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How much does a trip to Paris cost in 2026?

Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Travel Finance Editor
Last updated: 2026-05-27
Quick answer
A 7-day mid-range trip to Paris costs approximately $2,135 per person, including accommodation, food, transport, and activities. Flights from the US add roughly $750 (use the estimator to see costs from other countries).

Paris sits in a price band where mid-range travelers typically spend around $305 per day on the ground — about $2,135 for a full week before flights. Backpackers on a tight budget can get by on roughly $125 a day staying in hostels and eating at local spots, while luxury travelers booking 4–5 star hotels and fine dining should plan for closer to $760 per day.

International flights from a major US hub to Paris run roughly $750 round-trip in economy class, though shoulder-season and advance-purchase fares can land well below that. The estimator below adds flights, accommodation, food, local transport, and activities into a single number you can save and track during the trip — and lets you pick your own departing country.

Daily cost breakdown by travel style

Budget
$125/day
Hostels, street food, public transit
🏨 Accommodation$60
🍽️ Food$35
🚗 Local transport$10
🎫 Activities$20
7 days: $875 per person
Mid-range
$305/day
3-star hotels, restaurant meals
🏨 Accommodation$180
🍽️ Food$70
🚗 Local transport$15
🎫 Activities$40
7 days: $2,135 per person
Luxury
$760/day
4–5 star, fine dining, private transport
🏨 Accommodation$450
🍽️ Food$180
🚗 Local transport$30
🎫 Activities$100
7 days: $5,320 per person

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Paris budget FAQ

What's the daily food cost in Paris?

For mid-range travelers eating a mix of restaurant meals and casual local spots, expect around $70 per person per day for food and drinks in Paris in 2026. Budget travelers eating street food and self-catering breakfast can hold it to $35 a day, while fine dining and hotel restaurants push the daily food spend to $180 or more.

Is Paris expensive for tourists?

Paris runs about $305 per person per day for mid-range travel covering accommodation, food, local transport, and activities. That puts it on the expensive end compared to other popular destinations. A full week at the mid-range tier comes to roughly $2,135 per person before flights. Budget travelers can do it for around $125 a day; luxury travelers should plan for $760+ daily.

How many days do you need in Paris?

Paris is expensive on a per-day basis, so 3–5 days is the sweet spot for most travelers. Beyond a week, the daily cost compounds quickly. If you have more time, consider pairing it with a cheaper neighboring destination to balance the overall budget.

What's the best time to visit Paris for budget travel?

April–May and September–October offer the best balance of weather, lower hotel prices, and fewer crowds.