Paris trip cost and budget guide
Museums, cafés and riverside walks in the City of Light. Here’s what a trip to Paris typically costs, when to go, where to stay and how to plan your days.
How much a trip to Paris costs
Daily costs depend most on how you travel. On a budget, expect around $76–$135 per person a day; in comfort, $165–$298; and in luxury, $450–$900 (two people sharing a room, before getting there).
| Typical cost | Budget | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotelper room per night | $70–$120 | $160–$280 | $450–$900 |
| Foodper person per day | $20–$35 | $45–$80 | $110–$220 |
| Local transportper person per day | $6–$10 | $10–$18 | $35–$70 |
| Activitiesper person per day | $15–$30 | $30–$60 | $80–$160 |
A sample trip: 2 adults, 5 days and 4 nights
- Budget: $690–$1,230 in total, about $345–$615 per person.
- Comfort: $1,490–$2,700 in total, about $745–$1,350 per person.
- Luxury: $4,050–$8,100 in total, about $2,025–$4,050 per person.
Hotel prices are about 15% higher in peak season and 10% lower in the low season. Amounts are in US dollars and don’t include getting there, visas or insurance. They’re TravelWise planning estimates, last checked 12 October 2026, not quotes: check prices before you book.
Best time to visit Paris
April to June and September to October, mild and less crowded.
| Month | Season | Temperature | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Low | 3–7°C | some rain |
| February | Low | 3–9°C | some rain |
| March | Shoulder | 5–13°C | some rain |
| April | Shoulder | 7–16°C | some rain |
| May | Peak | 11–20°C | some rain |
| June | Peak | 14–23°C | some rain |
| July | Peak | 16–25°C | mostly dry |
| August | Peak | 16–25°C | mostly dry |
| September | Shoulder | 13–21°C | mostly dry |
| October | Shoulder | 10–16°C | some rain |
| November | Low | 6–11°C | some rain |
| December | Shoulder | 3–8°C | some rain |
Where to stay in Paris
- Budget: Budget hotel or hostel, around Montmartre or Canal Saint-Martin ($70–$120 a night).
- Comfort: 3★ boutique hotel, around Le Marais or Saint-Germain ($160–$280 a night).
- Luxury: Palace hotel, around 8th arrondissement or Place Vendôme ($450–$900 a night).
A sample Paris itinerary
After an arrival day, here’s how you could spend your time:
- Day 2: Icons
- Eiffel Tower
- Trocadéro views
- Seine cruise at dusk
- Day 3: Art day
- Louvre highlights
- Tuileries Garden
- Musée d'Orsay
- Day 4: Le Marais & islands
- Place des Vosges
- Notre-Dame from outside
- Île Saint-Louis ice cream
- Day 5: Montmartre
- Sacré-Cœur
- Place du Tertre artists
- Wine bar in Pigalle
Money, apps and practical tips
- Currency: EUR. Plan on about $10–$25 in cash per person a day. Cards are accepted almost everywhere; a few euros help at markets and bakeries.
- Emergency: 112 · Police 17 · Ambulance 15
- Plugs: Types C & E · 230 V
- Tipping: Service is included; round up for good service
- Transit: Bonjour RATP, Citymapper. Official metro app and journey planning
- Rides: Uber, G7. G7 books licensed taxis
- Food delivery: Uber Eats, Deliveroo
Entry and visas
- Schengen rules: visa-free visitors can stay 90 days in any 180. Check whether ETIAS pre-registration applies when you travel.
- Valid at least 3 months beyond your departure from the Schengen area, and issued within the last 10 years.
Entry rules change and depend on your passport: always confirm them with official government sources before you travel.
Plan your Paris trip
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