Trip Budget Calculator
Add up accommodation, food, transport and activities to get your total trip budget, the cost per person and per day.
TravelResult
Total budget
$2,442
- Per person
- $1,221
- Average per day
- $348.86
- Accommodation
- $600
- Food
- $630
- Local transport
- $140
- Activities
- $350
- Fixed costs
- $500
- Buffer for surprises
- $222
How is it calculated?
Enter the number of days and people, the nightly accommodation, the daily food, transport and activity spend per person, and fixed costs such as tickets. The tool adds the buffer you choose for surprises and gives the total budget.
Formula
Accommodation = Per night × (Days − 1) Daily costs = (Food + Transport + Activities) × People × Days Subtotal = Accommodation + Daily costs + Fixed costs Total = Subtotal × (1 + Buffer%)
Example
Number of days: 7 · Number of people: 2 · Accommodation per night (whole group): $100 · Food (per person, per day): $45 · Local transport (per person, per day): $10 · Sightseeing and activities (per person, per day): $25 · Fixed costs (total): $500 · Buffer for surprises: 10% → Total budget: $2,442
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Frequently asked questions
How big a buffer should I add for surprises?
10% is usually enough for a familiar destination nearby. For trips abroad, long journeys and currency swings, 15–20% is safer.
Why is accommodation multiplied by days − 1?
A seven-day holiday means six nights. The day count includes the days you travel there and back, while food and activities are counted for every day.
How is the cost per person found?
The total budget is divided by the number of people. Since accommodation and fixed costs are entered for the whole group, this assumes an equal split.