iGotTripParis 4-Day Trip Budget Calculator
Paris rewards strategy over splurge: the Navigo Découverte pass cuts transit to a flat weekly fee, museum passes skip lines and pay off after three visits, and a fresh baguette plus a bench along the Seine is the cheapest luxury in Europe. Our 2026 preset reflects real Paris prices — premium, but plan-able.
Category Breakdown
Travel Style Comparison
€1,864
€932 per person
€3,289
€1,644 per person
€6,517
€3,259 per person
Sample 4-Day Itinerary & Daily Budget
- €1,915
Day 1: Arrival & Île de la Cité
- RER B from CDG/Orlyval
- Notre-Dame exterior
- Seine evening stroll
✈️ Flight €1,472🏨 Accommodation €138🍱 Food €128🚃 Transport €36🎫 Activities €31☕ Cafe €36💰 Buffer €74 - €504
Day 2: Louvre & Marais
- Louvre (reserve a slot)
- Le Marais boutiques
- Place des Vosges
🏨 Accommodation €138🍱 Food €128🚃 Transport €36🎫 Activities €92☕ Cafe €36💰 Buffer €74 - €504
Day 3: Eiffel Tower & museums
- Eiffel Tower (Champ de Mars)
- Musée d'Orsay
- Trocadéro sunset
🏨 Accommodation €138🍱 Food €128🚃 Transport €36🎫 Activities €92☕ Cafe €36💰 Buffer €74 - €367
Day 4: Montmartre or Versailles
- Sacré-Cœur & Place du Tertre
- Versailles day trip (RER C)
- Canal Saint-Martin evening
🍱 Food €131🚃 Transport €39🎫 Activities €80☕ Cafe €39💰 Buffer €77
Paris Budget FAQ
Is this budget accurate?
It's a reference estimate based on typical category prices by travel style. Actual costs vary with season, exchange rate, and personal habits. Use it as a starting point and edit any line.
How is the budget calculated?
We multiply per-night accommodation by (days - 1), per-day categories by total days, and flight by travelers. A buffer percentage is added as a separate category.
Are flights included?
Yes — a preset round-trip flight per person is included. You can edit the amount to match your actual booking.
Is my data stored when I share?
No server storage. The budget is encoded into the URL hash. Anyone with the link sees the same numbers. Don't enter personal information.
Can I export to Excel?
Yes. Click the Excel button to download a .xlsx file with summary and category breakdown.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, the planner is mobile-first and works in any modern mobile browser.
Do I need to log in?
No login required. The tool runs entirely in your browser.
How much does a Paris trip cost?
A 5-day standard-style Paris trip for 2 runs about €3,744 total. Paris is a premium destination — accommodation and dining are the two biggest costs, so plan early to control them.
Is the Paris Museum Pass worth it?
The 2-day pass (€70) pays off after 4-5 monuments and lets you skip ticket lines at the Louvre, Orsay, and Versailles. Buy it if you're museum-heavy; skip it for a relaxed 1-museum-per-day pace.
What's the cheapest transit option in Paris?
The Navigo Découverte weekly pass (€30 plus €5 card) covers all zones including CDG and Versailles if your week aligns Mon-Sun. Otherwise a carnet of 10 t+ tickets is the per-ride value play.
Is Paris expensive for food?
It can be, but a fresh baguette (€1.30) and cheese from a fromagerie is a classic cheap lunch. Bouillon restaurants (Bouillon Chartier, Bouillon Pigalle) serve full traditional meals for €10-15. Avoid menus in tourist squares — walk two streets away.