxury assumes 4-star hotels and sit-down restaurants.

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