Travel Budget Calculator
Plan a trip budget across transport, accommodation, food and activities, per person and per day.
About the Travel Budget Calculator
Enter the number of travellers and days, then the cost of getting there, accommodation per night, food per person per day, local transport per day, activities and a buffer. The calculator gives the total, the cost per person and per day, and a breakdown.
List the big fixed costs (getting there, accommodation) and the daily ones (food, local transport). A 10–15% buffer covers tips, souvenirs and surprises.
The formula
Total = (transport + nights × room + days × (food × people + local)) × (1 + buffer)
Worked example
2 people, 7 days: flights 1,200, room 150 a night, food 50 each a day, local 20 a day, activities 300
- 1,200 + 6 nights × 150 + 7 × (2 × 50 + 20) + 300 = 3,240
- Plus a 10% buffer: 3,564
- = 1,782 per person, 509 a day
Things to keep in mind
- Check card foreign-transaction fees and exchange rates, and keep some local cash.
Questions people ask
How do I cut costs?
Travel off-season, book early and choose places with kitchens.
Do I need travel insurance?
It's wise for medical cover abroad and expensive non-refundable trips.
Why one fewer night than days?
A 7-day trip usually has 6 nights; adjust the days if you arrive late or leave early.