How much does a trip to Paris cost per day?

Per person per day on the ground, plan roughly 152–169 US dollars on a budget style, 232–276 at a mid-range style and 398–461 at a luxury style. Flights are not included.

What does a 5-day trip to Paris cost for two people?

Excluding flights, a 5-day trip to Paris for two people at a mid-range style in March works out at roughly 2,250–2,650 US dollars in total, covering stay, food, activities, local transport and extras.

When is Paris cheapest to visit?

These estimates do not identify a meaningfully cheaper month. Under the stated assumptions, the on-the-ground planning range for 5 days for two is 2,250–2,650 US dollars. Actual prices can vary by travel date; check current prices before booking.

Are flights to Paris included in these costs?

No. Airfare depends on where you fly from, so these figures cover on-the-ground costs only. Use the trip cost calculator to add flights from your own country.

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Paris is at its best for nightlife, food, culture. Typically strongest from April through June, and again from September and October.

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Who this fits

Paris scores highest with us on cities, culture, food, nightlife. It suits solo travellers, couples, groups of friends best.

It is a weaker choice if you are mainly after beach, adventure.

Trip length5–6 days
Mid-range, per day⁨$231.54–$270.91 pp⁩
Getting aroundStraightforward

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When to go

Typically strongest from April through June, and again from September and October.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Paris is April to June, based on recorded month-by-month travel suitability. January, February and November are the weakest months to plan around.

The highest seasonal price levels in our model fall in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December. Compare the month-by-month conditions and pricing below before choosing dates.

See the month-by-month guide for Paris →

Sensible trip length

Plan at least 4 days; ideal 5–6 days.

Route shape

Seine and Île de la Cité → Louvre → Latin Quarter → Orsay evening opening → Montmartre

What the cost example is based on

A dated sample: 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-08 (6 nights, 7 calendar days) for two adults sharing one room. Paris city with arrival at Charles de Gaulle; Versailles and outer-city outlets are excluded.

Cost detail: the dated sample and its ground-cost tiers

Tiers describe the hotel and meal style that was sampled, not a price ladder; sampled tiers can overlap.

The dated scenarios (6)

PAR-budget-A — 1,854.96 EUR · ibis Styles Paris Opéra Lafayette — Standard large bed,12m²
PAR-budget-B — 2,002.96 EUR · ibis Styles Paris Opéra Lafayette — Standard large bed,12m²
PAR-mid_range-A — 2,828.6 EUR · Novotel Paris Les Halles — Executive king,25m²
PAR-mid_range-B — 3,309.6 EUR · Novotel Paris Les Halles — Executive king,25m²
PAR-luxury-A — 4,866.2 EUR · Sofitel Paris le Faubourg — Superior queen,20m²
PAR-luxury-B — 5,571.8 EUR · Sofitel Paris le Faubourg — Superior queen,20m²

Worth knowing (4)

Dated two-adult shared-room planning examples, not guaranteed quotes or annual averages.
Restaurant seasonality, pass validity, museum eligibility and room size matter.
Family and group prices require recalculation.
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What these estimates cover

This is a dated editorial estimate from published prices on the stated dates, not live availability and not a quote.
It covers ground spending for seven calendar days and six nights for two adults sharing one room, and excludes international airfare.
It is a sample of one stay, not an annual average and not a cheapest-possible figure.
Prices, taxes, opening hours and transport fares change after the checked date.

Daily cost bands (per person)

Budget: $151.84–$163.96
Mid-range: $231.54–$270.91
Luxury: $398.33–$456.09

How much does a trip to Paris cost?

These figures cover being there — stay, food, activities, local transport and extras. Flights depend on where you fly from, so they are handled separately.

Daily cost per person, on the ground

Model estimate for the trip assumptions shown here; separate from the dated research sample.

Budget⁨$152–$169⁩
Mid-range⁨$232–$276⁩
Luxury⁨$398–$461⁩

Worked example: 5 days for two people

⁨$2,250–$2,650⁩

About 2,250–2,650 US dollars in total, flights excluded.

Assumes 5 days, two people sharing one room, a mid-range travel style, and travel in March (Seasonal price level: Shoulder pricing). Change any of these in the calculator.

When it costs least

These estimates do not identify a meaningfully cheaper month for Paris, so the month you choose changes the modelled total very little. Actual prices can still vary by travel date.

What about flights?

Airfare to Paris depends entirely on where you depart from, so no honest single number exists for it here. Add your country in the calculator to get a personalised total including flights.

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Common questions about Paris costs

How much does a trip to Paris cost per day?: Per person per day on the ground, plan roughly 152–169 US dollars on a budget style, 232–276 at a mid-range style and 398–461 at a luxury style. Flights are not included.
What does a 5-day trip to Paris cost for two people?: Excluding flights, a 5-day trip to Paris for two people at a mid-range style in March works out at roughly 2,250–2,650 US dollars in total, covering stay, food, activities, local transport and extras.
When is Paris cheapest to visit?: These estimates do not identify a meaningfully cheaper month. Under the stated assumptions, the on-the-ground planning range for 5 days for two is 2,250–2,650 US dollars. Actual prices can vary by travel date; check current prices before booking.
Are flights to Paris included in these costs?: No. Airfare depends on where you fly from, so these figures cover on-the-ground costs only. Use the trip cost calculator to add flights from your own country.

What it is strongest for

Paris rates highest for cities, culture, food, nightlife, romance in our dataset.

Cities
Culture
Food
Nightlife
Romance

Where it is a weaker fit

Rated low for beach, adventure. If those are your priorities, other destinations will fit better.

Good to know

Estimated travel costs based on typical travel expenses. Actual costs vary by dates, availability and booking choices.

Who it tends to suit

Recorded as a strong fit for solo travellers, couples, groups of friends.

Planning context

At the mid-range band, 5 days on the ground work out around $1,150–$1,350 per person. That is an estimate for day-to-day spending only — flights, insurance and seasonal price pressure are added in your personal result.

Getting around is straightforward: short hops and simple connections.